Brayden Zachery Lewis
Christa Oester and Jeremy Lewis of Amboy are the parents of a son born at 11:35 a.m. Aug. 7, 2012, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Brayden Zachery Lewis weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.
He is welcomed by Gracelyn Lewis, 3, and Liam Thomas Oester, 11 months.
Maternal grandparents are Peggy Forristall of South Milwaukee, Wis., and Tom Oester of Amboy.
Paternal grandmother is the late Debbie Lewis.
Maternal great-grandparents are Linda Oester and Bill Oester, both of Amboy.
Paternal great-grandmother is Hope Wyatt of Dothan, Ala.
Nathaniel Robert Philhower
Melissa and Allen Philhower of Dixon are the parents of a son born at 3:14 a.m. July 19, 2012, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.
Nathaniel Robert Philhower weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length.
He is welcomed by Noah Philhower, 2.
Maternal grandparents are Charles Gann and Janet Gann, both of Oswego.
Paternal grandparents are Edwin Philhower and Nancy Philhower, both of Dixon.
Maternal great-grandmother is Mamie Gann of Williford, Ark.
Amelia Jayne Cook
Jordan Brady and Damien Cook of Dixon are the parents of a daughter born at 11:35 p.m. Aug. 1, 2012, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.
Amelia Jayne Cook weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces at birth and was 19.5 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Dianna and Robert Brady of Dixon.
Paternal grandparents are Julie and Dave Floray of Dixon.
Maternal great-grandmothers are Helen Weaver of Amboy and Sally Brady of Dixon.
Paternal great-grandparents are Sally and Paul Timmons of Rock Falls.
Brayden Michael Paul Chouinard
Laura Ramirez and Nathan Chouinard of Rock Falls are the parents of a son born at 11:48 a.m. Aug. 5, 2012, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Brayden Michael Paul Chouinard weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces at birth and was 21.5 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Manuel and Diane Ramirez of Sterling.
Paternal grandparents are Julie Chouinard of Rock Falls and David Chouinard of Cleveland.
Maternal great-grandparents are Joseph and Juanita Gonzalez, Manuel and Mary Ramirez and Ruth Ramirez, all of Sterling.
Paternal great-grandparents are Linda and Renée Chouinard and Mary Jane and Harold Vock, all of Sterling.
Tinley Ann Helms
Brooke and Jack Helms of Rock Falls are the parents of a daughter born at 10:51 p.m. Aug. 4, 2012, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Tinley Ann Helms weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Leigh-Ann Ebenezer and Donny Ebenezer, both of Rock Falls.
Paternal grandparents are Larry and Faye Helms of Rock Falls.
Maternal great-grandparents are Ann Taylor of Rock Falls and Don and Cherry Ebenezer of Dixon.
Paternal great-grandmother is Lavonne Helms of Rock Falls.
Andrew James Eakle
Kelci and Tony Eakle of Sterling are the parents of a son born at 4:33 p.m. Aug. 3, 2012, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Andrew James Eakle weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces at birth and was 23 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Jim Brotheridge and Bonnie Brotheridge, both of Sterling.
Paternal grandparents are Tom Eakle and Vicki Eakle, both of Morrison.
Maternal great-grandmother is Maxine Benters of Sterling.
Harper Kay Wagner
Leann and Sean Wagner of Dixon are the parents of a daughter born at 5:20 p.m. Aug. 1, 2012, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.
Harper Kay Wagner weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are the late Dan and Sandy Payne.
Paternal grandparents are Roger and Stephanie Wagner of Dixon.
Paternal great-grandparents are Gary and Nancy Parke and Donna Bryson, all of Polo.