BIRTHS

Paul and Melissa "Liza" (Jordan) Gropper, Brainerd, a girl, Emma Jo, 7 pounds, 15 ounces, May 10, 2004. Grandparents are Melissa F. Courier, Aitkin, Arnold Jordan, Aitkin, Phyllis Tollefson, Leanord, and the late Paul Carl Gropper Sr.

Scott and Katrina (Janson) Reeves, Brainerd, a girl, Bailey Ann, 6 pounds, 11 ounces, May 13, 2004.

Anita Gendron and Jethro Hanson, Brainerd, twin boys, Ethan John Hanson, 4 pounds, 11 ounces, and Elijah Scott Hanson, 5 pounds, 1 ounce, May 14, 2004. Grandparents are Brad Hanson, Brainerd, Jean Volkmuth, Baxter, and Mark and Vonda Gendron, Pillager.

Eric and Annette Klang, Brainerd, a boy, Jedidiah Justus, 9 pounds, 14 ounces, May 14, 2004. Grandparents are Ernie and Delores Klang, Duluth, and Wally and Millie Schimming, Princeton.

Michael and Priscilla (Blomquist) Toews, Brainerd, a boy, Dylan Alan, 4 pounds, 13 ounces, May 14, 2004. Grandparents are Barry and Shirley Toews, Brainerd, and Michelle and Alan Blomquist, Onamia.

Kevin and Stephanie (Slygh) Bergum, Deerwood, a girl, Kelly Mae, 8 pounds, 5 ounces, May 14, 2004. Grandparents are Steve and Debbie Slygh, Kelsey, Donna Bergum, Superior, Wis., Michael Dulinski, Duluth, and Scott and Kathy Bergum, Duluth.

Seth and Andrene (Peterson) Robinson, Baxter, a boy, Kadyn Gregg, 7 pounds, 2 ounces, May 14, 2004. Grandparents are Gary and Janice Peterson, Baxter, and Dale and Mavis Robinson, Motley.

Rockwell and Cathleen (Reardon) Wells, Baxter, a girl, Laura Elizabeth, 7 pounds, 14 ounces, May 14, 2004. Grandparents are Francis and Mary Reardon, Lake City, and Marion Wells, Guthrie, and the late George Wells.

Andrew and Michelle (Eliseuson) Skinner, Brainerd, a girl, Ella Marais, 7 pounds, 10 ounces, May 17, 2004. Grandparents are Byron and Judy Eliseuson, Brainerd, Charles and Donna Bartels, Brainerd, and Harlan and Margaret Skinner, Pine River.

Andrew and Kristy (Radunz) Schubert, Brainerd, a girl, Hannah Marie, 7 pounds, 10 ounces, May 17, 2004. Grandparents are Dave and Bev Schubert, Brainerd, Diane Radunz, Brainerd, Mildred Radunz, Raymond, and Ervin and Louise Schubert, Brainerd.

Shannon Engholm, Deerwood, a girl, Courtney Rae, 5 pounds, 14 ounces, May 17, 2004. Grandparents are Calvin and Carolyn Engholm, Merrifield.

Nicole Fladebo and David Theien, Brainerd, a boy, Zackery Thomas Theien, 7 pounds, 13 ounces, May 17, 2004. Grandparents are Randy and Vicki Fladebo, Brainerd, Barb Theien, Brainerd, Thomas Erickson, Nisswa, and the late Laura Fladebo. Great-grandparents are Don and Nancy Samuelson, Brainerd, Helen and Dewey Fladebo, Isle, Fred Martinson, Fairbanks, Alaska, and the late Mildred Martinson, Brainerd.

Leah Raymond and William Winkelman, Pillager, a boy, Nickolas Ryan Winkelman, 7 pounds, May 18, 2004. Grandparents are William F. Winkelman, Hillman, Alice Winkelman, Hillman, Bruce Raymond, Sun City, Ariz., Sue Westergard, Sun City, Ariz., and Sherry Raymond, Osseo.

Nicole Lind, Baxter, a girl, Madison LueRay, 5 pounds, 3 ounces, May 18, 2004. Grandparents are Kelly and Jon Lind and Liz Bailey.

Patrick and Kimberly (Tschida) Roscoe, Brainerd, a boy, Torsten David, 7 pounds, 13 ounces, May 18, 2004. Grandparents are James and Bernadette Tschida and Norman and Beverly Roscoe.

Andrew and Estelle (Harmening) Paulson, Nisswa, a boy, Ethan Scott, 7 pounds, 10 ounces, May 19, 2004.

Andy and Melissa (Wittstruck) Ziegler, Milaca, a girl, Alexis Kay, 7 pounds, 13 ounces, May 21, 2004. Grandparents are Ann Ziegler, Milaca, and Arnold Wittstruck, Milaca.

Joseph and Julie (Junker) Kroll, Baxter, a girl, Kasia Ann, 6 pounds, 9 ounces, May 21, 2004. Grandparents are Lawrence and Louise Kroll, Coon Rapids, and James and Kathleen Junker, Andover.

Heather Hagerty and Garrett Anderson, Pine River, a boy, Jaden David Anderson, 5 pounds, 5 ounces, May 24, 2004.

Courtney and Lisa (Brick) Koepf, Brainerd, a girl, Ava Kathryn, 8 pounds, 4 ounces, May 24, 2004. Grandparents are Michael Brick, Brainerd, and Venetia Marsh, Waco, Texas.

Dennis and Jane (Olson) Blosberg, Crosslake, a girl, Paige Elizabeth, 8 pounds, 8 ounces, May 26, 2004. Grandparents are Dale and Jean Blosberg, Crosslake, and Gary and Mary Olson, Brainerd.

Chad and Naomi (Thomas) Backstrom, Deerwood, a boy, Jonathan Nels, 6 pounds, 15 ounces, May 27, 2004. Grandparents are Vernon and Diana Backstrom, Aitkin, and Harvey and Judy Thomas, Aitkin. Great-grandparents are Irene and Roy Backstrom, Aitkin, Lori and Al Scheeler, Dolan Springs, Ariz., and Fran and Blaine Thomas, Deerwood.

Lakewood Health System-Staples

Kara Davick and Adam Pesta, Long Prairie, a girl, Kenna Grace, 7 pounds, 13.5 ounces, May 13, 2004.

Nichole Schultz and Zachary Ziegler, Staples, a girl, Natalie Amara, 5 pounds, 14.25 ounces, May 14, 2004.

Tia Plevney and Jess Knosalla, Staples, a girl, Allison Faith, 9 pounds, 3 ounces, May 16, 2004.

Amy and Michael Verlennich, Staples, a boy, Jediah Daniel, 7 pounds, 10 ounces, May 19, 2004.

Kimberley and Dale Wells, Motley, a boy, Dalton Rex, 7 pounds, 3 ounces, May 21, 2004.

Tammy and Kevin Lupkes, Wadena, a girl, Kaylin Brooke, 7 pounds, 4 ounces, May 23, 2004.

Sarah Zellgert and Tony Zetah, Motley, a boy, Tristan Francis, 8 pounds, 13 ounces, May 26, 2004.

Savanna Flansburg and Jerome Spencer, Browerville, a boy, Stephen Nayti, 9 pounds, May 26, 2004.

Out-of-town

Chris and Anna Rollins, Chaska, a boy, David Christopher, 9 pounds, 1 ounce, May 3, 2004. Grandparaents are Nancy and Lee Aimers, Walker, Mike and Carol Rollins, Pine River, and Kerry and Mary Pylka, Brainerd.

Jack and Sarah (Hirvela) Hartfiel, St. Peter, a girl, Mallory Jo, 7 pounds, 10 ounces, May 19, 2004. Grandparents are Dick and Dona Hartfiel, Anoka, and Jim and Sue Hirvela, Baxter. Great-grandmother is Janice Person, Baxter.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center-Crosby

Jake and Autumn (Nelson) Heppner, Baxter, a boy, Nathanael Joel, 7 pounds, 10 ounces, May 8, 2004. Grandparents are Darlene Nelson, Brainerd, Joe and Brenda Roff, Brainerd, and John and Daneda Heppner, Nebraska. Great-grandparents are Marie Dempsie, Florida, Bill and Bette Eknes, Moose Lake, Dan Neufeld, Kansas, and Ann Heppner, Warroad.

Sarah and Johnnie (Gildart) Nelson, Brainerd, a girl, Aubrey Mae, 7 pounds, 15 ounces, May 11, 2004. Grandparents are Danny and Elizabeth Benjamin, Brainerd, Wilbert and Diane Gildart, Brainerd, and John and Chris Nelson, Aitkin. Great-grandparents are Mae Frisch, Brainerd, and Jessie and Bernie Latterel.

Eric and Pascha Wallin, Brainerd, a boy, Benjamin Jay, 7 pounds, .5 ounces, May 13, 2004. Grandparents are Joseph and Paula Wallin, Pequot Lakes, and Jay and Heidi Kook, Beaufort, S.C. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Oscar E. Wallin, Pequot Lakes, and Donald and Irva Johnson, Ideal Corners.

Craig and Carrie Chiodi, Breezy Point, a boy, Hank Andrew, 9 pounds, 13 ounces, May 20, 2004. Grandparents are Kathleen and Ron Chiodi, and Sonja and Dennis Pederson, all of Duluth. Great-grandmother is Mrs. Gladys Groshel, Chisholm.

Chad Lund and Jenny Berg, Pine River, a boy, Zackariah Jonathon Leonard Lund, 7 pounds, May 27, 2004. Grandparents are Jon Berg, Pine River, and Lonnie Olson, Brainerd. Great-grandparents are Marjorie Berg, Brainerd, Lorraine Sandoz, Pine River, and Leonard Olson, Thief River Falls.