Births
Published 9:00 am Sunday, July 13, 2014
Brextyn Alexander Flatness
Thomas Jr. and Megan Flatness of Glenville announce the birth of a son, Brextyn Alexander Flatness. Brextyn was born May 14, 2014, in Albert Lea. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21 inches. He joins 3-year-old sister, Akaylah. Grandparents are Bill and Pat Avery of Glenville and Tom Sr. and Debbie Flatness of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Audrey Mehus of Glenville, Doris Avery of Albert Lea, Marvin and Shirley Bratrud of Kensett, Iowa, and Kenny and Arlene Flatness of Albert Lea.
Kari Jean Hebblewhite
Katie and Chris Hebblewhite of Albert Lea announces the birth of a daughter, Kari Jean Hebblewhite. Kari was born May 28, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System of Albert Lea. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches. Grandparents are Steve and Kim Zenk of Albert Lea and Bob and Lorraine Hebblewhite of Plover, Wis. Great-grandparents are Irv and Mary Zenk of Albert Lea and Kent and Betty Smeby of rural Austin. Great-great-grandmother is Norma Smeby of Albert Lea.
Claire Maxine Wangen
Matt and Gretchen Wangen announce the birth of a daughter, Claire Maxine Wangen. Claire was born June 20, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System of Albert Lea. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches. Grandparents are Ceny Steven of Alden, Jeff Quam of Albert Lea and Marlowe and Cobi Wangen of Hayward.
Savannah Ruth Johnson
Jeremiah and Katie Johnson of North Liberty, Iowa, announce the birth of a daughter, Savannah Ruth Johnson. Savannah was born July 1, 2014, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches. She joins brother, Elias Jon. Grandparents are Daniel and Bonnie Nelson of Mason City and Steve and Sandi Johnson of Albert Lea. Great-grandmother is Carrie Bunger of Mason City.
Dylan Lucas Matejka
Ryan Matejka and Brooke Demmer of Owatonna announce the birth of a son, Dylan Lucas Matejka. Dylan was born June 4, 2014, at Owatonna Hospital. He weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches. He joins sibling, Jackson. Grandparents are Jerry and Julie Demmer of Clarks Grove and Allen and Suzie Matejka of Hampton. Great-grandparents are Norma Demmer of Albert Lea, Doris Olson of Wells, Tillie Matejka of Sherburn and Roman and Terry Karwowski of Boynton Beach, Fla.