Ryver Hartman 

Ian and Emily Hartman of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Ryver Hartman. Ryver was born Sept. 29, 2015, at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches. She joins sister Arrya.

Grandparents are Steven and Lorraine Hacker of Albert Lea and the late Aileen Hartman of Howe, Indiana. Great-grandparents are Ray and Marlys Hacker of Emmons.

 

Jace Alixander O’Connor

Patrick and Cassie O’Connor of Austin announce the birth of a son, Jace Alixander O’Connor. Jace was born Oct. 2, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 1/2 inches. Jace joins siblings Micah, Zackariah, Kaidyn and Emmerson.

Grandparents are Mike and Kristie Erlandson of Alden, Lori and the late Ronald Mach and Elaine Mach. Great-grandparents are George and Arlys Jensen, the late Herman and Doris Erlandson, Mary Alice O’Connor and Rose Marie Mach.