Andrew Heiko Boekelman

Brandon and Katie Boekelman of Kirkland, Washington, announce the birth of a son, Andrew Heiko Boekelman. Andrew was born Oct. 11, 2016, at Washington University Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 17 inches.

Grandparents are Charles and Megan McCaffery of Chicago and                        Ron and Sandi Boekelman of Albert Lea.

Alex Baas

Chris and Jernelle Baas of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Alex Baas. Alex was born Sept. 7, 2016, at Owatonna Allina Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches.

Grandparents are Tom and Debbie Baas and Larry and Rhonda Burgess.

Great-grandparents are Harris and Donna Goplen, Eugene Warke, Gwen Baas, and Don and Kathi Stoll.

Hayden Rose Neely

Joey Neely and Brianna Meyer of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Hayden Rose Neely. Hayden was born Oct. 31, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. She weighed 9 pounds and was 21 inches. She joins sibling Leora Neely.

Grandparents  are Dale and Danette Meyer and Bob and Candy Neely of Albert Lea.

Great-grandparent is Renata LeBarron of Albert Lea.

Eloise Grace Stenzel

Jacob and Marja Stenzel of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Eloise Grace Stenzel. Eloise was born Dec. 8, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches. She joins siblings Charlotte, Adelynn and Lillian.

Grandparents are Kevin and Cari Stenzel of Freeborn and Loren and Sue Janson of Duluth.

Great-grandparents are Al and JoAnn Stensrud of Albert Lea, Lois Stenzel of Wells, Anne Wierimaa of Duluth and Les Janson of Duluth.