Birth Announcements

Weston John Ruppert Brent and Erin Ruppert of Curtis, Neb., announce the birth of their son, Weston John Ruppert, born Aug. 30, 2019, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Neb. He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20 inches long. He has two sisters, Brekyn, 5, and Bryer, 3. Grandparents are Kent and Deb Meyers of McCook, Neb., Doug Ruppert of Curtis and Claryce Fritsche of McCook...

Jack Douglas Snyder Adam and Caitlin Snyder of Arapahoe, Neb., announce the birth of their son, Jack Douglas Snyder, who was born Aug. 4, 2019, at Holdrege, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are John and Ingrid Tangeman and Douglas and Christine Snyder, all of Arapahoe. ...

Rumer Laoghaire Padraic Fitz Monzon Tim and Tammy Monzon of McCook announce the birth of their son, Rumer Laoghaire Padraic Fitz Monzon, who was born Aug. 10, 2019 in McCook. He weighed 6 pounds, 18 1/2 ounces and measured 18.5 inches long. He has one brother, Pete, 2. Grandparents are the late Ruth and Merlin Needham and Pete and Bonnie Monzon...

Grant William Wood Eric and Kayla Wood of Arvada Colo., announce the birth of their son, Grant William Wood, born July 23, 2019, at Lafayette Colo. He weighed 9 pounds measured 21 inches long. He has three brothers, Eli, 8, Seaton, 7, and Jonah, 5, and one sister, Claire, 2. Grandparents are Jim and Mary Faimon of Stratton, Neb., and Kevin and Pam Wood of North Platte, Neb. Great-grandparents are Gayle and Barbara Ruggles of McCook, Neb...

Ryer Paul Johnson Jay and Jordan (Rieker) Johnson of McCook announce the birth of their son, Ryer Paul Johnson, who was born July 16, 2019, at McCook. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. He has two sisters, Reeslyn, 5, and Wrigley, 2. ...

Arthur Gene Goodenberger Wade and McKinsey Goodenberger of Rochester, Minn., announce the birth of their son, Arthur Gene Goodenberger, who was born April 19, 2019, in Rochester. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces. He has one sister, Edith, 3. Grandparents are Gene and Deb Goodenberger of McCook, Neb., and Warren and Lin Peterson of Milaca, Minn. ...

Eliza Jean Meyers Derek and Natalie Meyers of Indianola, Neb., announce the birth of their daughter, Eliza Jean Meyers, who was born May 21, 2019 at McCook. She weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 21 inches long. She has one brother, Darin, 4. Grandparents are Kent and Deb Meyers of McCook, and Mike and Linda Nuss of Sutton, Neb...

Britta Marie Gaulke Bobby and Stephanie Gaulke of McCook announce the birth of their daughter, Britta Marie Gaulke, who was born May 9, 2019, at McCook. She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20 inches long. She has one sister, Cecilia, 2. Grandparents are Michael and Diane Sis of Atwood, Kan., and Bob and Diane Gaulke of McCook. ...

Weston Stewart Hagemann Josh Hagemann and Brandi Hilton-Hagemann of Wilber, Neb., announce the birth of their son, Weston Stewart Hagemann, who was born May 1, 2019, at Crete, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. He has one sister, Sadie, 5 and brother, Landon, 2. Grandparents are Ann and Dennis Hilton of Hershey, Neb., and Sue and Bill Hagemann of Culbertson, Neb...

Madelyn Adley Johnson Brad and Michelle Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colo., announce the birth of their daughter, Madelyn Adley Johnson, who was born March 13, 2019. She weighed  7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 21 inches long.  She has one sister,Elaina, 2.  Grandparents are Dick and Joyce Neel of McCook, Neb., and Marty and Connie Johnson of Colorado Springs...

Benjamin Kenneth Haag Lucas and Jennifer Haag of Colby, Kan., announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Kenneth Haag, who was born Dec. 20, 2018, at Presbyterian St. Luke’s, Denver, Colo. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. He has a brother, Anthony Francis, 4 and sister, Emma Mae, 18 months. Grandparents are Gayle and Elaine Haag of Bartley, Neb., and Kelly and Patty Kreikemeier of West Point, Neb...

Michael Christopher Wallen Shane and Becky Wallen of McCook announce the birth of their son, Michael Christopher Wallen, who was born March 29, 2019, at McCook. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 21 inches long. He has one sister, Kayla, 2. Grandparents are Paul and Marlene Goodenberger and Craig and Linda Wallen, all of McCook. ...