Births

Schwendemann

Son to Michael Robert and Vannesa Lin Schwendemann of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:33 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2008. Name, Joseph Michael. Weight, 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Schwendemann is the former Vannesa Torrey, daughter of Donna Torrey of Portageville, Mo. She is a medical technologist at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Schwendemann is the son of Ann Schwendemann of Portageville. He is a crew leader with Missouri Department of Transportation.

Rhymer

Daughter to Will T. Rhymer and Laura Rose Pfau of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:39 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2008. Name, Ava Brooke. Weight, 7 pounds, 10 ounces. First child. Ms. Pfau is the daughter of Loyce Poole of Cape Girardeau and Eric Pfau of Anna, Ill. Rhymer is the son of Raymond Rhymer and Carol Douglas, and Regina Hall and Jim Hall, all of Cape Girardeau.

Johnson

Daughter to Michael Allen Johnson and Ashley Mae Krushensky of Benton, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:50 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008. Name, Samara Ashlyn. Weight, 5 pounds, 10 ounces. Second daughter. Ms. Krushensky is the daughter of Shawn Horton of Joplin, Mo., and Brian Krushensky of Fredonia, Kan. Johnson is the son of Angelia Walker of Sikeston, Mo., and Mike Johnson of Knoxville, Tenn.

Blattel

Son to Andy James and Amy Renee Blattel of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:27 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2008. Name, Owen James. Weight, 8 pounds, 3 ounces. First child. Mrs. Blattel is the former Amy McBride, daughter of Barry and Susie McBride of Vanduser, Mo. She is employed by state of Missouri. Blattel is the son of Darrel and Joan Blattel of Scott City. He is a programmer with Sure Decisions Inc.

Jones

Son to Roy Allen and Heather Dawn Jones of Sturdivant, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 1:47 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2008. Name, Elias Grady. Weight, 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Seventh child, third son. Mrs. Jones is the former Heather Nall, daughter of Jerry Nall of Zalma, Mo., and Sandy and Dale Wiseman of Advance, Mo. Jones is the son of Stanley Jones of Grassy, Mo., and Marsha Jones of Puxico, Mo. He is employed at Jones Building Supply.

Garner

Daughter to Phillip Ray and Michelle Lee Garner of Bell City, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:08 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2008. Name, Emmalee Mae. Weight, 8 pounds, 8 ounces. Third child, first daughter. Mrs. Garner is the former Michelle Rainwater, daughter of Garry and Carolyn Rainwater of Advance, Mo. She is employed in billing at Gilead Family Practice in Advance. Garner is the son of Paul and Lois Garner of Dexter, Mo. He is employed by McMullin Excavating at Dexter.

Brown

Daughter to Gary Lee and Michelle Ann Brown of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:41 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2008. Name, Carissa Leeann. Weight, 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Brown is the former Michelle Carlton, daughter of Roger and Debbie Carlton of Jackson. She is office manager at State Farm Insurance. Brown is the son of Jeff and Karen Roth of Jackson, and Scott and Melanie Brown of Shawneetown, Mo. He is self-employed at B&B Custom Homes.

Rosario

Daughter to Josueth U. Rosario and Elizabeth F.S. Harris of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:40 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2008. Name, Jamillah Kiana. Weight, 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Second daughter. Ms. Harris is the daughter of Brenda Lewis and John Harris of Cape Girardeau. Rosario is the son of Ana Diaz of Worcester, Mass., and Manuel Sandoval of Puerto Rico.

Weinkein

Daughter to Timothy Paul and Amanda Sue Weinkein of Perryville, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:34 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2008. Name, Dalanie Leann. Weight, 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Second daughter. Mrs. Weinkein is the former Amanda McDaniel, daughter of Morris and Roxanne McDaniel of McClure, Ill., and Carla and Gary Kincade of Perryville, Mo. Weinkein is the grandson of Mary Allen of Perryville. He is employed at Gilster-Mary Lee.