BIRTHS

Tenkhoff

Daughter to Darrin Jere and Pamela Sue Tenkhoff of Oran, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:51 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 1999. Name, Megan Nicole. Weight, 8 pounds 2 ounces. Third child, first daughter. Mrs. Tenkhoff is the former Pamela White, daughter of Lucille White of Cape Girardeau, and the late Duck White. Tenkhoff is the son of Jere and Carolyn Tenkhoff of Oran. He is owner/operator of E.W. Sales Co. in Oran.

Steele

Daughter to Thomas Ira and Mary Frances Steele of Altenburg, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 1999. Name, Chyna Mikhael. Weight, 6 pounds 13 ounces. Third child, first daughter. Mrs. Steele is the former Mary Lindner, daughter of Imelda Lindner and L.J. Lindner of Oak Ridge. She is a tax preparer with H&R Block, and is also a self-employed accountant. Steele is the son of Beverly Steele and Joseph Steele of Bloomfield Township, Mich. He is a caseworker with Division of Family Services.

Allison

Son to Michael Lorne Allison and Melinda Marie Gianesin of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:52 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 1999. Name, Michael Lorne Jr. Weight, 9 pounds 11 ounces. Second child, first son. Ms. Gianesin is the daughter of LaWanda Bowen and Thomas Bowen of Oak Ridge. Allison is the son of Steve Allison and Terry Allison of Carterville, Ill. He is employed at Kamtech Inc.

Stevens

Son to Todd Christopher and Jennifer Gail Stevens of Charleston, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:16 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 1999. Name, Zachariah Christopher. Weight, 7 pounds 2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Stevens is the former Jennifer Whittaker, daughter of Alice Whittaker and Jim Whittaker of Cape Girardeau. She is a fifth grade teacher at Hearnes School in Charleston. Stevens is the son of Leslie Stevens and Dan Stevens of Benton. He is a police officer with Charleston Department of Public Safety.

Berkbigler

Daughter to Rory Lynn and Sandra Ann Berkbigler of Perryville, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:34 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 1999. Name, Madison Paige. Weight, 7 pounds 11 ounces. First child. Mrs. Berkbigler is the former Sandra Franklin, daughter of Harold Franklin and Joyce Franklin of Perryville. She is employed at TG(USA). Berkbigler is the son of Ronald Berkbigler and Rose Mary Berkbigler of Perryville. He is self-employed in construction.

Thatcher

Son to William K. and Amy L. Thatcher of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:51 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 1999. Name, Drew Alan. Weight, 8 pounds 4 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Thatcher is the former Amy Jackson, daughter of Dale and Linda Summy and Bob and Pat Jackson, all of Collinsville, Ill. She is a physical therapist assistant at Rehab Choice. Thatcher is the son of Bill and Dianna Thatcher of Collinsville. He is a respiratory therapist at Southeast Hospital.

Essner

Daughter to Alan J. and Denise E. Essner of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:08 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 1999. Name, Faith Elizabeth. Weight, 7 pounds 13 ounces. Fifth child, fourth daughter. Mrs. Essner is the former Denise Stroder, daughter of Bob and Helen Stroder of Cape Girardeau. She is employed at Ken Callis and Associates. Essner is the son of John and Ina Essner of Cape Girardeau. He is a funeral director at Ford and Sons Funeral Homes.