BIRTHS

Rich

Son to Paul Don and Lori Rose Rich of Jonesboro, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:38 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 1998. Name, Tyler Paul. Weight, 5 pounds 10 ounces. First child. Mrs. Rich is the former Lori Parnell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Caldwell of Tamms, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Parnell of Dupo, Ill. She is employed at Anna Junior High School. Rich is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Rich of Anna, Ill. He is a self-employed farmer.

Lowery

Son to Dwayne Alan and Julie Ann Lowery of Benton, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:39 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 1998. Name, Gabriel Thomas. Weight, 8 pounds 6 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Lowery is the former Julie Woods, daughter of Pauline Garvey of Hillsboro. Lowery is the son of Ken and Linda Lowery of Chaffee. He is employed by Ryder Transportation in Cape Girardeau.

Kasten

Son to Amy E. Kasten of Pocahontas, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:18 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 1998. Name, Blake Landon. Weight, 6 pounds 2 ounces. First child. Miss Kasten is the daughter of Mark S. and Beverly A. Kasten of Pocahontas. She is employed at Rental Land Inc.

Schroeder

Son to Chuck Lee and Heather Renee Schroeder of Perryville, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:41 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 1998. Name, Matthew Clifford. Weight, 6 pounds 11 ounces. First child. Mrs. Schroeder is the former Heather Clifton, daughter of Jannet Clifton of Perryville, and the late Clifford Clifton Jr. She is a school-age child care director at Perry County School District 32. Schroeder is the son of Charles and Joyce Schroeder of Jackson. He is sporting goods manager at Wal-Mart Supercenter in Cape Girardeau.

Gardner

Son to John Mark and Angela Renee Gardner of Matthews, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:08 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 1998. Name, Johnathan Lee. Weight, 8 pounds. First child. Mrs. Gardner is the former Angela McAfee, daughter of Herb and Linda Majors of Bertrand. She is employed at Food Giant Corporate Office. Gardner is the son of Larry and Dotti Gardner of Matthews. He is employed by John Gardner Farms and Trucking.