BIRTHS

Housman

Son to Lisa Housman of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:39 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1994. Name, Gabriel Derice. Weight, 9 pounds 4 ounces. Miss Housman is the daughter of Merriel and Betty Housman of Cape Girardeau.

Downing

Son to Scott and Cathy Downing of Malden, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:26 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 1994. Name, Zachary Thomas. Weight, 7 pounds 6 ounces. Fourth child, second son. Mrs. Downing is the former Cathy Gilliland, daughter of Billy Joe and Marilyn Gilliland of Morley. She is employed at Tetra-Pak Materials in Sikeston. Downing is a teacher at New Madrid County Schools, and is the son of Tom and Phyllis Downing of Malden.

Macke

Son to Michael and Robin Macke of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:47 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1994. Name, Clay Michael. Weight, 9 pounds 11 ounces. First child. Mrs. Macke is the former Robin Cook, daughter of Doris Cook and Norman Cook of Jackson. She is assistant manager at D-Mart in Fruitland. Macke is employed at Shawneetown Feed and Seed Co. in Jackson, and is the son of LaWanda Macke and Elmer Macke of Jackson.

Walther

Son to Ronald and Pamela Walther of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:21 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1994. Name, Josh Patrick. Weight, 9 pounds 10 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Walther is the former Pamela Ellis, daughter of Jerry and Leona Ellis of Sedgewickville. Walther is a self-employed farmer, and is the son of Albert and Aleen Walther of Jackson.

Berger

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Berger, 2830 Whitener, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:46 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1994. Name, Brandon Michael. Weight, 9 pounds 7 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Berger is the former Jill Rose, daughter of Darrel and Judy Rose of Fenton. She is employed in the office at Lowe's Home Center. Berger is overnight support director at Wal-Mart Supercenter. He is the son of Richard Berger of Florissant and formerly of Jackson.

Islas

Daughter to Aristeo L. Islas and Christina Whitescarver of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:06 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1994. Name, Mariah Arin. Weight, 5 pounds 8 ounces. First child. Ms. Whitescarver is the daughter of John Irvin and Ellen Irvin of New Lenox, Ill. Islas is a waiter at Garfield's and a night auditor at Drury Suites. He is the son of Cathy Islas and Aristeo R. Islas of Cape Girardeau.

Hennemann

Daughter to Mark and Michelle Hennemann of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:24 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1994. Name, Miranda Michelle. Weight, 8 pounds 12 ounces. First child. Mrs. Hennemann is the former Michelle Schremp, daughter of Leland and Ruby Schremp of Perryville. She is a secretary for Dr. Gregory S. Leet. Hennemann is self-employed at I&M Bricklaying, and is the son of Marilyn and Irwin Hennemann of Perryville.

Goodwin

Daughter to Robert B. and Suzie Goodwin of New Madrid, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:49 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 1994. Name, Samantha Jane. Weight, 6 pounds 8 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Goodwin is the former Daffney Gowan, daughter of John Gowan and Sue O'Conner of Poplar Bluff. She is a teller at the Bank of New Madrid. Goodwin is a teacher/coach at New Madrid County Schools, and is the son of Bob Goodwin and Carol Goodwin of Cape Girardeau.

Wheeler

Daughter to Chuck and Beth Wheeler of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:39 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 1994. Name, Anna Elizabeth. Weight, 8 pounds 10 ounces. Fourth child, first daughter. Mrs. Wheeler is the former Beth Hickey, daughter of Mike and Mere Hickey of Solon, Ohio. Wheeler is employed at Southeast Hospital, and is the son of Harold and JoAnn Wheeler of Risco.