Births 3/28/09

Van de Ven

Daughter to Jason Michael and Stacey Michelle Van de Ven of Leopold, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:03 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Name, Ashtyn Michelle. Weight, 6 pounds, 7 ounces. First child. Mrs. Van de Ven is the former Stacey O'Hare, daughter of Pat and Denise O'Hare of Advance, Mo. She is employed by Woodland School District at Marble Hill, Mo. Van de Ven is the son of Roy and Sharon Van de Ven of Leopold. He is employed at Canedy Sign and Graphics in Sikeston, Mo.

Ford-Nolte

Son to Trenton Michael Nolte and Francine Melvinajeanne Ford of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:22 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2009. Name, Tobyas Michael Allen. Weight, 8 pounds, 9 ounces. Fourth child, second son. Ms. Ford is the daughter of Betty Avant and Freddie and Angela Ford, all of Cape Girardeau. She is a customer service representative with Sutherland Global Services. Nolte is the son of Allen and Carolyn Nolte of Jackson. He is a forklift operator at Exel Inc.

Crumpecker

Daughter to James Eric and Amy Marie Crumpecker of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:35 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2009. Name, Ella Jean. Weight, 6 pounds, 13 ounces. First child. Mrs. Crumpecker is the former Amy Estes, daughter of Mindy Hamlett of Cape Girardeau and Steve and Patty Estes of Jackson. She is a graphic designer with Cape Girardeau Printing Co. Crumpecker is the son of Curtis and Alma Crumpecker of Union, Mo. He is track coach at Southeast Missouri State University.

Amberger

Daughter to Keith Allen and April Lynn Amberger of Perryville, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:56 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009. Name, Abygail Lynn. Weight, 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Mrs. Amberger is the former April Lorenz, daughter of Ron and Linda Lorenz of Farrar, Mo. She is employed at Shining Stars Preschool. Amberger is the son of Oliver and Shelia Garris of Perryville, and the late Steve Amberger. He is employed in the truck garage at Gilster-Mary Lee.

Schwartz

Daughter to Eric Joseph and Myra Jean Schwartz of Chaffee, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:10 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2009. Name, Josie Marie. Weight, 8 pounds, 3 ounces. First child. Mrs. Schwartz is the former Myra Hester, daughter of David and Nancy Hester of Chaffee. She is a dietitian. Schwartz is the son of Joe and Yvonne Schwartz Jr. of Scott City. He is employed with Schwartz Bros. Inc.

Cowell

Son to Charles L. and Mary C. Cowell of Benton, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:33 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2009. Name, Caleb Dale. Weight, 8 pounds, 15 ounces. Fifth child, second son. Mrs. Cowell is the former Mary Mays, daughter of Dale Mays and Connie Mays of Mount Vernon, Ill., and Geraldean Whitmore of Fruitland. Cowell is the son of John and Karla Wyatt and Charles Cowell Jr., all of Scott City.

Kilburn

Son to Jason P. and Miranda D. Kilburn of Chaffee, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:55 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2009. Name, Andrew Steven-Tyler. Weight, 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Mrs. Kilburn is the former Miranda Sauceda, daughter of Steve and Anita Sauceda of grant City, Mo., and Jerry and Mary Ann Thomason of Chaffee. She is a medical assistant at Cape Girardeau Physician Associates. Kilburn is the son of Diane Kilburn of Chaffee, and the late Tom Kilburn. He is a corrections officer with the Scott County Sheriff's Department.

Simpher

Son to Brad R. and Carmen L. Simpher of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:29 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Name, Brody Kale. Weight, 8 pounds. Third child, second son. Mrs. Simpher is the former Carmen Moore, daughter of Carla Moore of Louisville, Tenn., and Jay and Jeanne Moore of Cape Girardeau. She is employed at Center for Oral Surgery. Simpher is the son of Don and Diane Simpher of Cape Girardeau. He is employed by the Jackson School District.

Berry

Son to Jason and Sara Berry of Carterville, Ill., Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, 11:27 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Name, Grant Alexander. Weight, 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Berry is the daughter of Larry and Glenda Pobst of Chaffee, Mo. Berry is the son of Steve and Luanne Berry of Madisonville, Tenn.

Vandeven

Daughter to Jeremy Bernard and Jennifer Marriah Vandeven of Chaffee, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Name, Leah Danielle. Weight, 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Vandeven is the former Jennifer Finley, daughter of Dan and Judy Finley of Chaffee. She is a high school teacher with Jackson School District. Vandeven is the son of Alvin and Betty Vandeven of Chaffee. He is employed at Do It Best Corp.