Births 4/14/06

Klusmeier

Adopted son to Conrad Paul and Stacy Rene Klusmeier of Scott City, April 6, 2006. He was born Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005, in Columbia, Mo. Name, Austin Alexander "Alex". Weight, 7 pounds. Mrs. Klusmeier is the daughter of Steve and Pat Siracusa of Herculaneum, Mo. She is employed at Southeast Missouri State University. Klusmeier is the son of Conrad and Jean Klusmeier of Norman, Okla. He is a representative with Edward Jones.

Hopkins

Daughter to Lucas Andrew and Amber Dianne Hopkins of Virginia Beach, Va., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:28 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2006. Name, McKenna Dianne. Weight, 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Mrs. Hopkins is the former Amber Lueder, daughter of Randy Lueder and Staci Lueder of Cape Girardeau. Hopkins is the son of David Hopkins and Theresa Hopkins of Jackson. He is serving with the U.S. Navy Seabees.

Miller

Daughter to Amber K. Miller of Oak Ridge and J.J. Cooper of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:13 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2006. Name, Jesse Renae. Weight, 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Ms. Miller is the daughter of Brian and Mary Miller of Oak Ridge. She is employed at Drury Reservation Center.

Taylor

Daughter to Dr. Ira Scott and Amy Elizabeth Taylor of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:52 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2006. Name, Jacqueline Olivia. Weight, 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Taylor is the former Amy Evett, daughter of Carol Evett of Ballwin, Mo., and the late Tom Evett. She is a speech pathologist. Taylor is the son of Robert and Lana Taylor of Sikeston, Mo. He is a physician at Regional Primary Care.

Upchurch

Daughter to Bob Oscar and Tiffany Amber Upchurch of Marble Hill, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:23 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Name, Ariel Josephine. Weight, 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Third child, first daughter. Mrs. Upchurch is the former Tiffany Jordan, daughter of Brenda Jordan of Marble Hill and Aron Jordan and Sandy of Marquand, Mo. Upchurch is the son of Marcia Upchurch and Steve Upchurch of Marble Hill. He is a self-employed farmer.

Christisen

Daughter to James J. and Angela M. Christisen of Perryville, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:57 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Name, Josie Marie. Weight, 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Third daughter. Mrs. Christisen is the former Angela Williams, daughter of Marlene Williams of Perryville and David Williams of Glasgow, Ky. She is employed at TG Missouri Corp. Christisen is the son of Mary Ann Clifton of Perryville, and the late Robert Christisen Sr. He is employed at J.H. Berra.

Nichols

Daughter to Christopher Shane Nichols and Paige Danielle Hinkle of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:52 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Name, Addison Grace. Weight, 7 pounds, 7 ounces. First child. Ms. Hinkle is the daughter of Jeff and Sue Hinkle of Henderson, Ky., Bobby Taylor of Oran, Mo., and Bonnie Taylor of Morehouse, Mo. She is employed at Cape Girardeau Country Club. Nichols is the son of Annette Nichols of Springfield, Mo., and Ed Nichols of Webster Springs, W.Va. He is employed at Havco Wood Products.

Blum

Daughter to Donald Charles and Jennifer Blum III of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006. Name, Kendall Reese. Weight, 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Blum is the former Jennifer Cleve, daughter of Albert and Karen Cleve of Farmington, Mo. Blum is the son of Don and Sandra Blum of Farmington.