Births 4/6/07

VanMeter

Daughter to Paul Gerald and Tamara Lynn VanMeter of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 5:59 a.m. Sunday, March 11, 2007. Name, Charlotte Rae. Weight, 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Thirteenth child, sixth daughter. Mrs. VanMeter is the former Tamara Ahlstedt, daughter of Judy Grace of Seattle, Wash., and the late David Ahlstedt. VanMeter is the son of Neva Davenport of Portland, Ore., and the late Gerald VanMeter. He is employed at Pasta House Co.

Hastings

Son to Teresa Lynn Hastings of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:45 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007. Name, Christian Thomas. Weight, 8 pounds. Second child, first son. Ms. Hastings is the former Teresa Schlosser, daughter of Theon and Patricia Schlosser of Scott City. She is owner of Arco Vending.

Wilhelm

Son to James Gregory and Kari Ann Wilhelm of New Hamburg, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:48 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007. Name, Griffin James. Weight, 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Wilhelm is the former Kari Essner, daughter of Tim and Jeanne Essner of New Hamburg. She is a registered dietitian at Chateau Girardeau. Wilhelm is the son of John Wilhelm and Fran Coomer of Scott City. He is employed by Duby Plastering.

McMillen

Son to Andy and Gretchen McMillen of Ballwin, Mo., St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, 9:35 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2007. Name, Colin Andrew. Weight, 8 pounds, 8 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. McMillen is the former Gretchen Nordman, daughter of Ernie and Judy Nordman of Cape Girardeau. She is a sales representative with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. McMillen is the son of Jack and Jill McMillen of Eureka, Mo. He is regional sales manager with Olympic Manufacturing.

Chamberlain-Hempstead

Son to Lonnie Ray Chamberlain and Megan Sinclair Hempstead of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:24 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2007. Name, Jazalion Sinya. Weight, 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Third child, first son. Ms. Hempstead is the daughter of Evelyn McBride and Eugene Lester Jr. of Cape Girardeau. Chamberlain is the son of Tonya Chamberlain of Sikeston, Mo., and Lonnie Chamberlain Sr. of Dayton, Ohio.

Wright

Son to Billy J. and Mary J. Wright of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 4:04 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2007. Name, Adam Joseph. Weight, 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Mrs. Wright is the former Mary O'Brien, daughter of Ila O'Brien of Carterville, Ill., and the late Lee O'Brien. She is a teacher at Jefferson School. Wright is the son of Billy Wright and Judy Wright of Sikeston, Mo. He is a registered nurse at Saint Francis.

Heisserer

Son to Trevor Anthony and Susan Elizabeth Heisserer of Scott City, Saint Francis Medical Center, 3:46 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2007. Name, Isaac Anthony. Weight, 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Heisserer is the former Susan Judd, daughter of Ira T. and Diana Judd of Scott City. She is an Avon representative. Heisserer is the son of Rhonda and Darren Ellis of Cape Girardeau and Chris Heisserer and Tina Robinett of Advance. He is employed at Nordenia USA.

Howard

Daughter to Dante L. and Tysie Renae Howard of Cairo, Ill., Saint Francis Medical Center, 1:35 a.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007. Name, Nyasha Da'Nae. Weight, 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Howard is the former Tysie Posey, daughter of the Rev. J.L. Posey Sr. and Alberta Posey of Cairo. She is a teacher at Southern Seven Head Start. Howard is the son of Angela Howard-Jimerson and Verneal Jimerson of Richton Park, Ill. He is employed at Sonic Drive-In.