Births 5/29/09

Niswonger

Son to Eric Daniel and Darby Jo Niswonger of Chillicothe, Mo., Hedrick Medical Center, 11:17 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2009. Name, Cash Daniel. Weight, 8 pounds, 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Niswonger is the former Darby Caton, daughter of Rick and Carolyn Caton of St. Joseph, Mo. She is a resource scientist with the Missouri Department of Conservation. Niswonger is the son of Dan and Alice Niswonger of Cape Girardeau. He is a financial representative with Marathon Benefits Group.

Welch

Son to Matt and Jennifer Renee Welch of Marble Hill, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Name, Drew Parker. Weight, 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Welch is the former Jennifer Westbrook, daughter of Kenny and Mary Westbrook of Advance, Mo. She is a fifth-grade teacher with the Advance School District. Welch is the son of Steve and Debbie Welch of Advance. He is self-employed in construction.

Sander

Daughter to Shaun Anthony and Cassie Elizabeth Sander of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 7:14 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Name, Rileigh Elizabeth. Weight, 8 pounds, 2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Sander is the former Cassie Sanders, daughter of Mike and Liz Turnbow and Marc and Jean Sanders of Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Sander are general managers at Sonic Drive-In. He is the son of D.J. and Brenda Sander of Jackson.

Fleming

Son to Lawrence Edward and Dana Delores Fleming of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 8:26 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009. Name, Lawson Edward. Weight, 9 pounds, 14 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Fleming is the former Dana Osborne, daughter of Scott Richardson and Debbie Richardson of St. Louis. She is loss prevention/safety manager at Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse. Fleming is the son of the late Willis Fleming of Cairo, Ill., and Mae Fleming of Cairo. He is a training specialist with SEMO Law Enforcement Academy.

Pikey

Daughter to Howard Wayne and Cristi Lynn Pikey Jr. of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:39 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009. Name, Marli Cheyenne. Weight, 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Sixth child, fourth daughter. Mrs. Pikey is the former Cristi Eaker, daughter of Tina and Pat Minner of Jackson and Gary Eaker of Burfordville. Pikey is the son of Howard and Pauline Pikey of Bell City, Mo. He is employed by Dutch Guttering.

Pace

Son to Eric Wayne Pace and Dawnyel Nicole Miller of Advance, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:45 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009. Name, Colten Jacob. Weight, 5 pounds, 14 ounces. Second son. Ms. Miller is the former Dawnyel Harris, daughter of Tina Rendleman of Advance. Pace is the son of Richard and Rhonda Rowland of Fort Smith, Ark., and Steve and Nancy Pace of Benton, Ill. He is a driver with Parish Trucking.

Sturm

Son to Travis Dewayne and Cheryl Lynn Sturm of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009. Name, Travis Dewayne Jr. Weight, 8 pounds. Fourth child, first son. Mrs. Sturm is the former Cheryl Sample, daughter of Gloria and Richie Bundy of Scott City and Brad Sample of Cape Girardeau. Sturm is the son of Pete Sturm of Scott City and Judy Wilde of Cape Girardeau. He is self-employed.

Brueggeman

Son to Deana Marie Brueggeman of Jackson and the late Barry Eugene Brueggeman, Saint Francis Medical Center, 5:34 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009. Name, Keegan Bear. Weight, 8 pounds, 14 ounces. Mrs. Brueggeman is the former Deana McCormick, daughter of Dean McCormick of Scott City and Marianne McCormick of Cape Girardeau. She is a sixth- and seventh-grade special education teacher with the Jackson School District. Brueggeman is the son of Sam and Jane Brueggeman of Shipman, Ill.

Fehr

Daughter to Richard Charles and Rebecca Lynn Fehr Jr. of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 6:43 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009. Name, Reagan Grace. Weight, 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Fourth child, second daughter. Mrs. Fehr is the former Rebecca Martin, daughter of Tim and Sheila Martin of Jackson. She is an administrative partner at Saint Francis. Fehr is the son of Rick and Cathy Fehr of Cape Girardeau. He is a field representative with Columbia Insurance Group Southeast Missouri Region.