Births 2001

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December 2001

Alexis Nicole Haas: First child of Lisa (Stith) and Kurt Haas. Born 12/12/2001 (3 1/2 months early) at 9:49 p.m. at OSF-St. Francis in Peoria and immediately transferred to the NICU unit. She was 12 1/2 inches long and her weight was 1 pound 7 3/4 ounces. We brought her home on 3/5/2002 at 4 pounds 8 2/3 ounces and 17 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents: Larry and Dorathea (Timmerman) Stith
Paternal grandparents: Carol (Mohr) and Ken Sampson
Tom and Dorothy (McCormick) Haas
Paternal great-grandparents: Clyde and Irene (Hodel) Mohr

Allison Jean Weber - December 3, 2001
Joseph Vernon Stanley Weber - December 3, 2001

Tom & Brenda Weber are happy to announce the birth of twins on December 3 , 2001 at St. James hospital in Pontiac. The 1st born was Allison Jean at 6:47. She weighed 7lbs. 5 ozs. & was 19 inches long. Her brother , Joseph Vernon Stanley joined her 2 minutes later & weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. & was 20 inches long. They were welcomed home by 3 siblings ; Allen , Kayla & Tom Jr. Maternal grandparents are Vernon & Jean Henschel of Cleveland , Wisconsin. Paternal grandparents are Stanley & Janice Weber of Minonk. Great grandparents are Sue Weber, & Uffa & Esther Rients ; all of the Good Samaritan home in Flanagan.

October 2001

Jacilyn Marie Ludwig - October 18, 2001

Born to Troy and Leslie Ludwig of rural Minonk a girl Jacilyn Marie Ludwig. She weighed 7 lbs and was 19 inches long. She was born at 7:50pm. Her siblings are Keganne Noel (4yrs) and Alexandrea Nichole (18 mos). Her Grandparents are Donald and Helen Ludwig & Kevin and Linda Lindley--all of Minonk. Great Grandparents are Eva Ludwig & Kenneth and Sharon Lindley---all of Minonk; Floyd and Joyce Garrett---Bloomington, IL; Garrett and Nola Heijnen---Wadsworth, OH.

September 2001

Grayson James Kapraun - September 3, 2001

Grayson James Kapraun born September 3, 2001 to Allen and Kim Kapraun. He weighed 8lbs. 8oz. Paternal grandparents are Roger and Phyllis Kapraun of Minonk. Maternal grandparents are Howard and Jayne Harms of Minonk and Steven and Sandee Cook of Tennessee. Great-grandmother is Bernice Anderson , Minonk.

June 2001

John Michael Megow - June 5, 2001

Mike & Janis Megow had a son "John Michael Megow" on June 5, 2001 at 9 pounds 5 ounces, 20 inches.

Proud grand parents are Melvin & Phyllis Matter of Minonk, Roberta Megow of Suring, WI and the late Lee Megow.

Gavyn Tyler Marsack - June 9, 2001

A baby boy was born to Joshua and Cassie Marsack on June 9th at 7:50 a.m. at 7 pounds 12 ounces and 19 inches long. His name is Gavyn Tyler Marsack. He is welcomed home by 2 year old brother Austin.

Grandparents are Bob and Linda Mouser Minonk and Carl and Patti Marsack of Pontiac. The great grandparent is Nora McGuire of Minonk.

April 2001

Jayden Elizabeth Hallam Kalkwarf - April 3, 2001:
Born to Terry and Jane Kalkwarf of Minonk. Maternal grandparents are Joel Green of Pekin, and Ralph Hallam of Lacon. Paternal grandparents are Barb and Gene Kalkwarf of Minonk.

Ryan Christian Buis - April 5, 2001:
Born to Amanda Griffin and John Buis of Minonk. Maternal grandparents are Linda Griffin and Robert Roney, Sr. of Rutland and Gerald and Jeannie Buis of Peoria.

March 2001

Wilhemina Jean Solley - March 30, 2001: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bentley of rural Minonk wish to announce the birth of their first grandchild, Wilhemina Jean Solley, born March 30, 2001, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Solley of Yokuska, Japan. Mrs. Shirley Davison of Minonk and Jim and Marge Schmillen of Minonk are the great grandparents.

February 2001

Hayden Terry Carls - December 15, 2000 : Jonathan and Keri Carls of Minonk are proud to announce the birth of their son Hayden Terry. He was born at St. James Hospital in Pontiac weighing 9 pounds and 3 ounces and measuring 20 incnes long.

Terry and Vicki Sammans and Dewain and Barb Carls are the grandparents.

Levi Joseph Brooke - February 16 : Ray & Emily Zivney announces from Sun City , Az. that they have a new gr. grandson Levi Joseph Brooke, born Feb 16, at Bromenn 7lbs 10 oz. Son of Sam and Jennifer Brooke of Minonk.

January 2001

Anna Maria Johnson - January 18, 2001: A daughter, Anna Marie to Brian and Candi Johnson. The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Randy Johnson of rural Minonk. The maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jim Timmerman and Sue Park, all from Minonk.