Hennecke

Son to Nicole "Nicky" Smith of Delta, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003. Name, Bryson Brock. Weight, 5 pounds 15 1/2 ounces. Third son. Ms. Smith is the former Nicole Hennecke, daughter of Betty Hennecke of Whitewater, and the late Bob Hennecke. She is office administrator at Memco Barge Line.

Steele

Daughter to Richard Gary and Julie Christine Steele Jr. of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003. Name, Elizabeth Ann. Weight, 8 pounds 1 ounce. First child. Mrs. Steele is the former Julie Johnson, daughter of Gary and Carolyn Johnson of Sparta, Ill. Steele is the son of Richard and Gayle Steele of Cape Girardeau. He is a pharmaceutical representative with Forest Healthcare.

Cooper

Daughter to Dean Arthur and Angel Marie Cooper of Whitewater, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:31 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003. Name, Paige Renee. Weight, 8 pounds 3 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Cooper is the former Angel Shumpert, daughter of Bill and Connie Shumpert of Whitewater. She is employed at Cottonwood Residential Treatment Center. Cooper is the son of the late Dale and Bernita Cooper of Millington, Mich. He is employed by Timber Creek Construction.

Friedrich

Son to Ria Nicole Friedrich of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:09 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003. Name, Hunter James. Weight, 7 pounds 5 ounces. Ms. Friedrich is the daughter of Kathy Friedrich and Jim Friedrich of Jackson. She is employed at JCPenney Styling Salon.

Grebe

Son to Jason Michael Grebe and Amy Beth Walls of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:24 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003. Name, Hunter Cole. Weight, 7 pounds 14 ounces. First child. Ms. Walls is the daughter of Barb and Steve LaChance of Bismarck, Mo., and Jim and Donna Walls of Potosi, Mo. Grebe is the son of Kathy and Kenny Propst of Cape Girardeau.

Kasten

Daughter to Gary Allen and Michelle Dawn Kasten of Uniontown, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:12 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003. Name, Whitney Marie. Weight, 5 pounds 8 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Kasten is the former Michelle Proctor, daughter of Norma Proctor of Millersville, and the late Michael Proctor. She is employed at Pocahontas Lumber Co. Kasten is the son of Willie Kasten and Shirley Kasten of Uniontown. He is employed by Schreiner-Busch Farms.

Ackman

Son to Robert Dale and Brandi Lee Ackman of Patton, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:07 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003. Name, Titus Andrew. Weight, 8 pounds 1 ounce. First child. Mrs. Ackman is the former Brandi Garcia, daughter of Chuck and Cheryl Sims of Sedgewickville, Mo. She is employed in quality assurance at Rubbermaid. Ackman is the son of Michael and Sherry Ackman of Patton. He is material control coordinator at American Railcar Industries.

Vandeven

Son to John Orval Reed Vandeven and Stephanie Lynn Schumer-Vandeven of Leopold, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:19 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003. Name, Vincent Edward Reed. Weight, 9 pounds 6 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Schumer-Vandeven is the daughter of Allen and Janice Schumer of Perryville, Mo. She is a graphic designer with Syntrax Innovations Inc. Vandeven is the son of Darrell and Carolyn Vandeven of Whitewater. He is employed in shipping at American Railcar Industries.