Local Births

Lewi William Bjork, son of Nicole and Arnold Bjorke of Creston, was born May 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 19 inches long.

Lewi joins Nathaniel, Knut, Otilia, Benjamin, Camilla, and Margo.

Paternal grandparents are Dagny Wikstrom and Rolf Bjork of Sweden. Maternal grandparents are Kathleen and Bill Erickson

Roman Robert Martin, son of Robert and Stacie Martin IV of Kalispell, was born May 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 8 pounds, and was 22 inches long.

Roman joins Aaron, 11, Ashlie, 8, and Rylie, 4.

Paternal grandparents are Rob Martin of Kalispell, and Debra and Brian Allen of Delaware, Ark. Maternal grandparents are Mitch and Debi Steinberg of Kalispell, and Dan Neff of Lewistown.

Estella Patricia Stevens, daughter of Erica Cantu and Joel Stevens of Kalispell, was born May 5 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 7 pounds, .06 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.

Estella joins Trey, 5, and Alliyah, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Dan and Susan Stevens of Kalispell, and Nick and Sharon Safonov of Cambria, Calif. Maternal grandparents are Michael and Jo Yardley of Kalispell.

Ethan Jenner Henjum, son of Jim and Stephanie Henjum of Columbia Falls, was born May 6 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 18 inches long.

Ethan joins Analise, 7 1/2, and Danny, 4 1/2.

Paternal grandparents are Greg and Judi Henjum of Deer Park, Wash. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Peggy Driscoll of Columbia Falls.

Mauraia May Nigon, daughter of Jeremy Nigon and Renee Cordes of Kalispell, was born May 7 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 8 pounds, 8.5 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Mauraia joins Sahale, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Mark and Diana Nigon of Minneapolis. Maternal grandparents are Tom and Theresa Cordes of Northport, Mich.

Marissa Ashley Smith, daughter of Steve and Cori Smith of Kalispell, was born May 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Marissa joins Cody, 6.

Maternal grandparents are Sam and Deby McCartney of Kalispell.

Sarah Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Bill and Carlie Smith of Kalispell, was born May 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 7.6 pounds, and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Sarah joins Amy, 5, and Andrew, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Dick and Gerry Smith of Marion. Maternal grandparents are Ron and Sandy Barnett of Kila.

Kassidy Lynn Shepard, daughter of Karman Amundson and Josh Shepard of Kalispell, was born May 8 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Kassidy joins Haeli, 3.

Paternal grandparents are Gail and Tim Shepard and Sherri and Michael Hayes. Maternal grandparents are Doug Amundson and Lori Robinett and Kendra Amundson, all of Kalispell.

Rylee Grace Glimm, daughter of Carl and Amy Glimm of Kalispell, was born May 9 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Rylee joins Matthew, 4.

Paternal grandparents are Jerome and Louise Glimm of Conrad. Maternal grandparents are Joe and Barbara Swartzenberger of Libby.

Gracie Marie Keltner Crock, daughter of Brian and Danette Crock of Whitefish, was born May 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

She weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Gracie joins Olivia, 6, and Connor, 3.

Paternal grandparents are Susan and Jack Riehon of Shalersville, Ohio, and Norm and Linda Crock of Ravenna, Ohio. Maternal grandparents are Danny and Connie Keltner of Whitefish.

Caden Marshall Edmonston-Brandt, son of Rhonda Edmonston and Paul Brandt of Eureka, was born May 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Caden joins Katie, 10, Cami, 8, and Chloe, 14 months.

Paternal grandparents are Dave and Esther Brandt of Eureka. Maternal grandparents are Brian and Sandy Moss of Shelby.

Joshua Benjamin Edelen, son of Eric and Eryn Edelen of Kalispell, was born May 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 9 pounds, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Joshua joins Daniel, 3 3/4, and Keiryn, 2 1/4.

Paternal grandparents are Susan Kunda of Kalispell, and Jim Edelen of Littleton, Colo. Maternal grandparents are Trey and Anita Smith of Idaho Springs, Colo., and Avi and Dina Marcus of Jerusalem, Israel.