Births, published May 14, 2015
Emmett Martin-Ray Merrill, son of Jerrod Merrill and Brittney Rasmussen of Whitefish, was born Feb. 18 at North Valley Hospital.
He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Emmett joins Arriella, 2.
Paternal grandparents are Raymond and Sonja Merrill of Creston. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Mindy Rasmussen of Kalispell.
Remy Michael Bitterauf, son of Christian and Nichole Bitterauf of Whitefish, was born Feb. 19 at North Valley Hospital.
He weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Paternal grandparents are Hellmut Bitterauf of New Sharon, Maine and Mary Bitterauf of Portland, Maine. Maternal grandparents are Dave and Karen Brown of Idaho Falls and Mike and Fran Wilke of Apache Junction, Arizona.
Briggs Thomas Bruce, son of Tom and Wendy Bruce of Whitefish, was born Feb. 13 at North Valley Hospital.
He weighed 9 pounds 5 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Briggs joins Nicholas, 9, and Nathan, 7.
Paternal grandparent is Sharon Bruce. Maternal grandparents are Michael and Robin Thull of Thomson Falls and Bruce and Keirston Williamson of Topeka Kansas.
Elijah Blaze Duncan, son of Michael and Kelsie Duncan of Kalispell, was born Feb. 15 at North Valley Hospital.
He weighed 5 pounds 11 ounces and was 18 inches long.
Elijah joins Chloe, 8.
Paternal grandparent is Ron Duncan. Maternal grandparent is Tim Blair.
Vaeda Jane Onthank, daughter of Robert and Miranda Onthank of Bigfork, was born Feb. 18 at North Valley Hospital.
She weighed 5 pounds 10 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Vaeda joins Greyson, 7, and Evie, 3.
Paternal grandparent is Vicki Estey of Kalispell. Maternal grandparent is Thelma Bruno.
Kalia Lynae Oftedahl, daughter of Bert and Kristie Oftedahl of Kalispell was born Feb. 20 at North Valley Hospital.
She weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Kalia joins Keira, 4, and Klaire, 18 months.
Paternal grandparents are Bret and Laurie Oftedahl of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Griz and Jan Richardson of Olney.
Francheska Jayee Martin, daughter of James Franklin Martin and Tina Kay Osborn-Martin of Lakeside was born Feb. 25 at North Valley Hospital.
She weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Francheska joins Hanna,13, and Gracie, 8.
Paternal grandparents are Dan and Dani Martin. Maternal grandparents are Connie and Randy Langworthy of Lakeside and Michael Osborn of Michigan.
Nathan Herby Reed Sullivan, son of Jordan and Gena Sullivan of Kalispell, was born Feb. 26 at North Valley Hospital.
He weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and was 22 1/2 inches long.
Nathan joins Neveah, 4, and Saxson, 18 months.
Paternal grandparent is Benadette Sullivan of California. Maternal grandparents are Harry Balais, Sr. and Candy Mann.
Olivia Nichea Larscheid, daughter of Carter and Alyssa of Whitefish, was born Feb.15 at North Valley Hospital.
She weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces and was 18 inches long.
Paternal grandparents are Larry and Mary Larscheid. Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Jessa Baker of Whitefish and Paul Blankenship of Whitefish.