Births

Virgil Derick Jolma, son of Gordy and Lana Jolma of Kalispell, was born Aug. 23, 2024, in Kalispell.  

He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19 inches long. 

He joins Earl, Clara, Lewis, Charlie, Royce, Renae, Charlotte, Wilma, Arnold and Albert. 

Paternal grandparents are Aaron and Dede Jolma of Hot Springs. 

Maternal grandparents are Robin and Chrei Mattson of Yacolt, Washington. 

Finley Bell Bourret and Hawkin Fank Bourret, daughter and son of Sam and Mikaela Bourret of Whitefish, were born Aug. 26, 2024, in Whitefish. 

Finley weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 18 inches long. Hawkin weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 inches long. 

Paternal grandparents are Paul and Lovi Bourret of Belgrade. 

Maternal grandparents are Robert and Kathy Campbell of Wenatchee, Washington. 

Kolter Wayne Chapman, son of Nathan and Autumn Chapman of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 28, 2024, in Whitefish. 

He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches long. 

He joins Kaisley and Kade. 

Paternal grandparents are JB and Paula Chapman of Craig, Colorado. 

Maternal grandparents are Pennie Olson of Kalispell; Clay and Tonya Olson of Johnston, Colorado. 

Hans Elis Jackola, son of Tor and Saara Jackola of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 31, 2024, in Whitefish. 

He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches long. 

Paternal grandparents are Kristian and Sharon Jackola of Columbia Falls. 

Maternal grandparents are Jukka and Päivi Ahonen of Lahti, Finland. 

Julia Blake Krantz and Isabella Alven Krantz, daughters of Ryan and Meagan Krantz of Columbia Falls, were born Aug. 31, 2024, in Kalispell. 

Julia weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 18 inches long. Isabella weighed 5 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 inches long. 

They join Kay and Porter. 

Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Julia Seliger. 

Riot Wade Rhodes Spears, son of Randall and Courtney Rhodes-Spears of Kalispell, was born Sept. 1, 2024, in Kalispell.  

He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long. 

He joins Violet and Lily. 

Paternal grandparent is Bambi Rhodes of Kalispell. 

Maternal grandparents are Dustin and Mindy Morris of Kalispell. 

Laykelynn-Mae Irene Bartholomew, daughter of Matthew and Tessa Bartholomew of Hot Springs, was born Sept. 1, 2024, in Kalispell. 

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

Paternal grandparent is Ruth Bartholomew of Hot Springs. 

Maternal grandparents are James and Diane Robertson of Bigfork. 

Roman Truett TaFoya, son of Grant and Alysha TaFoya of Kalispell, was born Sept. 3, 2024, in Kalispell. 

He joins Quinn. 

Paternal grandparents are Jeff and Amanda TaFoya.  

Maternal grandparents are Zane and Becky Smith. 

Selah Rae Smith, daughter of Sebastian and Jenavieve Smith of Lakeside, was born Sept. 4, 2024, in Whitefish. 

She weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 19.25 inches long. 

Paternal grandparents are Glen and Kathryn Smith of Lakeside. 

Maternal grandparents are Michael and Jennifer Deyoung of Kalispell. 

Lincoln Alexander Scott, son of Mark Scott and Emily Cookson of Whitefish, was born Sept. 5, 2024, in Whitefish. 

He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. 

He joins Kadrian, Bryer, Weston and Kimber. 

Paternal grandparents are Mark and Cindy Scott of Troy. 

Campbell Sellers Bohacs, daughter of Keith and Anna Bohacs of Kalispell, was born Sept. 9, 2024, in Kalispell. 

She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. 

She joins Nora and Raines. 

Paternal grandparents are Bo and Debbie of Kalispell. 

Maternal grandparents are John and Elizabeth of Georgia; Jim and Debbie of Georgia.