Births

Cora Rose Knaff, daughter of Jeren and Danielle Knaff of Kalispell, was born Oct. 16, 2024, in Whitefish. 

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

She joins Jaxan, Eli, Juliet, Nels and Linden. 

Paternal grandparents are Kelly and Jill Knaff of Kalispell. 

Maternal grandparents are Barry and Ingrid Milbrandt of Kalispell. 

Aurora Matilynn Bartlett, daughter of Mathew Cullen Bartlett and Jessie Lynn Weinman of Kalispell, was born Nov. 3, 2024, in Kalispell. 

She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20.25 inches long. 

Paternal grandparents are George Randall and Christine Cullen Bartlett of Kalispell. 

Maternal grandparents are James Harrison and Ruby Alice Weinman of Libby. 

Raelynn Dawn Johnson, daughter of Cody and Hannah Johnson of Kalispell, was born Nov. 20, 2024, in Kalispell. 

She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20.5 inches long. 

She joins Leola and Alex and unfortunately just missed her biggest brother, Zeven.   

Paternal grandparents are Lisa McCallum and Mike Richardson of Yakima, Washington; and Curt and Roz Johnson of St. Ignatius. 

Maternal grandparents are Tom and Dawn Evans of Kalispell. 

William Warren Ritter, son of Scott and Jennifer Ritter, was born Nov. 22, 2024, in Whitefish. 

He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 18.25 inches long. 

He joins Kylie, Addyson, Eli and Mackenzie. 

Paternal grandparent is Diana Ritter. 

Maternal grandparents are Ralph and Carol Oneil. 

Orson Oliver Duval, son of Zach and Donita Duval of Lakeside, was born Nov. 25, 2024, in Kalispell. 

He weighed 11 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21.25 inches long.  

He joins Anders. 

Paternal grandparents are Kerry Duval of Moorehead, Minnesota and Renee Duval of Fresno, California. 

Maternal grandparents are Ross and Char Magnuson of Billings. 

Marina Katherine Langfield, daughter of Andrew Langfield and Elena Phontrides of East Glacier, was born Nov. 26, 2024, in Kalispell. 

She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 21 inches long. 

She joins Kosta and Ari. 

Paternal grandparents are Joe and Kate Langfield of Boise, Idaho. 

Maternal grandparents are Steve and Kathy Phontrides of Portland, Oregon. 

Miles Edmond O’Connell, son of Sean and Vikki O’Connell of Kalispell, was born Dec. 2, 2024, in Kalispell. 

He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 21 inches long. 

Paternal grandparents are Kelly and Jeanne O’Connell of Kalispell. 

Maternal grandparents are Beth Rich of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Rick Brown of Florida, and Patti Fletcher of Texas. 

Bodie Gene Parrish, son of Levi Parrish and Heather Bradford of Kalispell, was born Dec. 3, 2024, in Kalispell. 

He joins Keian and Lincoln. 

Paternal grandparents are Bill Parrish and Marcia Seymour of Kalispell. 

Maternal grandparents are Dan and Sheila Bradford, and Dewayne Clay all of Kalispell. 

Isla Marie Wirtanen, daughter of Cody and Alyssa Wirtanen of Kalispell, was born Dec. 4, 2024, in Kalispell. 

She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20 inches long. 

Paternal grandparents are Scott and Michelle Wirtanen of Palmer, Alaska. 

Maternal grandparents are Shane and Susan Levanen of Kalispell. 

Paxton Forrest Kirela, son of Andrew and Kristin Kirela of Kalispell, was born Dec. 5, 2024, in Kalispell. 

He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. 

Paternal grandparent is Cassius Kirela of Santa Fe, New Mexico. 

Maternal grandparents are Paul and Denise Davey of Bigfork. 

Lyle A. Harmon, son of Logan and Caitlin Harmon of Kalispell, was born Dec. 6, 2024, in Kalispell. 

He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 21 inches long. 

Paternal grandparents are Chuck and Darla Harmon of Kalispell. 

Maternal grandparents are Duane and Janet MacLennan of Kalispell. 

Gabriella Marie Putman and Juliette Jean Putman, daughters of Kylan and Ariel Putman of Bigfork, were born Dec. 7, 2024, in Kalispell. 

Gabriella weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long; Juliette was 4 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 17 inches long. 

Paternal grandparents are Steve Putman and Theresa Putman. 

Maternal grandparents are Kurt and Kim StallKnecht. 

Natalie Anne Catlett, daughter of Ron and Heather Catlett of Kalispell, was born Dec. 9, 2024, in Kalispell. 

She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20.25 inches long.  

She joins Ryan, Andrew and Owen. 

Paternal grandparents are Ron and Jill Catlett. 

Maternal grandparents are Brad and Susan Ray of Kalispell. 

Gracie Cae Hanson, daughter of Jacob and Jordan Hanson of Columbia Falls, was born Dec. 10, 2024, in Kalispell. 

She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 18.5 inches long.  

Paternal grandparents are Chris Hanson (deceased) and Nicole Bunker. 

Maternal grandparents are T.J. and Dona Lefebure, and Kristie Lefebure (deceased). 

AlayDa Rae Scott, daughter of Tyrique and Alyssa Scott of Kalispell, was born Dec. 14, 2024, in Kalispell. 

She weighed 4 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 17 inches long. 

She joins Armisia. 

Paternal grandparents are Beau and Janisse Leonard of Sierra Vista, Arizona. 

Maternal grandparents are Joash and Crystal Willard of Kalispell. 

Nathaniel Peregrin Chertudi, son of James and Rebecca Chertudi of Columbia Falls, was born Dec. 16, 2024, in Whitefish.  

He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 inches long. 

He joins Charlotte and Elise. 

Paternal grandparents are Bill and Linda Chertudi of Monmouth, Oregon. 

Maternal grandparents are Rob and Betty Natelson of Lakewood, Colorado. 

Phoebe Fitch Blanchard, daughter of Chad and Haylee Blanchard of Kalispell, was born Dec. 18, 2024, in Kalispell. 

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

She joins Barrier. 

Paternal grandparents are Byron and Cindy Blanchard of Weaverville, California. 

Maternal grandparents are Sandra Lee and Pete Sauer of Somers. 

Hope Claire Christensen, daughter of Sam and Hannah Christensen of Hot Springs, was born Dec. 18, 2024, in Kalispell. 

She weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 18.75 inches long. 

Paternal grandparents are James and Abra Christensen of Heron, Montana. 

Maternal grandparents are Mike Warnes of Plains, and Doug and Kari Bauer of Hot Springs. 

Fletcher Nahinu Perry, daughter of Brent and Jolene Perry of Kalispell, was born Dec. 19, 2024, in Kalispell. 

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

She joins Audree and Makena. 

Paternal grandparents are Anela Kowalski of Kalispell, and Benny John Perry of Alabama. 

Maternal grandparents are Jay and Dara VanQuekelberg of Columbia Falls. 

Juniper Jean Niles, daughter of Sean and Julie Niles of Whitefish, was born Dec. 20, 2024, in Kalispell. 

Paternal grandparents are Greg and Barbara Niles of Whitefish. 

Maternal grandparents are Ken and Joanie Bartholomew of Temecula, California. 

Mason Earl Johnson, son of Brandon Johnson and Ashley Dewey of Kalispell, was born Dec. 22, 2024, in Kalispell. 

He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. 

He joins Beckham and Everly. 

Paternal grandparents are Mishelle Johnson of Maricopa, Arizona and David Johnson (deceased) of Lakeside. 

Maternal grandparents are Earl Dewey of Ennis, Montana and Sherene Joy of Kalispell. 

Paul Stellan Lee Kutzman, son of Max and Julia Kutzman of Whitefish, was born Dec. 23, 2024, in Whitefish. 

He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19 inches long. 

Paternal grandparents are Jerry and Kathy Kutzman of Whitefish. 

Maternal grandparent is Heather Moore of Mesquite, Nevada. 

Georgia Lynn Morin, daughter of Joshua and Hannah Morin of Kalispell, was born Dec. 24, 2024, in Kalispell. 

She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 inches long. 

Paternal grandparents are Mark and Mary Morin of Kalispell. 

Maternal grandparents are Bart and Susan Healy of Kalispell. 

Richard Wyatt Geldrich, son of Jakob and Shiann Geldrich of Kalispell, was born Dec. 24, 2024, in Kalispell. 

He weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 19 inches long. 

Paternal grandparents are Russ and Kari Geldrich of Kalispell. 

Maternal grandparents are Bob and Rosanna Malloy of Kalispell.