ISON - Jesse and Mandi Ison of Eagan, Minn., brought two new lives into the world Feb. 20. The twin girls were born at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minn. Isabella Darlene Ison was delivered at 9:29 a.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Joining her sister at 9:31 a.m. was Addilyn Shelia Ison, who weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long.
At home, the infants are welcomed by brothers Maximus and Madden.
Isabella and Addilyn's grandparents are Al and Darby Ison of Escanaba, along with Sheila and Waldean Wall of Eagan, Minn.
Great-grandparents are Bud and Mae Ison of Crandon, Wis.
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LINDQUIST - Tyler and Katie (Benson) Lindquist of Janesville, Wis., became first-time parents at 8:31 p.m. Feb 22. Delivered at Mercy Hospital, Addie Grace Lindquist weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21 inches long.
Baby Addie's grandparents are Darryl and LuAnn Lindquist of Rapid River, along with Kim and Judy Benson of Chaska, Minn.
The infant's great-grandparents are John and Esther Ludewig of Apple Valley, Minn., Arnold and Edna Becker of Bridgewater, S.D., and Lawrence and Irene Benson of Aberdeen, S.D.
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BEAUCHAMP - Mia Renee Beauchamp is the name chosen for a baby girl born at OSF St. Francis Hospital to Escanaba residents John and Jessica (Fuller) Beauchamp. Delivered at 8:19 a.m. March 3, Mia weighed 6 pounds, 14.3 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Baby Mia is welcomed home by her brother, Joshua.
The infant's grandparents are Helena Williams of West Branch, Jim and Linda Beauchamp of Escanaba and Marcie Hermans of Kimberly, Wis.
Her great-grandparents are Richard and Mary Beauchamp, along with Dorthy Kang, all of Escanaba.
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PIRLOT - Wilson residents Brooks and Nicole (Heim) Pirlot welcomed their second child, a baby girl, at 9:46 a.m. Feb. 28. Delivered at OSF St. Francis Hospital, Hannah Marie Pirlot weighed 8 pounds, 6.9 ounces and was 18.5 inches long.
At home, Hannah joins big sister Brynn.
The infant's maternal grandparents are Paul and Carrie Cole of Wilson and Mark Heim of Bark River. Paternal grandparents are Russ and Cheryl Pirlot of Wilson.
Great-grandparents are Abe and Jill Getzloff, Clark and Karen Heim, Nap and Joanne LaBonte, and Rose Pirlot.
Baby Hannah's great-great-grandfather is Ivan Sundquist.
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JOHNSON - Escanaba residents Andy and Sarah (DeGrand) Johnson welcomed their second child, a baby boy, at 9:47 a.m. March 3. Delivered at OSF St. Francis Hospital, Griffin Daniel Johnson weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.
Griffin is welcomed home by his brother, Graham.
Dan and Kathy DeGrand of Escanaba are the infant's maternal grandparents. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Mary Ann Esqueda, along with Richard and April Johnson, all of Schaffer.
Baby Griffin's great-grandparents are Charlie and Ruth Gorechi of Bark River.
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VERBEEK - Emma Ann Verbeek was the name chosen for a baby girl born to Gladstone residents Daniel and Kayla (Rappette) Verbeek at 4:19 p.m. Feb. 24. Emma weighed 7 pounds, 10.4 ounces and was 19 inches long when delivered at OSF St. Francis Hospital.
Baby Emma's grandparents are Ann and Denis Severinsen of Escanaba, John Rappette of Cornell, and Perry and Carol Verbeek of Rapid River.
The infant's great-grandparents are Mike and Joyce Creten of Gladstone and Jackie Rappette of Escanaba.
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STANNARD - Bark River residents Richard and Nichole (Ritter) Stannard, welcome a baby girl into their family at 8:45 a.m. Feb. 17. Ashlynn Marie Stannard weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Baby Ashlynn joins big sister Cassidi and brothers Brayden and Riley, all at home.
Grandparents are Tom and Karen Ritter of Ford River, Tom and Deb Stearns of Bark River, and Dale and Linda Stannard of Escanaba.
Great-grandparents are Bob and Marianne Dufour of Escanaba, Dan and Barb Ritter of Ford River, Phyllis Ritter of Lansing, Jim and Carol Wunder of Bark River, and Lois Larson of Escanaba.
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HENRY - Manistique residents Leslie Henry Jr. and Kristi Wood announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Brooke Henry. Born at 1:42 p.m Feb. 9, the infant weighed 5 pounds, 2 ounces. She was delivered at OSF St. Francis Hospital.
Elizabeth's step brothers are Tyler Henry of Manistique and Brandon Gould of Tennessee.
Mary Kay and the late Robert Joseph Wood of Manistique are Elizabeth's maternal grandparents. Paternal grandparents are Danalee Henry and Leslie Alan Henry Sr. of Manistique.
Julia Mae Smith and Kenneth Roland Smith are Elizabeth's great-grandparents.