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Births 2024

The following births have been reported in 2024 to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press:

(Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital)

Wyatt Robert Edward Knight, the son of Donna Knight of Baldwin, was born on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.
Lena Pearl Kuenzer, the daughter of Chelsea Johnston and Roy Kuenzer of Bear Lake, was born on Monday, January 1, 2024.
Miles Dean Moriarty, the son of Kirsten and Jordan Moriarty of Onekama, was born on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Ariel Adeline Sayger, the daughter of Anastasia Morgan and Colt Sayger of Ludington, was born on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
Bentley Lee Bates, the son of Jazmin Verschueren and Jaylon Bates of Scottville, was born on Friday, January 5, 2024.
Jackson Jon Wittlieff, the son Autumn and Jonathan Wittlieff of Scottville, was born on Friday, January 5, 2024.
Scarlet Rose Baranek, the daughter of Marcia Melchert and Jacob Baranek of Manistee, was born on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Kenlee Maree Sanford, the daughter of Nicole Whitman and Lee Sanford of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Oris Oakley Francisco, the son of Lindsay and Hayden Francisco of Free Soil, was born on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
Enzo Omar Torres, the son of Jill Fuhrman Torres and Omar Torres of Memphis, Tennessee , was born on Monday, January 22, 2024 in Memphis.
Cyrus Wayne Isom, the son of Ayriel and Cameron Isom of Fountain, was born on Friday, January 27, 2024.
Evelyn Elaine Schoedel, the daughter of Elizabeth and John Schoedel of Manistee, was born on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Lillian Elaine Graham, the daughter of Ashleigh and Kenneth Graham of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Aurora Eileen Rogers, the daughter of Christina Singer and William Rogers IV of Fountain, was born on Friday, February 2, 2024.
Selena Flor Valenzuela-Gonzalez, the daughter of Alina Gonzalez-Mendoza and Edgar Flores of Walkerville, was born on Friday, February 9, 2024.
Levi-Elijah Kenneth Rivera-Allison, the son of Elisabeth Rivera-Simonds and Brayden Allison of Ludington, was born on Monday, February 12, 2024.
McKinley Rae Clark, the daughter of Ashley and Mason Clark of Manistee, was born on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Remi Rossi Sanders, the daughter of Melissa and Bryce Sanders of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
Oliver Lee Prominski, the son of Kaitlyn and Colin Prominski of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
Asher Rey Leonard, the son of Alana Bystrom and Kaleb Leonard of Ludington, was born on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
Levi Randal Ramirez-Winters, the son of Tiffany Hopkins and Dylon Ramirez-Winters, of Ludington, was born on Monday, February 26, 2024.
Harper Grace Collins, the daughter of Serena and Michael Collins of Hart, was born on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
Oaklynn Renee Gilbert, the daughter of Taylor and Joseph Gilbert of Scottville, was born on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Alexander Alan Schaner, the son of Sarah and Alex Schaner of Hart, was born on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
Luka Sage Hathaway, the son of Desirae Huber and Brandon Hathaway of Ludington, was born on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Millie Ann Martz, the daughter of Victoria and Jordan Martz, and little sister of Carleigh, of Scottville, was born on Monday, March 11, 2024.
Paisley Ann Oomen, the daughter of Alyssa Gillis and Jacob Oomen of Hart, was born on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Emmett Charles Anible, the son of Alexa Gavrilides and Austyn Anible of Ludington, was born on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Aria Rose Mendez, the daughter of Jada Ray and Devin Mendez of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
Luca John Viotta McManus, the son of Jorgelina Viotto-McManus and Trevor McManus of Custer, was born on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Hope Lynn Avra, the daughter of Brianna Kaminski and Austin Avra of Pentwater, was born at Corewell Health Gerber Hospital, Fremont, on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Lennox John Martz, the son of Amy and Tyler Martz of Scottville, was born on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Braxton Alexander Swan, the son of Bridgette and Chase Swan of Ludington, was born on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Weston Alan Griffis, the son of Emilie Case and Jake Griffis of Scottville, was born on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Lincoln Elliott Maidens, the son of Jessica Nickelsen and DuWane Maidens of Manistee, was born on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Skyla Faye Moody, the daughter of Madison Robbins and Dakota Moody of Ludington, was born on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Ava Rose White, the daughter of Erica McDonald and Austin White of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Osirus Wesley Stewart-Jennings, the son of Cheyanne Schulte and Terry Stewart-Jennings of Manistee, was born on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Benson Justin Papes, the son of Kerri and Justin Papes of Free Soil, was born on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Emery Elizabeth Hudson, the daughter of Andrea Froncek-Sievert and Sandin Hudson of Manistee, was born on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Kahlani Mae Gutierrez, the daughter of Melissa Gutierrez and Javier Gutierrez-Darios of Ludington, was born on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Illiana Rosa Solis, the daughter of Brittany Lara and Basilio Solis, Jr. of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Leland Archie Jennings North, the son of Sarah Cook and Vern North of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Saige Ellie-Anne Ray, the daughter of Hannah Tinkham and Chase Ray of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Dylan Thomas Kolaski, the son of Ada and Jordan Kolaski of Ludington, was born on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Lakota Asher Dukes, the son of Tatyana Dukes of Muskegon, was born on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Ella Mae Blount, the daughter of Harmony Noel and Josiah Blount of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont.
Emma Marie Stickney, the daughter of Sarah and Michael Stickney of Custer, was born on Friday, May 10, 2024.
Riley Robert Fletcher, the son of Andrea and Aaron Fletcher of Pentwater, was born on Friday, May 10, 2024.
Karmello Elias Mendieta Vasquez, the son of Vianca Vasquez and Hector Mendieta Salinas, Jr. of Hart, was born on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Idalia Leia Martinez, the daughter of Berthsaida Salas and Fernando Martinez of Shelby, was born on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Everly Jean Cohoon, the daughter of Rachel Grimes-Cohoon and Robert Cohoon of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Annie Jo McCulley, the daughter of Miranda and Brandon McCulley of Hart, was born on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Bella Rose Corey, the daughter of Angie Wilson and Manuel Corey IV of Shelby, was born on Monday, May 27, 2024.
Roxanne Louise Nelson, the daughter of Nicole and Patrick Nelson of Custer, was born on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Kingston Anthony Brown, the son of Aubree Rolon and Elijah Brown of Scottville, was born on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Dario Te’von Walker-Peñaloza, the son of Zenia Peñaloza and Maurice Dwayne-Darnell Walker of Ludington, was born on Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Nova Rose Kelso, the daughter of Skyla Kelso and Cameron Lange-Kelso of Ludington, was born on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Adelaide Lolita Marshall, the daughter of Sabrina and Richard Marshall of Ludington, was born on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Kailo Steven Smith, the son of McKayla Wilson and Joshua Smith of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Landen Ryan Ewing, the son of Jolynn Shoup and Travis Ewing of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Rebel Joseph Norman-Rivera, the son of Trenity Norman and Luis Mercado-Riveva, Jr. of Manistee, was born on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Silas Michael Agster Price and Marcellus Daniel Agster Price, the twin sons of Angelina Agster and Caeden Price of Irons, were born on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Cameron Lucas Castaldini, the son of Michelle and Richard Castaldini of Ludington, was born on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Alexandria Kaye McVicker, the daughter of Samantha and Luke McVicker of Fountain, was born on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Makayla Sabina Morales, the daughter of Jessica Mercado and Jesus Morales of Walkerville, was born on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Goldie Jean Knizacky, the daughter of Kaitlin Walker and Stephen Knizacky of Ludington, was born Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Penelope Rose Fischer, the daughter of Morgan and Douglas Fischer of Wellston, was born on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Emma Rose Gibbs, the daughter of Grace and Kyle Gibbs of Ludington, was born on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Weston Lee Meir, the son of Jodi Reminder and Ryan Meir of Branch, was born on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Oliver Dean Roller, the son of Kalisha and David Roller of Ludington, was born on Friday, June 28, 2024.
Aidan Robert Bigalke, the son of Kaitlin Spears and Eric Bigalke of Scottville, was born on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
Zahniyah Sofia-Bozeman Myers, the daughter of Jenna Myers of Scottville, was born on Monday, July 1, 2024.
Theodore Michael Benjamen, the son of Carol Burton and Theron Benjamen of Manistee, was born on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
William Patrick Standish, the son of Elizabeth and Shawn Standish of Ludington, was born on Monday, July 8, 2024.
Tucker Daniel Jensen, the son of Lacy and Derek Jensen of Ludington, was born on Saturday, July 20, 2024.
Adaline Katherine Martinez-McClure, the daughter of Elise McClure and Isaiah Martinez-Coleman of Ludington, was born on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Wesley James Cames, the son of Ariel Gurda and Hayden Carmes of Montague, was born on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Emanuel Israel Reyes, the son of Ana Ortiz Rivera and Manuel Reyes Dela Cruz of Hart, was born on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024.
Elliana Alice Houston, the daughter of Erynn Hoeker and Derrick Houston of Hart, was born on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Theodore Carl Ruhlig, the son of Hannah and Daniel Ruhlig of Ludington, was born on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
Silas Thomas Merrick, the son of Katelynn Kozak and Logan Merrick of Scottville, was born on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
Iris Maeve Lindbloom, the daughter of Brianna and Leo Lindbloom of Ludington, was born Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.
Lainey Rose Olson, the daughter of Cori and Wesley Olson of Ludington, was born on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
Willow Jean Harrington, the daughter of Skylar Jabrocki and Tyler Harrington of Muskegon, was born on Monday, August 26, 2024.
Donna Joan Boulee, 93, of Ludington, died Monday, August 26, 2024.
Joshua Matthew Monroe, the son of Ashley and Brenden Monroe of Free Soil, was born on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Tyr Robert Dancz, the son of Christine and Matthew Dancz of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Grayson Scott Martinsen, the son of Ashley Martinsen of Ludington, was born on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Carter Raymond Schade, the son of Kaitlyn and Caleb Schade of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
Bellamie Jay Harvey, the daughter of Angela and Devon Harvey of Custer, was born on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Amiyah Sue Andrulis-Thomas, the daughter of Stephanie Andrulis-Thomas and Nico Andrulis-Thomas of Fountain, was born on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Stephen Robert Wever, Jr., the son of Stephanie and Stephen Wever of Free Soil, was born on Monday, September 16, 2024.
Omar Romeo Ruiz, the son of Maria Rodriguez and Oscar Ruiz Conteras of Hart, was born on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Raeanna Jean Cormany, the daughter of Brandi Caloia and Tristan Bromley of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
Lysander Bellamy Buell, the son of Chrystal and London Buell of Ludington, was born on Monday, September 23, 2024.
Colton Glenn Kemp, the son of Elizabeth and Brayden Kemp of Manistee, was born on Monday, September 23, 2024.
Colson Archer Tighe, the son of Breanna and Andrew Tighe of Manistee, was born on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Baker Steven Gannon, the son of Elizabeth and Conor Gannon of Ludington, was born on Friday, September 27, 2024.
Ezykiel Liam Ross, the son of Taylor Cander and Jerison Ross of Scottville, was born on Monday, September 30, 2024.
Oscar Garza, Jr., the son of Davia Escobar and Oscar Garza of Shelby, was born on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Ella Jo Powell, the daughter of Jessica and Nicholas Powell of Ludington, was born on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Filo May Jobbins-Ortiz, the daughter of Kelly Jason and Juan Jobbins-Ortiz of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Meliodas Lupin Fynn Kelley, the son of Aedily Kelley of Fountain, was born on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Lucas Axel Storm, the son of Jasmin and Paul Storm of Ludington, was born on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Skylar Ann Argue, the daughter of Donna Honeycutt and Devon Argue of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Luke Jay Claveau, the son of Tashawna Scovill of Hart, was born on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Bentley Christopher Hogan, the son of Mikhayla and Nathan Hogan of Manistee, was born on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Lincoln Jace Johnson, the son of Alexus Rasmussen and Shawn Johnson of Free Soil, was born on Friday, November 1, 2024.
Hadley Irene Schwandt, the daughter of Angela and Trevor Schwandt of Manistee, was born on Monday, November 4, 2024.
Everly Lasher Rahn, the daughter of Brittany and Kreighton Rahn of Manistee, was born on Monday, November 4, 2024.
Rylan Paul Meeker, the son of Mekayla and Boyd Meeker of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Hadlee Alice Pranger, the daughter of Hannah and Timothy Pranger of New Era, was born on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
James Sonny Phelps, the son of Emily and Quinn Phelps of Ludington, was born on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Ruby Jean Miklosovic, the daughter of Ehnry and Branden Miklosovic of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Brooklyn James Bishop, the daughter of Briana and Brandon Bishop of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Brayden David Quinn, the son of Mary and Joshua Quinn of Scottville, was born on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Cole Nathaniel Curtis, the son of Haleigh and Zyne Curtis of Ludington, was born on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Oliver James Sulka, the son of Sarah and Benjamin Sulka of Ludington, was born on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Willow Jane Vandenheuvel, the daughter of Montana Scott and Jared Vandenheuvel of Mears, was born on Monday, December 9, 2024.
David Ever Young, the son of Toby Jo and Philip Young of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Everleigh Lois Schultz, the daughter of Jessica Jannenga and Travis Schultz of Ludington, was born on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Henry Theodore Schlueter, the son of Kathryn and Jason Schlueter of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, January 18, 2024.