Births 2023

The following births have been reported in 2023:

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

  • David Grey Reeves, the son of Chloe Reeves and Cameron Holler, of Manistee, was born on Monday, January 2, 2023.
  • Duncan Jack Kaminski, the son of Jaclyn and Jason Kaminski of Manistee, was born on Monday, January 9, 2023.
  • Aaron Lewis Sadler, the son of Jessica and Aaron Sadler of Manistee, was born on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
  • Olivia Rose Smith, the daughter of Sarah DeBor and Jeffery Smith of Mears, was born on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
  • Trent Jeffrey Dickenson, the son of Holly Finney and Raymond Dickenson of Hart, was born on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
  • Troy Sylvester Fargo, the son of Jordyn Wittkamp and Bryce Fargo of Ludington, was born on Friday, January 13, 2023.
  • Emerson Reese Ballard, the daughter of Meghan and Brett Ballard of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
  • Mason Lee Austin, the son of Cierra Krzymicki and Myles Austin of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023.
  • Eleanor Margaret Stein, the daughter of Margaret Robinson and Bryan Stein of Ludington, was born on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023.
  • Brayden Chase Johnson, the son of Tierney and Nathan Johnson of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023.
  • Benny Lee Fink, the son of Alexa and Tyler Fink of Manistee, was born on Monday, January 30, 2023.
  • Raylin Rose Quillin, the daughter of Khyler Villarreal and Christopher Quillin of Ludington, was born on Friday, February 3, 2023.
  • Winnie Lynn Madsen, the daughter of Virginia and Jacob Madsen of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
  • Theodore Duane Dorris, the son of Felicia Marquand and Julian Dorris of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
  • Jocelynn Jane Sheffield, the daughter of Kari and Brian Sheffield of Fountain, was born on Monday, February 13, 2023.
  • Leah Vazquez, the daughter of Jessica Costilla-Vazquez and Edgar Vazguez of Pentwater, was born on Monday, February 13, 2023.
  • Everleigh Lynn Curtis, the daughter of Haleigh and Zayne Curtis of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
  • Josi Joseph Smith, the son of Melissa Tompkins and Joshua Smith, was born on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
  • LilyAna Rose Heisey, the daughter of Christine and Jeremy Heisey of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
  • Abrabella Sage DeRooy, the daughter of Kaitlin and Keagan DeRooy of Ludington, was born on Thursday, February 16, 2023.
  • Silas Nelson-Lee Kelso, the son of Skyla Sloane and Cameron Lange-Kelso of Ludington, was born on Thursday, February 16, 2023.
  • Roman Baldemar Martinez, the son of Maria and Baldemar Martinez, Jr., of Shelby, was born on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
  • Prince Ixti Walker-Penaloza, the son of Zenia Penaloza and Maurice Walker of Ludington, was born on Monday, February 27, 2023.
  • Everleigh Elmira Garcia, the daughter of Shalaya Robinson and Miguel Garcia, Sr., of Shelby, was born on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
  • Aiden James Emanuel, the son of Katie and Mark Emanuel, Jr. of Custer, was born on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
  • Levi Lee Outcalt, the son of Jessica Sears and Michael Outcalt of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
  • Nora Rose DuBois, the daughter of Emma and Nathan DuBois of Scottville, was born on Thursday, March 9, 2023.
  • Faith Keira Jacobsen, the daughter of Seana and Travis Jacobsen of Manistee, was born on Friday, March 10, 2023.
  • Emberlyn Rose McDonald, the daughter of Isabella Clem and Elisha MacDonald of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
  • Luis Manuel Lugo, the son of Dulce and Luis Lugo of Hart, was born on Monday, March 20, 2023.
  • Thea Kay Swisher, the daughter of Nichole and Nicholas Swisher of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
  • Avalynn Mae Pranger, the daughter of Hannah and Timothy Pranger of New Era, was born on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
  • Wesley Allen Purple, the son of Tobia and Jacob Purple of Manistee, was born on Friday, March 24, 2023.
  • Chloe Lynn Cornwall, the daughter of Jessica Kruk and Jacob Cornwall of Fountain, was born on Friday, March 24, 2023.
  • Dane Alexander Sadler, the son of Drew Livingston and Deven Sadler of Baldwin, was born on Monday, March 27, 2023.
  • Jayce Jonclaude Gomez, the son of Justine Patterson and Jon Gomez of Free Soil, was born on Monday, April 3, 2023.
  • Buckley Christopher Newman, the son of Kaziah Erzen and Cody Newman, was born on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
  • Zachary Lee Dittmer, the son of Aimee and Chris Dittmer of Hudsonville, was born on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Maternal grandparents are John and Deb Veenstra of Grandville. Paternal grandparents are Peggy and Gary Dittmer of Scottville.
  • Hunter Allen Boerema, the son of Stephanie Sadler and Dustin Boerema of Fountain, was born on Thursday, April 13, 2023.
  • Lydia Carly Jean Buchler, the daughter of Alyssa Buchler of Baldwin, was born on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
  • Luke Austin Hansberger, the son of Mikayla and Austin Hansberger of Ludington, was born on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
  • Jonah Thomas Tuka, the son of Rebecca and David Tuka of Manistee, was born on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
  • Ollie Mae Weiler, the daughter of Jozie and Kyle Weiler of Ludington, was born on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
  • Owen Alan Sanders, the son of Cayla and Frank Sanders of Fountain, was born on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
  • Lucia Penelope Martinez, the daughter of Arandy and George Martinez of Shelby, was born on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
  • Penny Lynn Plummer, the daughter of Hannah and Elliot Plummer of Ludington, was born on Monday, May 8, 2023.
  • Mila Ella Newsom, the daughter of Madeline Tabaczka and Jacob Newsom of Free Soil, was born on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
  • Cooper Lawrence Gannon, the son of Elizabeth and Connor Gannon of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
  • Amyra Nichole Lanier, the daughter of Ryana Roberts and Demari Lanier of Hart, was born on Friday, May 19, 2023.
  • Athena LeeAnn Althaus, the daughter of Taylor and Troy Althaus of Scottville, was born on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
  • Krew Karson Woodard, the son of Hannah Gavlinski and Logan Woodard of Ludington, was born on Monday, May 22, 2023.
  • Elliot Carter Mayer Ortiz, the son of Meridith Ingle and Rafael Ortiz of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
  • Piper Greene, the daughter of Crystin and Joshua Greene of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
  • Ann Marie Putkela, the daughter of Christina and Eric Putkela of Baldwin, was born on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
  • Brayden Mitchell Hamm, the son of Jennifer and Mitchell Hamm of Custer, was born on Friday, May 26, 2023.
  • Rilynn Aurora James Bayle, the daughter of Chase Leonard and Robert Bayle of Hart, was born on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
  • Alivia Elizabeth Gaut, the daughter of Samantha and Koddy Gaut of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
  • Sienna Kay Slawinski, the daughter of Tara and Andrew Slawinski of Manistee, was born on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
  • Oaklynn-Lisa Ann Russell, the daughter of Jasmine Raymond of Scottville, was born on Monday, June 5, 2023.
  • Charlotte Mae Mellon, the daughter of Taylor and Nicholas Mellon of Manistee, was born on Monday, June 5, 2023.
  • Lainey Nicole Robidoux, the daughter of Nicole and Nathan Robidoux of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
  • Lyrah Rae Miller, the daughter of Mahayla Burns and Jared Miller of Hart, was born on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
  • Mckenzie Summer Leet, the daughter of Casey Sanborn and Ryan Leet of Custer, was born on Monday, June 12, 2023.
  • Ian Ramon Martinez Frost, the son of Margarita Martinez-Coleman and Michael Frost of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
  • Julian Ariel Cintura, the son of Anyissa Salinas and Jose Cintura, Jr., of Walkerville, was born on Friday, June 16, 2023.
  • Octavia Jupiter-Mae Yoder, the daughter of Aedily Kelley and Davidian Yoder of Fountain, was born on Monday, June 19, 2023.
  • Kimmi Jay Hennessey, the daughter of Destiny and Matthew Hennessey of Walkerville, was born on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
  • Haleigh Rose Snowden, the daughter of Ashley and Brett Snowden of Irons, was born on Monday, June 26, 2023.
  • Lydia Kaye Yankee, the daughter of Kayela and Andrew Yankee of Ludington, was born on Monday, June 26, 2023.
  • Steven Robert Darknell, 74, of Ludington, died on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
  • Fisher Michael Hogan, son of Mikhayla and Nathan Hogan of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
  • River Joe Tyler Baisden and Eliana Alice Baisden, twin children of Celeste Pitones and Joe Baisden of Pentwater, were born on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
  • Sailor Leia Marcellus, daughter of Dominque Jones and Drew Marcellus of Ludington, was born on Monday, July 3, 2023.
  • Archer Bradley Cook, the son of Samantha Hanley and Alex Cook of New Era, was born on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
  • Lilliana Pearl Leigh Loeser, the daughter of Chelsie and Mackenzie Loeser of Custer, was born on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
  • Rhett Christopher Eldredge, the son of McKenna and Kevin Eldredge of Ludington, was born on Sunday, July 9, 2023.
  • Brayden Scott Farber, the son of Elizabeth and Matthew Farber of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
  • David Duane Cooper, the son of Marissa Granger and Mark Cooper, was born on Sunday, July 16, 2023.
  • Arlo Lasher Rahn, the son of Brittany and Kreighton Rahn of Manistee, was born on Monday, July 17, 2023.
  • Payton Jean Argue, the daughter of Donna Honeycutt and Devon Argue of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
  • Ashelynn Rose Marshall, the daughter of Cassaundra Hoyt and Robert Marshall, Jr., of Hart, was born on Friday, July 28, 2023.
  • Roman Jeffery Marciniak, the son of Madison and Troy Marciniak of Fountain, was born on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023.
  • Elizabeth Rose Kemp, the daughter of Elizabeth and Brayden Kemp of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023.
  • Mason James Paulsen, the son of Brooke and Jeffrey Paulsen of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023.
  • Autumn Ellen Young, the daughter of Toby and Phil Young of Ludington, was born on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023.
  • Cora Lynn Lesinski, the daughter of Gabrielle and Jacob Lesinski of Pentwater, was born on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023.
  • Esmee Collette Paniucki, the daughter of Collette Rodriguez and Thomas Paniucki, Jr., of Ludington, was born on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023.
  • Wyatt Clark Northrup, the son of Spencer and Aaron Northrup of Free Soil, was born on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.
  • Letty Jo Chavalia, the daughter of Lacie and Christopher Chavalia of Scottville, was born on Monday, August 7, 2023.
  • Kross Maverick Failing, the son of Robyn and Thomas Failing of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
  • Lyra-Novalee Jupiter Annmarie Reece, the daughter of Taya and Hunter Reece of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
  • Eliza Sue Fulker, the daughter of Brandi and Russell Fulker of Free Soil, was born on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.
  • Easton John Leroy Delano, the son of Ashley and Timmy Delano, Jr. of Fountain, was born on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
  • Ella Jo Willoughby, the daughter of Melanie and Shaun Willoughby of Fountain, was born on Monday, August 28, 2023.
  • Jael Rose Alley, the daughter of Maegan and Isaac Alley of Fountain, was born on Monday, August 28, 2023.
  • Steven James Parks DeRooy, the son of Ashley and Dawson Parks of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
  • Connor Goetsch, the son of Hope Goetsch of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
  • Amelia Hope Camehl, the daughter of Yadira and Frank Camehl of New Era, was born on Friday, September 1, 2023.
  • Mallery Jean Verschueren, the daughter of Rebecca and Spencer Verschueren of Walkerville, was born on Monday, September 4, 2023.
  • Leland Ash Reeds, the son of Micaela Austin and Daniel Reeds of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
  • Adrian Luis Stever, the son of Elida Arias and Ryan Stever of Ludington, was born on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
  • Malachi Steven Black, the son of Bryana and Jared Black of Fountain, was born on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
  • Jeanette Uribe, the daughter of Karla Mendoza-Sotelo and Eduardo Uribe of Shelby, was born on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
  • Layla June LaPointe, the daughter of Shelbie and Zachary LaPointe of Branch, was born on Friday, September 8, 2023.
  • Callen Charles Lobbestael, the son of Stephanie and Andrew Lobbestael of Branch, was born on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
  • Ryles James Stec, the son of Paige and Tyler Stec of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
  • Beckett Walker Lundquist, the son of Liza McCloskey and Trent Lundquist of Ludington, was born on Friday, September 15, 2023.
  • Olivia Faylynn Marie Dwyer, the daughter of Victoria Morgan of Ludington, was born on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
  • Layla Marie Aspy, the daughter of Makala and Levi Aspy of Fountain, was born on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
  • Dawson James Sniegowski, the son of Elizabeth and Jason Sniegowski of Ludington, was born on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
  • Paisley Grace Smith, the daughter of Makenzie and Christian Smith of Branch, was born on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
  • Naomi Gabriella Linstrom, the daughter of Alyssa Harvey and Nathaniel Linstrom of Ludington, was born on Friday, September 22, 2023.
  • Alexander Lee Smith, the son of Kaitlin and David Smith of Ludington, was born on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
  • Bria Jase Golembiewski, the daughter of Michelle and Jason Golembiewski of Manistee, was born on Monday, September 25, 2023.
  • Savannah Jo Sniegowski, the daughter of Amanda and Bradley Sniegowski of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
  • Kai Matthew Quick, the son of Madison Quick of Free Soil, was born on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
  • Astrid Mae Sibley, the daughter of Alexis Krueger and Kendall Sibley, Jr., of Walkerville, was born on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
  • Emmett Thomas Latala, the son of Lindsey and Eric Latala of Ludington, was born on Monday, October 2, 2023.
  • Wyatt Grant Swartzendruber, the son of Hannah Frey and Marvin Swartzendruber of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
  • Storm Redfeather Madsen, the son of Shiann Gonzalez of Manistee and Adam Madsen of Ludington, was born on Monday, October 2, 2023.
  • Elliott Reese Gregg, the son of Cristen and Justin Gregg of Manistee, was born on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
  • Amari Wayne Bates-Fargo, the son of Alisha and Kollin Bates-Fargo of Ludington, was born on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
  • Casper Byron Bates, the son of Amber Hammerlund and Nathan Bates of Ludington, was born on Monday, October 9, 2023.
  • Bailee Lynn Dawson, the daughter of Danielle and Bart Dawson, Jr., of Scottville, was born on Monday, October 16, 2023.
  • Jackson Antonio Maurice Rosales, the son of Angie Mayse and Adrian Rosales of Custer, was born on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
  • Isla Josefina Najera, the daughter of Brianna Fitch-Lopez and Hector Najera of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
  • Autumn Michelle Howard, the daughter of Jayme and Matthew McCrary-Howard of Pentwater, was born on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
  • Colton Edward Bajtka, the son of Sarah Fricke and Dylan Bajtka of Manistee, was born on Monday, October 23, 2023.
  • Max Walter Case, the son of Megan Bratschi and Donald Case III of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
  • Paityn Jo-Ann Gaither, the daughter of Leigha Walters and Matthew Gaither of Manistee, was born on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
  • Rowan David Jensen, the son of Rylee Schaffer of Custer, was born on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
  • Juniper Mileila Harris, the daughter of Adria and Brett Harris of Manistee, was born on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
  • Nolan Hayes Spencer, the son of Megan and Hunter Spencer of Fountain, was born Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 in Traverse City.
  • Wrenley Paige Schuler, the daughter of Cameryn Sutcliffe and Bryce Schuler of Fountain, was born on Friday, November 17, 2023.
  • Rylin Linnea Sekenske, the daughter of Kristin and Christopher Sekenske, Sr., of Scottville, was born on Monday, November 20, 2023.
  • Raelynn Amber Rayne Stockwell, the daughter of Emma Hasselbalch and Casey Stockwell of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
  • Alias Javier Avra-Cabrera, the son of Jannet Avra and Alexander Cabrera of Scottville, was born on Monday, November 27, 2023.
  • Nash Edward Jeffrey Allyn, the son of Deserea and Andrew Allyn of Shelby, was born on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Corewell Health Gerber Hospital.
  • Keira Christine Petzak, the daughter of Kylie and Kellon Petzak of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
  • Khai Dior Robertson, the son of Nina and Antonio Robertson, Sr., of Ludington, was born on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
  • Dawson John Thomas, the son of Emily and Nathan Thomas of Ludington, was born on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
  • Poppy Esther Davidson, the daughter of Wynona and Caleh Davidson of Mears, was born on Friday, December 8, 2023.
  • Shayna Ann Wilson, the daughter of Mellanie and Shane Wilson of Manistee, was born on Sunday, December 10, 2023.
  • Emma Leigh Wagner, the daughter of Lauren and Adam Wagner of Ludington, was born on Monday, December 11, 2023.
  • Paisley Mae Cregg, the daughter of Jessica and Charles Cregg of Fountain, was born on Tuesday, December 12, 203.
  • Hallie Jo McCaul, the daughter of Keeli Sholtey and Johnathon McCaul of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
  • Malloree Kae Shafer, the daughter of Breanna and Jeremy Shafer of Custer, was born Monday, December 18, 2023.
  • Estrella Lune Luz Garcia, the daughter of Shalaya Robinson and Miguel Garcia, Sr., of Shelby, was born on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
  • Skye Serenity Saya, the daughter of Makayla Snyder and Mason Saya of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
  • Aria Lynn Lindsey, the daughter of Ana and LJ Lindsey of Hart, was born on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
  •  Milo James O’Brien, the son of Jessica and Michael O’Brien of Ludington, was born on Friday, December 22, 2023.

Updated Dec. 29, 2023

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