Andrew and Jan Bernau of Glenville announce the birth of a daughter, Addison Ann Bernau, on June 27, 2012, in Albert Lea. Addison weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21 inches long. She joins a sister, Alicia Bernau.

Grandparents are Merrill and Debi Bernau of Emmons and Duane and Mary Jo Vanderploeg of Ellendale. Great-grandparents are Maxine Vanderploeg of Albert Lea and Joe Groeneweg of Clarks Grove.

 

Ben and Lindsay Blecker of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Landon Ann Blecker, on June 21, 2012, in Albert Lea. Landon weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Brian and Beckie Blecker of Albert Lea and Mark and Stacia Schumaker of Glenville. Great-grandparents are Glen and Donna Blecker of Leesburg, Fla., Kathie and James Leuring of Rockford, Ill., and Ross and RuthAnn Severtson of Hayward.

 

Ryan and Lindsey Madson of Glenville announce the birth of a son, Ryker Paul Madsen, on June 26, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Ryker weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and was 22 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Tom and Linda Lorenzen of Glenville and Bruce and Debbie Madsen of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Arlynn Anderson of Glenville, Betty and Duane Peterson of Emmons and Paul and Kay Madsen of Albert Lea.

 

Wade and Karen Erickson of Ellendale announce the birth of a daughter Samantha Erickson on March 16, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Samantha weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. She joins stepsisters: Alyssa Erickson, 14, and Sara Erickson, 11.

Grandparents are Joseph and Jeanne Hmielewski of Ashland, Wis., and Henry and Paulene Carlson of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Phylis Anderson of Albert Lea and Helen Hmielewski of Ashland, Wis.

 

Trevor and Emily Kruger of Waconia announce the birth of a son, Ethan Reid Kruger, on June 24, 2012, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. Ethan weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18 inches long. He joins siblings, Kelsey and Katelyn.

Grandparents are Reid and Sherry Ulve of Albert Lea and Lynette Kruger of George, Iowa. Great-grandparents are S.L. and Joyce Johnson and Dick Ulve, all of Albert Lea.