Births Announced

Jack Benson Schafer

Michael and Jamie (Reif) Schafer of Naperville are the parents of a son, Jack Benson, born Jan. 7 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 20 inches in length. He was welcomed home by two sisters, Rylan, 8, and Emersen, 5, and one brother, Jett, 3. Maternal grandparents are Kurt and Betty Rief of Lake Zurich. Paternal grandparents are Crane and Carolyn Schafer of Princeton.

Martin Joseph Washkowiak

Amy Konczak and David Washkowiak of LaSalle are the parents of a son, Martin Joseph, born Jan. 25 at St. Margaret’s Health - Spring Valley. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 17 inches in length. He was welcomed home by two brothers, Dominic, 18, and Daniel, 18 months. Maternal grandparents are Raymond and Michele Konczak. Paternal grandmother is Lori Vasquez. Great-grandparents are Don and Delores Croissant of Ladd.

Alexander Lee Kohr

Samantha Kohr and Aaron Walter of Oglesby are the parents of a son, Alexander Lee, born Jan. 26 at St. Margaret’s Health - Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds and measured 20 inches in length.