Gannon Robert Marquardt

Steve and Karen Marquardt, Nevada, and Brock and Logan, are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Gannon Robert Marquardt.

Gannon was born at 3:20 p.m., Sept. 5, 2006, at Freeman Hospital, Joplin. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 21.25 inches.

Paternal grandparents are Gary and Virginia Marquardt, Nevada. Paternal great-grandparents are Jack and Rose Eagleson, Columbus, Kan.

Maternal grandparent is Mary O'Sullivan, Merriam, Kan.