Herbert and Amanda Mehrtens of Maeystown, Ill., announce the birth of their child, Ava Michelle, 201⁄2 inches, 7.13 pounds. She was born Dec. 11 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Steven and Cynthia Wolf of Oakville.
Paternal grandparents are the late Herbert and Viola Mehrtens of Maeystown, Ill.