Births

News from St. Joseph Hospital POLSON — Braxton Ross Andrus was the first baby born at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in 202. Braxton was born at 10:43 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 21 inches long and weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Braxton’s parents are Chrysta Cran and Dylan Andrus of Polson. Braxton’s maternal grandparents are Christopher Cran and Janae Cran, and his paternal grandparents are Christopher Andrus and Mary Langlow. Welcome to the world, Braxton.  

RONAN — Benjamin Marshall Whalen was born January 5th, 2024, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center.  He measured 6 pounds, 14 ounces and 20 inches long.  Parents are Lee and Nancy Whalen of Ronan. Benjamin joins his sibling, Fiona

RONAN — Tinsley Jean Small-Tushka was born on Dec. 20, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 8 pounds, 3ounces and 21 inches long. Parents are Kristin Small and Jeremy Tushka of Ronan. Paternal grandmother is Velma Tushka of Billings. Maternal grandparents are Sam and Betty Sm...

Zamara Couture RONAN — Zamara Brielle Couture was born on Dec. 8, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 7 pounds, 6 ounces and 19.5 inches long. Parents are George Couture and Odessa Caye of Pablo. Paternal grandparents are George Couture Sr. and Anni...

Zamara Couture RONAN — Zamara Brielle Couture was born on Dec. 8, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 7 pounds, 6 ounces and 19.5 inches long. Parents are George Couture and Odessa Caye of Pablo. Paternal grandparents are George Couture Sr. and Anni...

Aaron Bigcrane-Chief Goes Out RONAN — Aaron Michael Bigcrane-Chief Goes Out was born on Dec. 1, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 9 pounds, 4 ounces and 21 inches long. Parents are Cardell Chief Goes Out and Nathaylia Bigcrane of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Cam C...

Ivan Roland RONAN — Ivan Aurelius Roland was born on Nov. 22, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 6 pounds, 5 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Eli Roland and Aspen Bauer of Charlo. Paternal grandmother is Breanna Wallace of Hamilton. Maternal grandparents are Kevin...

ST. IGNATIUS — Malaija Rain Parker was born on Nov. 4, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 6 pounds, 3 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Eugene Parker and Olivia Longneck of St. Ignatius. Paternal grandparents are Frank and Mary Jo Parker of St. Ign...

Holt Alfiero RONAN — Holt Sherman Alfiero was born on Oct. 18, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 8 pounds, 1 ounce and 20.5 inches long. Parents are Jesse and Madison Alfiero of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Rob and Nancy Alfiero of Polson. Maternal grandparents ar...

RONAN — Zakai Axel Koenig was born on Aug. 18, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 5 pounds, 11 ounces and 19 inches long Parents are Jake and Courtney Koenig of Polson.  Paternal grandparents are Kim Dan and Kim Ann Koenig of Ronan. Materna...