Seth Mkrtschjan
born July 3
Megan and Jason Mkrtschjan of Wheaton announce the birth of a son, Seth Daniel, on Friday, July 3, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Seth weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long.
Paternal grandparents are Heinz and Cheryl Mkrtschjan of Lombard and  maternal grandparents are Harry and Philomena Merrithey.

Amarah Shannon
born July 21
Kelly and Jonathan Shannon of Crawfordsville announce the birth of a daughter, Amarah Helen, on Tuesday, July 21, at Home Hospital in Lafayette. Amarah weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Paternal grandparents are Randy and Toni Shannon of Marco Island., Fla., and maternal grandparents are Mike and Nancy Burkett of Crawfordsville.
Paternal great-grandmother is Louise Shannon of Lombard, and maternal great-grandparents are Marvin and Lois Burkett of Crawfordsville.