Emalee Versch of Marion announces the birth of a son, Elijah Jon Versch, Feb. 28 at Washington County Hospital, Washington.

He weighed 7 pounds, 13½ ounces and was 20½ inches long.

Jim and Judy Versch of Marion are grandparents.

Great-grandparents are Dolan Frye of Deshler, Neb., Marvin and Norma Wymore of Cambridge, Neb., and Virgil and Frances Versch of McPherson.