Hazel Carol Ann Suntken was born to Erin and Zach Suntken at 1:10 p.m. Friday, measuring 19 inches long and weighing 6 pounds, 15 ounces.

The couple came in for delivery on New Year’s Eve, though they said Hazel was a welcome interruption to a holiday evening with no particular plans.

Baby New Year’s middle name comes from Erin Suntken’s grandmother, Carol Ann.

“I was her only granddaughter,” Erin said. “I called dibbs on the name.”

-Messenger photo by Elijah Decious
The first baby of 2021 at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center was Hazel Carol Ann Suntken, born on New Year’s Day at 1:10 p.m.

Now, about five years after her grandmother passed, the name finds new life.

Hazel Carol Ann’s maternal grandparents are Jeff and Anita Smith. Her paternal grandparents are Pam and Wayne Suntken.

This year’s first baby actually came on New Year’s Day. The first baby of 2020 was not born until Jan. 3.