Braden James Stricker, son of Eric and Erin Smith Stricker, 354 Wuebker Road, Minster, was stillborn Jan. 7, 2009, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney.

Surviving with his parents are two half brothers, Justin and Andrew Wick; grandparents Vince and Phyllis Stricker, Minster, and Ron and Sharon Smith, Sun City, Ariz.; and great-grandparents Ernie and Gloria Smith, Bronsen, Fla.

Private services are planned. Burial is at St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster. Hogenkamp Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.