Brandon Kenneth Kirkendall, son of Lance and Deborah Kirkendall, of Buchanan is celebrating his eighth birthday today, May 8, 2010.

Maternal grandparents are David and Sandy Wetzel, of Mishawaka. Paternal grandparents are Don and Betty Kirkendall, of Niles.

Paternal great-grandmother is Emma Jean Schrumpf, of Niles.