A daughter, Avery Angelia Aldridge, was born to Kevin and Katie (Sullivan) Aldridge of Owatonna on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Owatonna Allina Hospital. Avery weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Pat and Margaret Sullivan of New Prague, John Aldridge of Ames, IA and Rebecca Wallinga of Ankeny, IA.
A daughter, Cecilia May Simon, was born to Andy and Megan (Maruska) Simon of New Prague on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee. Cecilia weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Cecilia is welcomed home by her siblings, Ray, age 6, Vivian, age 4 and Adeline, age 2.
Grandparents are Paul and JoAnne Maruska of New Prague and Joe and Sandy Simon of Lonsdale.
Great-grandparent is Mary Ann Maruska of New Prague.
Dallas and Marsha Horejsi are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on March 20, 1971. Their children, Wendy, Jennie, Jeff and Rachel are wishing them a happy anniversary.
Dallas and Marsha Horejsi are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on March 20, 1971. Their children, Wendy, Jennie, Jeff and Rachel are wishing them a happy anniversary.
Dallas and Marsha Horejsi are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on March 20, 1971. Their children, Wendy, Jennie, Jeff and Rachel are wishing them a happy anniversary.
Roger and Barbara Howland will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple was married Feb. 28, 1981. They lived in Clear Lake, IA for 22 years and moved to the 3rd generation farm in 1998. They have owned a lake home on Lake Tetonka for the past 44 years. Their mailing address is 1560 330th St., Forest Lake, IA 50436.
A son, Owen Tyler Egbert, was born to Tyler Lon and Samantha (Bisek) Egbert of Bismarck, ND on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, ND. Owen weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. Owen is welcomed home by big sister Eloise, age 3.
Grandparents are Frank Bisek of New Prague and Lon and Melanie Egbert of Wendell, ID.
Megan Schoenbauer of Winthrop, MN (formerly of New Prague, MN), daughter of LeRoy and Pam Schoenbauer of New Prague, and Travis Schlueter of Winthrop, MN (formerly of Arlington, MN), son of John and Becky Schlueter of Arlington, announce their engagement.
Megan is a graduate of New Prague High School. She is a Farrowing Technician at Wakefield Pork.
Travis is a graduate of Minnesota New Country in Henderson, MN. He is involved in Agronomy at Central Region Coop.
An August 2021 wedding will be held at the Schlueter farm.
Ellen Bartyzal of Elko-New Market, daughter of Craig and Katie Bartyzal of Elko-New Market, and Tom Richmond of Burnsville, son of Tom and Anna Richmond of Burnsville, were married at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at the Bartyzal residence by Pastor Koboski of Hosanna Church in Lakeville.
The Lectors were Cindy Perkinson, Joe Sharkey and Gabrielle Richmond. The Vocalist was Victoria Sundberg.
The Maid of Honor was Nicole Koonce.
A daughter, Guadalupe Rose Kaminsky, was born to Stephen Thaddeus and Mary Cecelia (Riese) Kaminsky of Zumbrota on Monday, December 21, 2020 at River Valley Birth Center in St. Peter. Guadalupe weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19-1/4 inches long. Guadalupe was baptized on Sunday, January 10th, 2020 by Father Cassian DiRocco at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mieseville. Godparents are Theo and Katie Riese of Stratford, WI.
Grandparents are Gary and Marita Kaminsky of New Prague and Arnie and Sharon Riese of Unity, WI.
Happy 65th Anniversary Bill and Nancy Hix who were married on December 28, 1955.
No celebration planned.
Berklie Violet Braun was welcomed home by her big sisters Jaylie (10), Makynlie (8), and Sophie (6). Berklie was born Oct. 14, 2020 and was 5 pounds, 4 ounces. Her parents are Nick and Stephanie (Vollbrecht) Braun.
Grandparents are Dan and Becky Vollbrecht of Waterville and Brad and Dianne Braun of Waseca.
Great-Grandparents are Carl Vollbrecht of Faribault, Don and Diane Mavis Irene Miller, age 69 Grubb of Faribault, and Florence Braun of Morristown.
A son, Sawyer John Fuller, was born to Evan and Sylvia (Bisek) Fuller of New Prague on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina. Sawyer weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Frank Bisek of New Prague and Greg and Linda Fuller of Fort Pierre, SD.
Great-grandparent is Audrey Marx of Olathe, KS.
Jeremy J. Bethke, son of Jan and Chuck Wann of New Prague, and Steve and Anne Bethke of Birchwood, WI, was promoted to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, Wisconsin Air National Guard, 115th Fighter Wing, Madison, WI, on May 5, 2020. Chief Master Sgt. Bethke, a 1992 New Prague High School graduate, has more than 27 years of military service.
Randy and Nancy Fierst of New Prague were married on September 19, 1970.
A date and location for their 50th Wedding Anniversary is still to be decided once COVID- 19 pandemic conditions allow for larger gatherings.
Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary Randy and Nancy (Lapic) Fierst! Although the current pandemic will delay the celebration your milestone truly deserves, know that you are in our thoughts and we wish you the very best on this day!
Al and Vickie Rezac will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. They were married on September 12, 1970.
There will be a private family celebration on Saturday, September 12.