A son, Thomas James Simon, was born to Andy and Megan (Maruska) Simon of New Prague on Friday, May 5, 2023 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee. Thomas weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. Thomas is welcomed home by his siblings Raymond, age 8, Vivian, age 6, Adeline, age 4 and Cecilia, 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.
A daughter, Philomena Carmen Kaminsky, was born to Stephen and Mary (Riese) Kaminsky of Forest Lake on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at A New Story Birth Center, Milaca. Philomena weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. She is welcomed home by big sister Guadalupe Rose, 14 months old. Philomena was baptized Monday, February 14, 2022 by Father Cassian DiRocco at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Miesville. Godparents are Louis and Elizabeth Bogowith of Montgomery.
Grandparents are Gary and Marita Kaminsky of New Prague and Arnie and Sharon Riese of Medford, WI.
Anh Tran (Mia) and Daniel Bartusek were married on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at The Depot in New Prague, MN. Judge Colleen King officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Phuoc Tran and Hang Tu of Phan Rang, Vietnam. The groom is the son of Mark and Mary Bartusek, New Prague, MN.
Anh will graduate in May from Metropolitan State University, St. Paul with a Bachelors Degree in Management Information Systems. Daniel graduated from North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, North Dakota in 2017 and works as a pipe fitter.
The couple live in Lakeville, MN.
A son, Asher Jacob Larson, was born to Jay and Billi (Lambrecht) Larson of Fate, TX on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Baylor, Scott & White, Rowlett, TX. Asher weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19 inches long. Asher is welcomed home by his siblings, Daniel, age 15, William, age 13, Matthew, age 10 and Caroline, age 7.
Grandparents are Elmer and Vicki Lambrecht and Joan and the late Alton Larson, all of New Prague.
A son, Darby Michael Ryan, was born to Peter and Brittany (Theisen) Ryan of Dyersville, IA on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Unitypoint Finley Hospital, Dubuque, IA. Darby weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19.25 inches long.
Grandparents are Ron and Rose Ryan of New Prague and Dan and Lynn Theisen of Earlville, IA.
Great-grandparent is Germaine Theisen of Dyersville, IA.
A son, Beckett Bradley Drazan, was born to Brad and Makayla (Schmitz) Drazan of New Prague on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Fairview, Burnsville. Beckett weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. Beckett is welcomed home by his siblings Anders, Kinley and Hudson, age 2.5.
Grandparents are Steve and Mary Drazan and Tom and Shari Schmitz, all of New Prague.
Great-grandparents are Irma Langer and Shirley Mann, both of New Prague.
A daughter, Elizabeth Jane Kelly, was born to Matt and Ellie (Stasney) Kelly of Jordan on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, New Prague. Elizabeth weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 inches long. Elizabeth is welcomed home by big sisters Lillian, age 5 and Vera, age 2.
Grandparents are Jack and Patty Stasney of Jordan and Mike and Linda Kelly of Comfrey.
Great-grandparents are John and Rita Stasney of Montgomery, Nettie Kelly of Comfrey and Gary and Joyce Berg of Sleepy Eye.
A son, Miles Cooper Rosival, was born to Douglas Rosival and Kasey O’Malley of St. Paul on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Fairview Hospital. Miles weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. Miles is welcomed home by big brother Simon, age 5.
Grandparents are Bonnie O’Malley of New Prague, and Mary and Richard Rosival of Montgomery.
Great-grandparent is Evelyn Bastyr of New Prague.
A daughter, Gwendolyn Anne Kaminsky, was born to Philip and Bethany (Gazelka) Kaminsky of Duluth on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Duluth. Gwendolyn weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. Gwendolyn is welcomed home by big sisters Mary, age 4 and Abby, age 2. Gwendolyn was baptized Sunday, July 25th by Father Ryan Moravitz at The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary in Duluth. Godparents are Nick and Mariah Kaminsky of Mankato.
Grandparents are Gary and Marita Kaminsky of New Prague and Brian and Melissa Gazelka of Spicer.
Kayla L. Shepherd of The Dalles, OR, daughter of Michele (Shelley) and Christopher Shepherd of Jordan, MN, and Daniel J. Ellefson of The Dalles, son of Gwen and Jeff Ellefson of Savage, MN, were married on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 4 p.m. The wedding and reception took place at The Jerome Event Center in Delano, MN. Casey Benford, a friend of the groom, officiated.
The bride was escorted by her parents. The Bridesmaids were Nicole Wehseler, Cara Schmitz, Jenny Guenther, Avery Alton, Andrea Castilla, Kim Katz, Casey Pawelk and Lee Dishop.
A daughter, Clara Ann Pettinelli, was born to Stephen and Kimberly (May) Pettinelli of New Prague on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, New Prague. Clara weighed 9 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20- 1/2 inches long. Clara is welcomed home by big brothers, Oliver, age 10, Sam age 6 and big sister, Lucy age 4.
Grandparents are Marty and Joan May of New Prague and Maryellen and Larry Pettinelli of Britt.
Great-grandparents are Kathy Beatty of Montgomery, Oscar and Marilyn May of New Prague, Pat Szczech of Woodbury and Eddie and Jennie Mayasich of Tower.
Tom and Sandy Vlasak of New Prague celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 27, 2021 in Lakeville with their children, Scott, Bryan, Michael, Troy, and Tracy, and grandchildren, Conner, Mia, Thomas, Lila, and Eliott. Spouses were in attendance as well as Troy’s in-laws. A great time was had by all. They were married on May 21, 1966.
A daughter, Harper Mae Weinandt, was born to Austin and Kelsey (Becker) Weinandt of New Prague on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee. Harper weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Grandparents are Jim and Jean Becker, Mike Weinandt and Ruth Weinandt all of New Prague.
Great-grandparents are Cliff and Joyce Johannes and Cecilia Becker all of New Prague.
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.
