Matt and Diane Sirek of Webster will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. There will be an open house from 3-8 p.m. at the St. Patrick Social Hall, 24425 Old Hwy. 12 Blvd., Jordan.
The couple was married November 22, 1969. No gifts please.

A daughter, Helen Katherine Toenies, was born to Chris and Renee (Trnka) Toenies of Webster on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Northfield Hospital. Helen weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21-1/2 inches long. Helen was welcomed home by big brother Charlie, age 2.
Grandparents are Clarence and Margaret Trnka of Webster and Don and Virginia Toenies of Sauk Centre.

Jim and Lannie Pavek of Shakopee will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary with an open house on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at the Park Ballroom in New Prague. There will be a social hour at 2 p.m., with dinner at 5:30 p.m.
The couple was married on September 20, 1969.

Renee Wilson of Minneapolis and Bruce Wilson of Fridley announce the engagement of their daughter Kristine Wilson of Austin to Shawn Yackly of Austin, son of John and Becky Yackly of Montgomery.
Shawn and Kristine live in Austin, and work together in Owatonna.
No wedding date has been set.

Russ and Stacy Kiihn of New Prague are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Joshua David Chelmo, to Brendan Fallon Kenny, son of Rick and Mary Kenny of Narragansett, RI.
Mr. Chelmo received his Masters from Southern New Hampshire University, and is a Senior Publicity & Events Manager for Collette in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Mr. Kenny graduated cum laude from The University of Rhode Island, and is a Risk and Compliance Agent for WePay in Providence, Rhode Island.
A November 16, 2019 wedding is planned in Foxborough, MA.

A son, Adam Patrick Biermaier, was born to Jeremy and Sarah (Walsh) Biermaier of New Prague on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System, New Prague. Adam weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. Adam was welcomed home by big brother Matthew, age 7, and big sister Anne, age 3.
Grandparents are David and Roselyn Biermaier of New Prague and Pat and Kathy Walsh of Murdock, MN.

A son, Aiden John Schoenecker, was born to Collin and Annie (Edel) Schoenecker of New Prague on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee. Aiden weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 22 inches long. Aiden was welcomed home by big sister Ava, age 2.
Grandparents are Bruce and Jean Edel and Doug and Vera Schoenecker all of New Prague.
Great-grandparents are Claude and Janet Mahowald and Lorraine Edel all of New Prague.

A daughter, Bella May Puncochar, was born to Michael and Rachel (Rice) Puncochar of New Prague on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System, New Prague. Bella weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 18-1/2 inches long. Bella was welcomed home by her older siblings Wyatt, age 5 and Evie, age 3.
Grandparents are Jack and Amy Puncochar of New Prague and Bob and Kathy Rice of St. Francis.
Great-grandparents are Frank and Doreen Schoenbauer of Jordan.

Amanda Maruska, daughter of Paul and JoAnne Maruska, and Tony Lambrecht, son of Diane and Kyle Stoleson and Randy and Linda Lambrecht, were married Saturday, May 4, 2019, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague. Father Kevin Clinton officiated at the 3 p.m. ceremony.
Lectors were Molly O’Neill and Mary Anna Henggeler, gift bearers were Barb Maruska and Patty Friedges. Music was by Maggie O’Neill, Maizie Diehl and Debbie Gregor.

Don and Rose Marie Hauer are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married June 6, 1959, at St. Wenceslaus Church in New Prague.
The couple has lived their entire lives in the New Prague-Heidelberg area.

Ken and Linda Picka of New Prague will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 23, with an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. at the KC Hall in New Prague.
Ken Picka and Linda Hartman were married June 21, 1969, at St. Benedict Catholic Church.
All relatives and friends are welcome.

A daughter, Adeline Rose Simon, was born to Andy and Megan (Maruska) Simon of New Prague on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee. Adeline weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 inches long. Adeline was welcomed home by big brother Raymond, age 4 and sister Vivian, age 2.
Grandparents are Paul and JoAnne Maruska of New Prague and Joe and Sandy Simon of Lonsdale.
Great-grandparents are Mary Ann Maruska and Rose Ann Solheid both of New Prague.

A son, Jayden James Bisek, was born to Joshua and Erica (Ferrazzo) Bisek of New Prague on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System, New Prague. Jayden weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Frank and Donna Bisek and Tony and Desiree Ferrazzo all of New Prague.
Great-grandparents are Cathleen Sexton of Stillwater and Sylvester Wacker of New Prague.

A daughter, Edisen Margaret Schroeder, was born to Derek and Tara (Koehnen) Schroeder of Elko New Market on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Fairview Southdale. Edisen weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. She is welcomed home by big sisters Winslow, age 4 and Franklyn, age 2.
Grandparents are Dan and Peg Koehnen of New Prague and Tom and Sandy Schroeder of Wells.
Great-grandparents are Gene and Ceil Simon of Veseli and Donna Schroeder of Minnesota Lake.

A daughter, Juanita Leigh Sanchez was born to Edgar and Margaret (Auville) Sanchez of Jordan on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee. She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long. Welcoming her into this world are two awesome, proud big brothers, Edgar and Marcus Sanchez.
Grandparents are Juan Sanchez Martinez of Cordoba, Veracruz, MX, Margarita Sanchez Vargas of Chaska, Arthur Auville of Bushnell, FL and Shiva Wilson of Jordan.

A son, Aiden Nick Schuette, was born to Dennis and Lindsay (Palma) Schuette of New Prague on Sunday, Mar. 17, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System, New Prague. Aiden weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. He is welcomed home by big brothers Collin, age 6 and Nolan, age 4.
Grandparents are Dennis and Kathy Palma of New Prague and Jon and Peg Schuette of Belle Plaine.
Great-grandparents are Elmer and Rosie Palma of Veseli and Ardelle Solheid of New Prague.