Births 4-17-08
Benjamin Joseph Franek
A son, Benjamin Joseph, was born to Joseph and Julianne (Bruzek) Franek, Lonsdale, on Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Betty and Ronald Bruzek of New Prague and Ronald and Susan Franek of Lonsdale. The baby's great-grandparents are Cyril and Lorraine Bisek and Raymond and Ludmilla Bruzek, all of New Prague.
Lily Kathryn Gregory
A daughter, Lily Kathryn, was born to Dave and Trin Gregory, New Prague, on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long. She joins three siblings Ethan, 6, Alex, 4, and Brady, 2 1/2.
Grandparents are Bob Traxler of Le Center and Melvin and Kathy Gregory of St. Patrick.
Allison Marie Weckwerth
A daughter, Allison Marie, was born to Robert and Stephanie Weckwerth, Belle Plaine, on Friday, April 11, 2008, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 19 inches long. She joins three siblings Preston, 9, Colton, 7, and Keaton, 6.
Grandparents are Cheryl Mohr of New Prague and Lloyd and Mildred Weckwerth of Springfield. The baby's great-grandmother is Dorthy Johnson of Richfield.
Graham Michael Helgerson
A son, Graham Michael, was born to Matthew and Tracy (Otterness) Helgerson, New Prague, on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long. He joins two sisters Ellie, almost 5, and Claire, 2.
Grandparents are Diane and Gary Otterness of Spring Grove and Nancy and Mike Helgerson of Holcombe, WI. The baby's great-grandparents are Bob and Carol Helgerson of Cornell, WI, and Donna Otterness and Helen Melbostad, both of Spring Grove.
Tyler Patrick Giesen
A son, Tyler Patrick, was born to Luke and Kathy (Friedges) Giesen, New Prague, on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Northfield Hospital in Northfield. He weighed 10 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 22 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Al and Patty Friedges of Webster and Norbert and Mary Giesen of New Prague. The baby's great-grandparents are Mardee Weldon of New Prague, Verena Streefland of Webster and Helene Friedges of New Market.
Alexa Kae Nelson
A daughter, Alexa Kae, was born to Patrick and Katie (Hinderscheid) Nelson, Montgomery, on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long. She joins one brother Drew, 3.
Grandparents are Florian Hinderscheid of New Prague, Tom Nelson of Shakopee and Walt and Georgia Bennett of Plymouth.
Lillian Kelly Bauer
A daughter, Lillian Kelly, was born to Scott and Lynn (Schoenbauer) Bauer, New Prague, on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 18 3/4 inches long.
Grandparents are Gary and Mary Schoenbauer and George and Janelle Bauer, all of New Prague. The baby's great-grandparents are Harriet Schoenbauer of New Prague, Opal and Wayne Teig of Rake, IA, and Richard and Maggie Kelly of Bloomington.
Taylor Anne Hankinson
A daughter, Taylor Anne, was born to Jed and Kari (Bartusek) Hankinson, New Prague, on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 18 inches long. She joins one brother Carter, 7, and one sister Abigail, 2.
Grandparents are Bill Bartusek of Owatonna, Sandy Bartusek of New Prague, Joel Hankinson of Lakeville and Sandy Houg of Eden Prairie. The baby's great-grandparents are Louise Bartusek and Magdeline Clemens, both of New Prague, and Marilyn Bullock of Edina.
Alexander Jacob Heckenlaible
A son, Alexander Jacob, was born to Jacob and Kristin (Mahowald) Heckenlaible, Plymouth, on Monday, March 31, 2008, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 21 3/4 inches long.
Grandparents are Mark and Rita Mahowald and Jim and Kerry Heckenlaible, all of New Prague. The baby's great-grandparents are Allen and Ginny Mahowald of New Prague.
Adeline Marie Judson
A daughter, Adeline Marie, was born to Nate and Pam (Hruby) Judson, Apple Valley, on Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 21 inches long. She joins one brother Eli, 2.
Grandparents are Dick and Mary Jo Hruby of New Prague, Deb and Jim Kollman of Denison, IA, and Dale and Sharon Judson of Spirit Lake, IA. The baby's great-grandparents are Ralph and Helen Weiers of Union Hill.
