Births 3-23-06

Luke Michael Skluzacek & Connor James Skluzacek

Twin boys, Luke Michael and Connor James were born to Bruce and Christine (Anderson) Skluzacek of Montgomery on Wednesday, March 1, 2006. Luke Michael weighed six pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Connor James was six pounds and was 19 inches long. They were born at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague, and are welcomed home by their brother, Landon, 3, and sister, Makayla, 13.

Grandparents are Gary and Rosanne Anderson of Belle Plaine and Marion Skluzacek of New Prague.

MacKenzie Lyn Stepka

A daughter, MacKenzie Lyn, was born to Stanley and Melanie (Roche) Stepka, of Veseli, on Thursday, March 2, 2006, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. She weighed nine pounds, six ounces, and was 22 inches long. She was welcomed home by Kimberly, 14, Anthony, 7, and Taylor, 2 1/2.

Grandparents are Mary and Jerry Stepka of Veseli, and Mark and Marilyn Roche of Albert Lea.

Ricky Phillip Tietz

A son, Ricky Phillip, was born to Ryan and Christina Tietz of Eagle River, AK, on Friday, March 3, 2006, at the 3rd Medical Group DoD/VA Joint Medical Treatment Facility on Elemendorf Air Force Base. He weighed six pounds, two ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Ruth Tietz of New Prague, and Craig and Kathy Oster of Oakdale. Great-grandparents are Rollie and Joan Tietz of New Prague, Alice Lehman of Montgomery, and Elizabeth McCauley of Maplewood.

Luke Jackson Berg

A son, Luke Jackson, was born to Dr. Daniel and Tara (Citrowske) Berg, of New Prague, on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. He weighed seven pounds, two ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are David Citrowske of Prior Lake, Paulette Pyle of Apple Valley, Dr. John and Ann Berg of New Prague. Great-grandparents are Beatrice Pyle-Mueller and Dorothy Citrowske both of Canby.

Cory Vincent Wolf

A son, Corey Vincent, was born to Paul Wolf and Suzanne Vincent, of Bryson City, NC, on Monday, March 13, 2006, at Mission Hospital in Ashville, NC. He weighed nine pounds, five ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long. He was welcomed home by brothers, Tyler, 7, and Noel, 3.

Grandparents are Leo and Helen Wolf of New Prague, Mary Vincent of Kansas City, MO, and Charles Vincent of Wellman, IA. Great-grandmother is Alta McGuire of Keyota, IA.

Shaelyn Grace Kukacka

A daughter, Shaelyn Grace, was born to Bryce Teply and Tammy Kukacka, of Lonsdale, on Saturday, March 18, 2006, at S. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. She weighed five pounds, two ounces, and was 18 3/4 inches long. She was welcomed home by Tasha, 15, Derek, 13, Hannah,10, and Abby, 8.

Grandparents are Harold Kukacka of New Prague and Grace Kukacka of Montgomery, Donald Teply of Mesa, AZ and Elaine Teply of Shakopee. Great grand-mother Myrtle Teply of Mesa, AZ.