Births 9-10-09
Gradyon John Callahan
A son, Gradyon John, was born to Patrick and Julie (Kotasek) Callahan of Le Center on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. He weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21-3/4 inches long. He joins siblings Michael, 20, Terry, 17, Trent Kotasek, 17, Meghan, 4, and Joseph, 3.
Grandparents are Robert and Mary Ann Kotasek of Le Sueur and John and Jacqueline Callahan of New Prague. Great-grandmother is Florence Samuelson of St. Peter.
Molly Elizabeth Sticha
A daughter, Molly Elizabeth, was born to Andrew and Amy (Payne) Sticha of New Prague on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Margaret Sticha of New Prague and Kieth and Gloria Payne of Elgin, ND. Great-grandparents are Bernice Sand of Shakopee and Barbara Payne of Elgin, ND.
Asher James Kiecker
A son, Asher James, was born to Jeremey and Kami Kiecker of Lonsdale on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. He weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21-3/4 inches long.
Grandparents are Dallas and JoDee Kiecker of Burnsville, Kim and Carey Bernea of Chicago, IL, and Mark and Andrea Sandstrom of Lake Elmo.
Ben Robert Rasmussen
A son, Ben Robert, was born to Dustin and Amy (Roushar) Rasmussen of New Prague on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20-3/4 inches long.
Grandparents are Fred and Suzanne Roushar of Lonsdale, Laurie Rasmussen of New Prague and Chris Carlson of Stewart. Great-grandparents are Gerald Carlson of Watertown and Betty Erickson of Pine City.
