Mike Anderson
Sep 1, 2024
Michael D. Anderson, age 83, of Lonsdale, died at his home after a brief time in hospice on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Mike was born on July 31, 1941, in Fairmont, Minnesota to David and Adeline (Plenge) Anderson. He was active in sports during his high school years and graduated from Fairmont High School in 1959. Following high school...
Hal Bass
Aug 31, 2024
Hal passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2024. His life was full of many adventures during his journey. Hal's love of baseball as a child and into high school brought a scouting team and an offer to enter the baseball farm system. Also in high school, he placed second in the state wrestling tournament. But rather than pursue sports,...
Joann Hughes
Aug 31, 2024
JoAnn R. Hughes, age 90, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 31, 2024. JoAnn was born in Minneapolis on June 23, 1934, to Roy and Inez (Lindberg) Bartosh. JoAnn graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, where she met the young man, who would become her husband. She married Ronald J. Hughes on October...
Mary Ruth Zweber
Aug 30, 2024
Mary Ruth Zweber, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully at home on Friday, August 30, 2024, with her family at her side praying the rosary at almost the same time during the night that her husband had died just 8 days earlier! Mary was born on September 6, 1937, in New Prague, to Dr. Charles F. and Ruth...
Dick Zweber
Aug 22, 2024
Richard J. "Dick" Zweber, age 85, of New Prague, died while praying a rosary with his daughter at his home on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Dick was born on November 13, 1938, in St. Paul, to Vincent and Helen (McFadden) Zweber. He grew up in St. Paul, attending St. Matthew's, St. Joseph's, and Cretin Schools, before moving as a...
Leona Weiers
Aug 18, 2024
Leona E. Weiers, age 95, of Montgomery, formerly of Union Hill, died peacefully in her sleep, on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at her home at Traditions of Montgomery. Leona was born a twin on the family farm in Derrynane Township on February 7, 1929, to Mathias and Barbara (Klinkhammer) Giesen. She grew up and spent her entire life in...
David Solheid
Aug 16, 2024
David J. Solheid, age 78, of Union Hill, died peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024, at a hospice in St. Paul. Dave was born on April 24, 1946, in New Prague, to Michael and Mary (Pint) Solheid. He graduated from New Prague High School and served in the US Army, where he received awards for his marksmanship. He married...
Brandon Witt
Aug 16, 2024
Brandon Dennis Witt, age 50, of New Prague passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, August 16th, 2024 after a 5 year fight with colorectal cancer. He was born November 12th, 1973, in St. Paul to Ken and Lana (Schmid) Witt. Brandon graduated from New Prague High School in 1992 and followed in his fathers' footsteps toward a...
Capt. Lesley J. Fierst Usn, Ret.
Aug 15, 2024
Capt. Lesley J. Fierst USN, Ret., age 53, of New Prague, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at his home. Les was born on March 15, 1971, in New Prague, to Randolph and Nancy (Lapic) Fierst. Les spent his youth like most kids. He enjoyed hanging out with neighborhood friends playing sports, backyard pickup games, going to the...
Hank Schindele
Aug 14, 2024
Henry W. "Hank" Schindele, age 84, of Northfield, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2024, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. Hank was born on July 15, 1940, in Watkins, MN, to Henry and Rose (Zahler) Schindele. He graduated from St. Cloud High School and served in the US Army. Hank worked for FMC...
Dennis Ellman
Aug 14, 2024
Dennis Wayne Ellman, age 77, of New Prague, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 unexpectedly as a result of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Dennis was born June 21, 1947 in Buffalo Center, IA, to Vincent and Deloris (Johnson) Ellman. Dennis was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith and went to...
Dr. Joel Erickson
Jul 31, 2024
Joel Gary Erickson, DC, age 60, of Montgomery, died doing what he loved best, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Sturgis, South Dakota. Joel was born on August 28, 1963, in Montevideo, MN, to Gary and Noreen (Capistran) Erickson. He graduated from Montedvideo High School in 1982 and attended the Diesel Mechanics program at Willmar Vocational School followed by...
Anna Miller
Jul 29, 2024
Anna M. Miller, age 93, of Montgomery, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024, at her home at Traditions of Montgomery. Anna was born on March 11, 1931, in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Emil and Lena (Dobberstein) Ulrich. She grew up in Owatonna, attending the public schools there. She married Laverne E. Miller on November 12,1949,...
Nolan Lake
Jul 27, 2024
Nolan Ryan Lake, age 25, of New Prague, died unexpectedly from an accidental overdose after a lifetime of mental health struggles on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Nolan was born on August 8, 1998, in Burnsville, to Ryan and Jennifer (Erickson) Lake. He grew up in New Prague, attending New Prague Public Schools.
Nolan's potential was unlimited! At...
Don Giesen
Jul 24, 2024
Donald J. Giesen, age 84, of Union Hill, died peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Don was born on May 21, 1940, in New Prague, to Casper and Isabelle (Ruhland) Giesen. He spent his entire life in Union Hill and graduated from New Prague High School....
Marlys Benolken
Jul 22, 2024
Marlys Annette Benolken, age 83, of New Prague, formerly of Lonsdale, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, July 22, 2024, at her home at Praha Village. Marlys was born on September 22, 1940, in Fargo, North Dakota, to James A. and Catherine M (Kreyer) Stage. She grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, attending Holy Name Catholic...
Mary Ann Maruska
Jul 20, 2024
Mary Ann Maruska, age 97, of Lonsdale, formerly of New Prague, passed away on Saturday July 20, 2024, at The Villages of Lonsdale. Mary Ann was born on September 15, 1926, on the family farm in Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota to Ben A. and Anna M. (Schoenbauer) Barta. The first of six children, she attended country school, Immaculate...
Edward “Eddie” Malz
Jul 9, 2024
Edward M. "Eddie" Malz, age 86, of Farmington, died peacefully with his family at his side at his home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Edward was born on November 22, 1937, in Belle Plaine, to Edward and Emiline (Krekelberg) Malz. He grew up in Belle Plaine, graduated from Belle Plaine High School, and served in the US Army after...
Rosie Franek
Jul 7, 2024
Rosemary (Rosie) Franek, age 88, of New Prague, sadly passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Mala Strana Healthcare Center. Rosemary was born on February 13, 1936, in Wheatland Township, Rice County, to William F. and Mary Tupy, the youngest of four with three older brothers. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School. She went on to work at...
Doug Simon
Jun 29, 2024
Douglas Brian Simon, age 58, of Veseli, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Doug was born on August 7, 1965, in New Prague to Milton C. and Janet M. (Turek) Simon. He attended LNMV Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School, and went on to attend the Hennepin Tech...
