Virgil “Cutter” Brueggemeier
Jun 27, 2024
Virgil M. "Cutter" Brueggemeier, age 68, of New Prague, died unexpectedly after a short battle with cancer, on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Rochester. Virgil was born on September 28, 1955, in Gaylord, MN, to Martin and Violet (Brockoff) Brueggemeier. He graduated from Arlington Green Isle High School in 1973 and two years later,...
Dee Soulek
Jun 15, 2024
Gladys "Dee" Soulek, age 97, of Eagan, died peacefully, as the result of a fall, with her family at her side, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. Dee was born on February 11, 1927, in Montgomery, Minnesota, to George and Albina (Jakes) Trcka. She graduated from Montgomery High School and married Clarence E. Soulek...
Garry Goble
Jun 9, 2024
Garry L. Goble, age 75, of Elko New Market, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Garry was born on January 8, 1949, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Donald and Myra (Edeburn) Goble. He grew up in Minneapolis but spent most of his life "south of the river" in the Prior Lake/New Prague area. Garry served in the...
Ashley Olson
Jun 6, 2024
Ashley M. Olson, age 33, of Willmar, died tragically in a car accident on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Ashley was born on December 19, 1990, in Shakopee to Brenda Pecholt and Mark Olson. Ashley attended New Prague High School. She spent most of her life in the northern Minnesota area and most recently was the cook/manager at Sunray Bait...
Gary Dennis Halloran
May 26, 2024
Gary Dennis Halloran, age 81, who was born and raised in the community of St. Thomas, MN, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024, at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara CA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Gertrude (Brown) Halloran, and survived by his siblings: Margie Eischens (Gordon), Bruce (Cathy) Halloran, Rosanne Halloran, and Sheila...
Marilyn Sindelar
May 20, 2024
Marilyn A. Sindelar, age 92, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, May 20, 2024. Marilyn was born on February 7, 1932, in the new home of Frank J. and Blanche (Kubesh) Rehor of New Prague. She graduated from St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in 1945 and New Prague High School in 1949. Marilyn was employed at...
Dewey Tinderholm
May 20, 2024
Duane G. "Dewey" Tinderholm, age 66, of New Prague, died Monday, May 20, 2024, at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, after a catastrophic stroke and was a proud organ donor. Dewey was born on May 25, 1957, in Duluth to Gene P. and Florence (Moe) Tinderholm. The family moved to Crookston when Dewey was in elementary school, and...
Colonel Jacob Helgestad
May 17, 2024
Colonel Jacob C. Helgestad passed away on May 17, 2024 in Mankato, Minnesota after a strong fight against cancer. While his friends and family are shocked at the abrupt passing, they are grateful for every moment of his life.
Jake was born on December 22, 1972, to Jim and Pauline Helgestad and lived most of his younger...
Richard Tikalsky
May 17, 2024
Richard F. Tikalsky, age 80, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Friday, May 17, 2024. Richard was born on March 3, 1944, in New Prague, to James and Bessie (Pikal) Tikalsky and attended New Prague Public Schools. He married Jeanne A. Pumper on July 31, 1968, in Cleveland, Minnesota. He spent...
Jon Tonkin
May 2, 2024
Jon A. Tonkin, age 67, of Prior Lake, died peacefully at home after an extended illness on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Jon was born on February 24, 1957, in St. Paul to Robert and Edna (Koski) Tonkin. He grew up in Roseville and went to work as a clerk at the Veterans Administration. It was there that he met...
Vernon “Chub” Ebnet
Apr 30, 2024
Vernon S. "Chub" Ebnet, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Chub was born on January 27, 1922, in Albany, MN, to Michael and Mayme (Griedel) Ebnet. He graduated from Albany High School, received his Bachelor of Science Degree from St. John's University, and his Masters from Missouri University. Chub started his teaching career at the...
Devin Michael Efta
Apr 30, 2024
Devin Michael Efta, age 26, of Le Center, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Devin was born on June 11, 1997, in Shakopee, to Lee and Trisha (Slavik) Efta. He grew up in New Prague, graduating from New Prague High School. He was currently employed as a landscaper, which allowed him to be in the world...
Reverend Rob Kemppainen
Apr 27, 2024
Reverend Robert A. "Rob" Kemppainen, age 72, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Rochester. Rob was born on November 28, 1951, in Minneapolis to Arthur O. and Marion A. (Newton) Kemppainen. He grew up in Brooklyn Center, where he graduated from High School,...
Ben Stuber
Apr 24, 2024
Benjamin T. "Ben" Stuber, age 46, of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family at his side on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Ben was born on June 17, 1977, in Kansas City, MO, to Michael R. and Ann (Malotte) Stuber. The family moved numerous times during his childhood, finally settling in Lakeville, MN...
Laurie Beek-Korbel
Apr 7, 2024
Laurie Beek-Korbel, age 59, of New Prague passed away peacefully, in her sleep at home on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She had been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure on June 12th of 2022 and entered hospice care on February 28th of this year. Laurie was born on February 10, 1965, in Faribault to Donald & Evelyn (Timmers) Korbel. She...
Maylon Palma
Mar 21, 2024
Maylon F. Palma, age 82, of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family at his side, after a lengthy stay at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Rochester. Maylon was born on October 26, 1941, on the family farm in Webster, Scott County, to Myles M. and Celia (Skluzacek) Palma. He attended New Prague Public Schools and entered the US...
Ben King
Mar 13, 2024
Benjamin "Ben" James King, age 51, of New Prague, Minnesota, died tragically on March 13, 2024, in a drowning accident while on vacation with his family in Puerto Rico. While his family and friends are shocked by his passing, they are thankful for his life.
Ben was born on March 24, 1972, in Milwaukee, the son of...
Bill Sirek
Mar 13, 2024
William M. "Bill" Sirek, age 70, of Belle Plaine, died unexpectedly but peacefully with his family by his side, after a prolonged treatment for cancer on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center. Bill was born on February 3, 1954, in New Prague, to Jim S. and Arvilla J. (Tikalsky) Sirek. He graduated from Belle Plaine...
Lotte Kehren
Mar 6, 2024
Lotte Kehren, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family by her side while in hospice at her son's home on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Lotte was born on April 12, 1933, in Beyreuth, Germany, to Karl & Margarete Meyer. She was a child of WWII with her father dying in Dachau concentration camp. Their home was...
Vern Oraskovich
Feb 26, 2024
Vernon A. Oraskovich of New Prague, Minnesota, died peacefully at his home on February 26, 2024, at the age of 78. Vernon was born in Duluth, Minnesota, to George and Edna (Maunu) Oraskovich. Vernon is survived by his loving wife and best friend Cindi of New Prague; survived by his former wife, Carrol Oraskovich and their children: Lisa Carlson...
