Obituary Listing

Feb 24, 2024

Theresa "Teri" Jo Larson, age 59, of New Prague, died peacefully, with her family at her side on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus in Rochester. Teri was born on June 23, 1964, in New Prague, to Francis "Fritz" and Judy (Pint) Ruzicka. Teri attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School through 8th grade, was a 1982...

Feb 23, 2024

Richard G. Peters, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully after a very brief illness, with his wife at his side at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague, on Friday, February 23, 2024. Richard was born on April 3, 1939, in Watkins, Minnesota, to Raymond and Anna (Ahles) Peters. He grew up on the family farm and graduated...

Feb 22, 2024

Carl D. Williams, age 80, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 22, 2024, after a long struggle with COPD and cancer. Carl was born on March 9, 1943, in Glenwood, Minnesota, to Carl E. and Lorraine (Anderson) Williams. He grew up in Starbuck and graduated from Starbuck High School and then served in the...

Feb 21, 2024

Joseph J. Holden, age 88, of New Prague, died peacefully at home, with his family at his side on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Joe was born on March 5, 1935, on the family farm to John and Susan (Pranke) Holden. He was raised in the St. Thomas area, attended New Prague High School and following, served in the US...

Feb 20, 2024

David Joseph Skluzacek, age 57, of New Prague, died at home peacefully, with his family at his side on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. David was born in St. Paul, MN on March 28, 1966, and welcomed home by Joe and Eileen (Solheid) Skluzacek. Dave graduated from New Prague High School, class of 1984 where he participated in sports. After...

Feb 18, 2024

Robert J. "Bob" Adamek, age 79, of Elko, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Bob was born on July 10, 1944, in New Prague, to Bill and Katie (Forystek) Adamek. He graduated from New Prague High School and went on to Mankato Vocational Technical School in Auto Body and Mechanics. Bob served in...

Feb 9, 2024

Seth Joseph Malinski, a dedicated husband, father, dog-dad, friend, and accomplished former Deputy U.S. Marshal, passed away tragically on February 9, 2024. Born on July 7, 1980, in New Prague, MN, Seth was the beloved son of John Malinski and Colleen Simon. He married Alexandra Hart on August 17, 2022. Seth leaves behind his loving wife, cherished daughter Evelyn,...

Feb 8, 2024

Evelyn T. Simon, age 92, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Evelyn was born on October 15, 1931, in Webster, Rice County, to Frank and Agnes (Trenda) Rezac. She graduated from New Prague High School and married John M. Simon on June...

Feb 6, 2024

Anna Veneziano died very peacefully at home with her family at her side on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, just 2 days shy of her 100th birthday. Anna was born in New York City on February 8, 1924, to Salvatore and Rosa (Giachetti) Chini. She grew up in Manhattan and in her early years, worked as a seamstress in the...

Feb 4, 2024

Evonne M. Mowrey, age 95, died peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Evonne was born on May 24, 1928, in Sac City, IA, to Elva and Gladys (Frandsen) Ellis. She attended country school, graduated from Lytton, IA, High School and then attended Iowa State Teachers...

Feb 1, 2024

Joel Delbert Loose, age 64 of New Prague passed away at home on Thursday February 1st, 2024. Joel was preceded in death by his father David Leonard Loose and sister Paula Jean Loose. He is survived by his wife Christine (Anderson) of New Prague, sons, David Loose of Minneapolis, MN and Braeden Loose of Hopkins, MN, daughter AnnaMarie Loose...

Jan 29, 2024

Marion E. Hadac, age 95, of New Prague, died peacefully, with her family at her side on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Marion was born on November 26, 1928, in Webster Township, to Robert and Helen (Hruska) Havlicek. She attended New Prague Schools and married George R. Hadac on October 14, 1947, in...

Jan 21, 2024

Eleanore B. "Ellie" Shambour, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Ellie was born on November 30, 1937 in Webster, MN to Joseph and Stella (McDonough) Leahy. She attended country school and graduated from Northfield High School. She married Leonard J. Shambour...

Jan 20, 2024

Alice R. Schanus, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Praha Village. Alice was born on September 3, 1937, in New Prague, to James J. and Mary (Kubes) Simon. She grew up in the Veseli area, went to Holy Trinity Parochial School and graduated from New Prague...

Jan 15, 2024

Roger J. Novotny, age 82, of Veseli, died Monday, January 15, 2024, after an extended illness at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Mankato. Roger was born on July 19, 1941, in New Prague to Joseph G. and Mary A. (Tupa) Novotny. He graduated from New Prague High School and started out his career at Lindsay Water Softener. The majority...

Jan 10, 2024

Virgil B. Schoenecker, age 96, of New Prague, died peacefully at his home at Praha Village on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Virgil was born on August 22, 1927, on the family farm in Belle Plaine Township, to Joseph and Celia (Ruhland) Schoenecker. He attended the district school in Union Hill. On August 19, 1950, there was a double wedding...

Jan 10, 2024

Arnold C. Sticha, age 80, of Webster, died unexpectedly following a brief illness, on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Hennepin County Medical Center. Arnie was born on March 11, 1943 at the family farm to Charles E. and Angeline M. (Cervenka) Sticha. He attended Most Holy Trinity Parochial School and New Prague High School. He served with the Army...

Jan 8, 2024

Delores A. "Dee" Nelson, age 83, of New Prague, died peacefully at her home on Monday, January 8, 2024. Dee was born on August 25, 1940, in Brainerd, to William and Irma (Anderson) Lenzen. She proudly grew up on the Iron Range and graduated from Hibbing High School. She married Charles A. "Rocky" Nelson on May 1, 1965, in...

Jan 5, 2024

Randolph M. "Randy" Giesen, age 76, of Eagan, died peacefully in the early morning of Friday, January 5th at the VA Hospice in Minneapolis following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Randy was born to Clarence and Clara (Neisen) Giesen and was raised in Union Hill, MN. Following graduation from New Prague High School, Randy was drafted to...

Jan 1, 2024

Yvonne Geraldine (Severson) Schaefer, peacefully passed away on January 1, 2024, at the age of 95 in Aitkin, Minnesota. She looked upon her children and smiled as she took her final Breath. She was born on September 17, 1928, in Churchs Ferry, North Dakota, to Paul and Aagot (Nygaard) Severson.

Yvonne had a fulfilling career in the...