Obituary Listing

Aug 19, 2023

Loren Robert Pumper, age 61 of New Prague, MN passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 19, 2023. Loren lived his life with hope, selflessness, and passion, while being an inspirational husband and father. He so cherished his friendships and time with family, always wanting everyone to have a good time. Loren was a skilled craftsman (welder),...

Aug 16, 2023

Connie Turek, age 70, of Waterville, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 with her family at her side. Connie has been a resident of New Transitions in Waterville for 32 years.

Connie was born on September 19, 1952 to Joseph W. and Marcella (Smisek) Turek at Community Memorial Hospital in New Prague. She was employed at...

Aug 10, 2023

Genevieve Louise Barten Metzdorff, an energetic matriarch of seven children passed away on August 10th, 2023.

She was born on February 13th, 1935 in Union Hill, MN, to Hubert and Edna (Huss) Barten. Genevieve graduated from New Prague High School in 1953 and worked at the State Bank in New Prague and later General Mills in Minneapolis...

Aug 5, 2023

Linda Ann Warnemunde, age 73, of New Prague, died peacefully on Saturday August 5, 2023, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center in New Prague, Minnesota.

Linda was born on June 7, 1950 in New Prague to Ralph C. and Mary Ann (Busch) Slavik. She attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial School and graduated from New Prague High School...

Jul 24, 2023

Darlene A. Pelcl, age 69, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Mankato. Darlene was born on April 23, 1954 in New Prague to William J. and Bessie C. (Preslicka) Pecholt. She attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial School and New Prague High School. Darlene married...

Jul 23, 2023

Marian Elizabeth (Horejsi) Topic, 91 years old died July 23, 2023 peacefully at her home in New Prague, Minnesota. Born May 3, 1932 to Frank M. And Mary S. (Tuma) Horejsi in Webster Minnesota, the first daughter and middle child of 5. Growing up on a rural family farm ingrained in her a love of gardening, sewing, hard work...

Jul 15, 2023

Philip Sean Graves, age 57, of New Prague, passed unexpectedly at his home with his family at his side on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Philip was born on May 28, 1966 in Minneapolis to Philip and Inez (Lawler) Graves, Jr. He graduated from Washburn High School and went on to attend the University of Minnesota and Hennepin Technical College....

Jul 12, 2023

Kenneth M. "Pizza" Piazza, age 77, of New Prague, died suddenly while riding his bike close to his home at Cedar Lake on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Ken was born on February 16, 1946 in Joliet, IL to Mario and Anne (Belom) Piazza. He graduated from Joliet High School and went on to attain his Bachelor's degree from Central...

Jun 30, 2023

Lillian J. "Bella" Hertaus, age 83, of New Prague, died unexpectedly, Friday, June 30, 2023, at her daughter's home on the Whitefish chain in Pequot Lakes, MN. Bella was born on May 29, 1940 to John C. and Josephine (Douda) Mracek. She grew up in rural Northfield and was a 1958 graduate of Northfield High School. At 15, Bella...

May 30, 2023

Janet M. Ceplecha, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at St. Gertrude's in Shakopee. Janet was born on September 11, 1932 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, MN to Edward J. and Julia M. (Malecha) Novak. She grew up in the Veseli area, attending country school and then...

May 24, 2023

Bernice A. Lapic, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Bernice was born on December 3, 1936 in Montgomery to Frank and Rose (Fierst) Taraba. She graduated from Montgomery High School and shortly after met the man who would capture her heart. She married Richard R....

May 23, 2023

Donna Lee James, age 75, of New Prague, died peacefully on May 23, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato. Donna was born on September 29, 1947 in Mankato to Peter and Marcella (Zastrow) Menten. She graduated from Mankato High School and went on to attain her teaching degree from Mankato State College. Donna taught in Waseca and after...

May 14, 2023

Luann L. Hennes, age 46, of Lonsdale, died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Luann was born on August 2, 1976 in Shakopee to Gerald E. and Barbara L. (Kreuser) Hennes. She grew up in New Prague, graduating from New Prague High School, and attaining an associate arts degree from South Central Community College in Faribault....

May 5, 2023

Lawrence W. Peters, Jr., age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness on Friday, May 5, 2023, at St. Gertrude's Health and Rehabilitation Center. Larry was born on October 4, 1938, on the family farm in St. Benedict to Lawrence M. and Margaret D. (Lucas) Peters. He attended St. Benedict Parochial School and...

May 5, 2023

Raymond E. Cooney, age 91, of New Prague, formerly of Le Center passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, with his wife at his side at Central Health Care in Le Center. Ray was born on October 17, 1931 in Kilkenny Township to Charles and Mary (Warnemunde) Cooney. He attended Country school and St. Mary's Catholic School in Le Center....

Apr 30, 2023

Robert C. Wieland, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness at Praha Village on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Bob was born on July 6, 1944 in New Prague to John H. and Eleanor (Bohnsack) Wieland. He graduated from New Prague High School with the class of 1962, attended Bethany College for a...

Apr 30, 2023

Sylvia H. Hill, age 79, of New Prague, died peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Mankato on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Sylvia was born on December 27, 1943 on the family farm in Cedar Lake Township to Theodore B. and Helen M. (Stejskal) Cervenka. She attended St. Patrick country school and was a 1961 graduate of New Prague...

Apr 30, 2023

Paul K. Seebach, age 64, of Elko New Market, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Paul was born on November 20, 1958 in Robbinsdale to Kenneth J. and Delores (Golden) Seebach. He grew up in Anoka and graduated from Anoka High School. Paul met a young woman at work and they immediately meshed! He married...

Apr 27, 2023

Delores M. Dvorak, age 94, died peacefully with her family at her side at her home at Praha Village on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Delores was born on December 24, 1928 in New Prague to Helmer and Anna (Krueger) Krohn. She attended New Prague Public Schools and met her husband, Rudy Dvorak, in New Prague. The couple married in...

Apr 27, 2023

Thomas E. Pexa, age 81, of New Prague died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Tom was born on May 22, 1941 in New Prague to Joseph S. and Helen M. (Hanzlik) Pexa. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from New Prague High School. Tom met his future wife...