Mary Jirak
Jan 29, 2023
Mary Lucille Jirak, age 93, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by family on January 29, 2023, at MCHS Hospital, Mankato. Mary was born on May 20, 1929 at St. Thomas in Derrynane Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota to Richard J. and Nora E. (Sullivan) Shaughnessy. She graduated from Le Sueur High School in 1946. Mary received Teacher Training...
Susan Kriha
Jan 29, 2023
Susan K. Kriha, age 57, of New Prague, passed away suddenly at her home Sunday, January 29, 2023. Sue was born February 24, 1965 in New Prague to Leonard F. and Mary Lou (Blasnitz) Kriha. Growing up in New Prague, Sue graduated from New Prague High School, and furthered her educatiion with a degree from Mankato State College. She...
Daniel Tietz
Jan 28, 2023
Daniel H. "Danny" Tietz, age 85, of New Prague, Minnesota died peacefully, surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Hospital in New Prague. Danny was born February 21, 1937 in New Prague, Minnesota to Adolph A. and Ethel (Scharf) Tietz.
He attended New Prague Public School. Danny married the love of his life, Sharon R. Simonette, on September...
Laurie Goettl
Jan 24, 2023
Laurie Ann Goettl, age 56, of New Prague, died peacefully in her sleep with her husband at her side on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at her home. Laurie was born on April 8, 1966 in Minneapolis to Gordon Wells "Gordie" and Gerd Synove (Ekeberg) Olson. She graduated from Jefferson High School and then her natural adventurous spirit took her...
Ken Krocak
Jan 18, 2023
Kenneth L. Krocak, age 64, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Ken was born on April 22, 1958 in St. Paul to Lloyd F. and Nancy (Holub) Krocak. He grew up in Roseville and Prior Lake, graduating from Prior Lake High School. He married Katherine Lynch, and though the marriage would dissolve,...
Kitty Jo Burton
Jan 9, 2023
Kitty Jo Burton, age 60, of New Prague, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Kitty Jo was born on April 10, 1962 in Billings, Montana to James and Agatha (Roehrich) Eckman. The family moved during her childhood, first to San Jose, CA and ended up in Brooklyn Center, MN where...
Jean Swenson
Jan 8, 2023
Jean C. Swenson, beloved daughter, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many, age 76, of New Prague, MN walked into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on January 8, 2023 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center in New Prague after a persistent and vigilant battle with CADASIL. Happily, reunited with parents, Charles and...
Michael “Mike” Mchugh
Jan 3, 2023
Michael Raymond (Mike) McHugh, 41, Apple Valley, died Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in Burnsville, MN, surrounded by his loved ones.
Mike was born February 1, 1981 in New Prague, MN, to Eileen and Jack McHugh. He was raised in New Prague, graduating from New Prague High School. He attended Faribault Technical College. While still in high school,...
Jim Nelson
Dec 31, 2022
Jim Nelson, 47, of New Prague, died Saturday, Dec. 31st at his home. Survived by wife, Stephanie, sons, Isaac & Adam; parents, Ray & Marlene Nelson; sisters, Sandy Miller, Rhonda (& Kevin) Kjosling, Connie (& Gary) Snegosky. Visitation Wednesday 4 – 8 PM Bruzek Funeral Home and 1 hour prior to service at church on Thursday. Memorial Service at...
Dorothy Marie Loney
Dec 29, 2022
Dorothy Marie Loney, age 88, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Dorothy was born on February 15, 1934 in St. Paul to John and Hedwig (Nauman) Denninger. She graduated from Harding High School, 10th out of 250 in her class. She was dedicated to education and accomplished a degree in nursing despite...
Bob Hanzel
Dec 26, 2022
Robert 'Bob' Hanzel of New Prague, died with his children at his side on December 26th at Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague. Born on October 4th, 1928, he was the only child of John C. and Mayme Hanzel. Bob attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, speaking only Czech upon entering. Czech heritage remained important to him throughout his...
Betty Tupy
Dec 22, 2022
Elizabeth D. "Betty" Tupy, age 66, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at her home at Praha Village. True to Betty's nature, she timed her death to occur in the window of an impending storm, between the falling snow and the high winds that would create blizzard conditions! She...
Lisa Marie Krause
Dec 17, 2022
Lisa Marie Krause, age 50, of New Prague, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Hospital New Prague. Lisa was born on May 29, 1972 in Minneapolis to Ronald and Michelle (Mortenson) Harrison. She graduated from Apple Valley High School in 1990 and 3 years later married the love of her life, Timothy Krause, on September...
John Jirak
Dec 15, 2022
John Michael Jirak, age 68, of New Prague, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, surrounded by his family. John was born December 18, 1953 in New Prague, to Eugene and Marcella (Kocina) Jirak. He grew up in rural New Prague and attended New Prague Schools. He married Cindy Beer on August 30, 1983 and was later...
Agnes “Aggie” Degross
Dec 9, 2022
Agnes E. "Aggie" DeGross, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, December 9, 2022 at her home at Praha Village in New Prague. Aggie was born on June 21, 1938 in New Market Township to Alois and Susan (Friedges) Wagner. She attended St. Nicholas Catholic School where she first met the young man...
Richard “Dick” Prokes
Dec 4, 2022
Richard A. "Dick" Prokes, age 72, of Faribault, died peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center. Dick was born on November 16, 1950 in New Prague to James E. and Elsie (Stepka) Prokes. He was a graduate of Waterville High School and worked all his life as a...
Caroline Shimota
Dec 3, 2022
Caroline Pauline Shimota, age 90, of Webster, died peacefully, surrounded by family on December 3, 2022. Caroline was born on June 22, 1932 at their home farm in Veseli to Ladislav J. "Laddy" and Anna A. (Pavek) Novak. She attended Most Holy Trinity Catholic School until 8th grade and then left to help out on the family farm. On...
Joan Marilyn Larson
Nov 28, 2022
Joan Marilyn Larson, age 78, of New Prague, formerly of Bloomington, peacefully left this world on Monday, November 28, 2022 at her home. Joan was born on December 31, 1943 in Zumbrota, MN to Clara (Perry) and Philip Weeks. Joan was raised in Zumbrota, graduating from Zumbrota High School in 1961. She moved to Minneapolis to attend nursing school....
Michelle Marie Jacobson
Nov 27, 2022
Michelle Marie Jacobson, age 51 of Minneapolis, peacefully left this world on Sunday November 27th at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
Michelle was born September 29, 1971, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague MN, to Ethel (Skluzacek) and Theodore "Butch" Jacobson. After attending grade school at St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, she graduated at the top...
Camilla “Jeanie” Hartmann
Nov 26, 2022
Camilla Jean Hartmann, age 74, of New Prague, died of cancer on Saturday, November 26, 2022.
Camilla was born on February 19, 1948 to Harry and Bertha (Dobesh) Pieper in New Prague, MN. She graduated from Jordan High School in 1966. Camilla graduated from nursing school at Saint Mary's. She was married to the love of her...
