Obituary Listing

Nov 24, 2022

Lillian Jean Nelson, age 69, of New Prague, died peacefully, with her family at her side, on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Jean was born on December 6, 1952 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Donald Paul and Betty Jean (Johnson) Katz. She grew up and attended schools in Huron and Sioux Falls, South Dakota,...

Nov 23, 2022

Mary L. Proshek, nee Mahowald, age 88, of New Prague, passed away peacefully in her home at Praha Village on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Mary was born and raised in New Prague. She married William (Bill) Proshek on May 5, 1956. Mary spent many years raising their 4 children, working around town in New Prague, as well as taking...

Nov 17, 2022

Evelyn M. Novak, age 93, of Veseli, died peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center, New Prague, MN. Born in Wheatland Township, Rice County on April 5, 1929, she was the daughter of Adolph and Rose (Machacek) Voracek. She was raised on the family farm outside of Veseli, attended Holy Trinity School in...

Nov 15, 2022

Theodore "Ted" Simon, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family at his side on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Shakopee. Ted was born on March 13, 1932 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota to James J. and Mary A. (Kubes) Simon. He grew up on the family farm near Veseli and...

Nov 13, 2022

Russel "Roscoe" Robert Vohnoutka, age 54, of Lonsdale, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Russ was born in New Prague on August 25, 1968 to Joseph and Eraina (Stopski) Vohnoutka. He graduated from New Prague High School and was currently working as a utility line surveyor for Vannguard Utility Partners.

Russ was a loving,...

Nov 11, 2022

Jane Busch, age 92, of New Prague, formerly of St. Benedict, died peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Belle Plaine Township on November 26, 1929, she was the daughter of Peter and Anna (Bartusek) Neisen. She was raised on the family farm near Union Hill, MN, attended a country schoolhouse,...

Nov 7, 2022

Dorothy Ann (Duban) Kocina, age 90, of New Prague passed away peacefully November 7, 2022 with family around her at Mala Strana in New Prague, MN.

Dorothy was born on August 9, 1932 in Erin Township, Montgomery, MN to Frank and Anna (Peterka) Duban. She was proud of her Czechoslovakian heritage and became Montgomery Redbirds High School...

Nov 1, 2022

Janet A. Busch, age 90, died Tuesday, November 1, 2022, peacefully with her family at her side at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Rochester. Janet was born February 14, 1932, in New Prague to Math F. and Catherine H. (Solheid) Pint. She grew up in the Union Hill area and attended county district school in Union Hill and then...

Oct 28, 2022

Clarence L. Salaba, age 85, of Lonsdale, died suddenly at Hennepin County Medical Center as the result of an accident on the family Century Farm on Friday, October 28, 2022. Clarence was born on March 31, 1937 in Wheatland Township to Frank E. and Rose (Uhlir) Salaba. He grew up in the Lonsdale/Veseli area and graduated from New Prague...

Oct 25, 2022

Marilyn Kathryn Green (nee Frolik), age 85, of Elko, MN died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her home. Marilyn was born on April 19, 1937 in New Prague to Benjamin R. and Elsie A. (Flicek) Frolik. She was a 1955 graduate of South High School in Minneapolis and was formerly married to Robert Green....

Oct 22, 2022

Francis J. Weiers, age 92, of Union Hill, passed away peacefully at his birth home on October 22, 2022. Francis was born December 31, 1929 to Henry and Cecelia (Wolf) Weiers. On August 25, 1956, Francis married Roselyn Michel at St. John's Catholic Church in Union Hill and made a life on the family farm.

He started...

Oct 20, 2022

John J. "Jocko" Barten, Jr., age 85, of New Prague, passed away peacefully with his son at his side on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. John was born on November 28, 1936 in New Prague to John J. and Agatha E. (Busch) Barten, Sr. He grew up in New Prague, graduating from New...

Oct 12, 2022

Joan A. Hruby, age 78, of Shakopee, died peacefully with her family at her side at her home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Joan was born on January 31, 1944 in New Prague to Daniel and Ludmilla (Marek) Tikalsky, Sr. She grew up in New Prague, attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School, attended two...

Oct 10, 2022

Rodney L. Busch, age 63, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Rochester. Rodney was born on February 18, 1959 in New Prague to Oliver P. and Louise A. (Pieper) Busch. A 1977 graduate of New Prague High School, Rodney worked for Harvestore before...

Oct 9, 2022

On Sunday, October 9, 2022, Richard E. Parks, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully at his daughter's home with his family at his side after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Richard was born on February 1, 1944 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Leonard W. Parks and Freda Cowger. He grew up in Coyle, OK and at age 18,...

Oct 7, 2022

Arnold J. Smisek, age 93, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side at his home on Friday, October 7, 2022. Arnold was born on September 25, 1929 in Forest Township, Rice County, MN to Edward J. and Julia (Trnka) Smisek. He graduated from New Prague High School, attended Dunwoody Institute, and then entered the US...

Sep 28, 2022

Heaven handed out another pair of Angel Wings. Jeffrey Kyle Holland of New Prague passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the age of 60 at home with his loving wife by his side. Jeff was born on February 24, 1962 to Conrad and Davonna (Rozell) Holland in Aberdeen, SD. He lived most of his childhood years...

Sep 24, 2022

Evelyn I. "Evie" Goldsmith, age 85, of New Prague, formerly of Mora, died on Saturday, September 24th at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. She was born November 6, 1936 in Gilman, Minnesota to Benjamin Krawiecki and Elizabeth Meyer. She attended Mora Public Schools and the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul before finishing her education degree...

Sep 17, 2022

Larry G. Ryder, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with his loving partner, Mary, at his side on Saturday, September17, 2022. Larry was born on November 26, 1943 in Rockford, Illinois to Al and Ethel (Wyse) Ryder. He graduated from West High In Rockford and went on to attain his BA degree from the University of...

Sep 9, 2022

Mark Allen Johanix, age 59, of Spring Lake Park, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, September 9, 2022. Mark was born on October 12, 1962 in Minneapolis to George J. and Mary Ann (Stafaccia) Johanix. He grew up in Fridley where he attended elementary school and graduated from Spring Lake Park High School when the family moved there....