Obituary Listing

Sep 4, 2022

Marian I. Simon, age 95, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in Jordan. Marian was born on June 6, 1927 to Frank and Christina (Tuma) Svoboda on a farm in Cedar Lake Township. She attended School District 31 in St. Catherine; after the school...

Sep 3, 2022

Clarence J. Jirak, age 97, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Clarence was born on December 13, 1924 at home in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County to John F. and Mary (Korbel) Jirak. He attended country school, graduated from Montgomery High School, and finished certification in refrigeration...

Aug 28, 2022

Brenda M. Starnes, age 58, of New Prague, died unexpectedly but peacefully of natural causes at her home on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Brenda was born on March 30, 1964 in New Prague to William J. and Bessie (Preslicka) Pecholt. A lifelong resident of New Prague, Brenda graduated from New Prague High School. She was disabled at a young...

Aug 23, 2022

Robert Dean Pierce, born Halloween, 1939 to Estelle & Merle Pierce in Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2022 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis. Bob was raised in Minneapolis by mother Estelle, step-mother, Marie, & father Merle. He attended St. Cloud State and Northwestern Chiropractic College prior to joining the U.S. Navy during the Viet Nam...

Aug 23, 2022

Joyce N. (Lambrecht) Hertaus, age 77, of New Prague, MN died peacefully surrounded by family on August 23, 2022 at The Lodge on Natchez, New Market Township, MN after a short battle with cancer. She was born on August 17, 1945 in New Prague, MN to Clarence and Mary Ann (Breimhorst) Lambrecht.

A lifelong resident of New...

Aug 11, 2022

Randall V. Stack, age 78, formerly of Hopkins, died peacefully in his sleep, Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his residence in Rosemount. Born February 20, 1944 in Los Angeles, California to Vince and Mary (Stockton) Stack, he lived in southern California until 2003 when he moved to Minnesota.

Randall was a gentle, graceful soul who loved life...

Jul 31, 2022

Sonia H. Funk, age 94, of New Prague, formerly of Minnetonka, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Traditions of Montgomery. Sonia was born on February 4, 1928 in Minneapolis to William E. and Signe B. (Peterson) Hovey. She was raised in the Camden area of Minneapolis, graduating from Patrick Henry High...

Jul 31, 2022

Erik C. Puffer, age 41, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Erik was born a twin on May 28, 1981 in Minneapolis to Dr. Charles W. and Lana R. (Erickson) Puffer. Erik attended New Prague Public Schools with the class of 2001. Living...

Jul 22, 2022

Donald Andrew "Don" Sirek passed away on July 22nd at the age of 90, in his hometown of New Prague, Minnesota. Don was born on April 26, 1932, in New Prague to Andrew and Sentina (Crema) Sirek. Raised in the Catholic faith, he attended St. Wenceslaus Grade School and graduated from New Prague High School, where he enjoyed seasonal...

Jul 12, 2022

Joe Vaughan, age 85, of New Prague, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Joe was born on September 15, 1936 in New Prague to Joseph C. and Elizabeth (Hart) Vaughan. Joe's love of New Prague began from that moment and continued throughout his life. He graduated from New Prague High...

Jul 4, 2022

Darleen D. Tupy, age 82, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, July 4th, 2022 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Darleen was born on December 17, 1939 In Wheatland Township, Rice County, MN to Casper J. and Mary E. (Simota) Dols. She grew up in the Veseli area, attending Most Holy Trinity Parochial School and graduating from...

Jun 30, 2022

Monica S. Straiton, age 96, of Waconia, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society in Waconia. She was born a twin, the younger of the two, on June 28, 1926 in Mendota to Martin and Susan (Hart) Stevens. She grew up in Westbrook, MN, where she graduated from Westbrook High School....

Jun 22, 2022

Thomas E. Hanzel, age 78, of New Prague died peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Tom was born on July 16, 1943 in Mankato to Louis and Joella (Berg) Hanzel. The family moved frequently with Louis's job with the mill, finally settling in New Prague,...

Jun 19, 2022

Rita Ann (Trnka) Chlan, age 89, of Webster, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 19, 2022. She was born on April 23, 1933 in Erin Township to Mathias and Helen (Brabec) Trnka of Lonsdale.

Rita grew up on a farm near Lonsdale before marrying Albert J. Chlan, Sr. on October 11, 1951 at Immaculate...

Jun 6, 2022

Melvin R. Busch, age 85, of Jordan, died peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Monday, June 6, 2022. He was born on November 9, 1936 in New Prague to Arthur O. and Adeline S. (Wolf) Busch. He graduated with the New Prague High School class of 1955 and then completed his education at the...

Jun 1, 2022

Darlene M. Dezelske, age 80, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Darlene was born on August 20, 1941 in Farmington, MN to Barney and Florence (Cherry) Case. She grew up on a farm and graduated from Farmington High School. A handsome young man named David moved to...

May 28, 2022

Richard E. Unger, age 67, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side at home on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Richard was born on May 20, 1955 in New Prague to Albert and Irene (Ambroz) Unger. He graduated from New Prague High School and farmed for a short time before going to work at MVE/Chart, as...

May 21, 2022

William B. Kajer, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at St. Gertrude's Health and Rehabilitation Center. Bill was born on May 31, 1930 in New Prague to George and Margaret (Savage) Kajer. A lifelong resident of New Prague, Bill graduated from New Prague High School. He met...

May 11, 2022

Mary Lee (Shonka) Berg, age 72, of New Prague, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at her home. Mary Lee was born on March 21, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN to Douglas and Alice (Nickel) Shonka. She graduated from New Prague High School and attended Mankato State College for a short time before finishing her education...

May 2, 2022

Francis E. Schoenecker, age 73, of New Prague, formerly of Montgomery, died peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Mala Strana Assisted Living. Francis was born on July 9, 1948 in New Prague to Erwin H. and Mary E. (Ademmer) Schoenecker. He attended Holy Redeemer Catholic School and graduated from Montgomery High School....