Obituary Listing

Feb 24, 2022

Josephine Marie (Bowatz) Bachinski, of New Prague, passed away peacefully on February 24th, 2022, at the age of 92.

But death is not the conclusion of her saga. Instead, it's a page break in a book that never ends. So let me take you back to the beginning, let me share with you the tale of Jo...

Feb 21, 2022

Ardelle A. Solheid, age 81, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Ardelle was born on December 15, 1940 in New Prague to John T. and Anna A. (Pianko) Schoenecker. She grew up in the Union Hill area, attended parochial school there,...

Jan 30, 2022

Otis Richard Bell, Jr. of Ava, Missouri (Formerly New Prague, Minnesota), 69, passed away January 30, 2022 at his home in Ava, Missouri.

Otis was born March 12, 1952 in New Prague, Minnesota to Otis Thomas Bell, Sr. And Geraldine Doris (Ruehling) Bell.

Otis liked vintage cars and going to car shows. He enjoyed live...

Jan 29, 2022

Milton R. Dvorak, age 82, of Prior Lake, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side, on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Mankato. Milton was born on August 28, 1939 in New Prague to Anton J. and Lydia M. (Pavlicek) Dvorak, Jr. He graduated from New Prague High School and...

Jan 21, 2022

Orlando M. "Marv" Iverson, age 95, of Jordan, died peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, January 21, 2022 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. Marv was born in Halstad, MN on March 7, 1926 to Orlando and Edna (Niebeling) Iverson. He grew up in Ada, Minnesota and attended a country school. He lost an...

Jan 20, 2022

Roger F. Schrom, age 74, of Maple Grove, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 20, 2022, surrounded by loved ones at North Memorial Medical Center. Roger was born on November 21, 1947, in Melrose, MN to Edwin and Mary Ann (Hieserich) Schrom. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School and enlisted in the US Air Force the day he turned...

Jan 19, 2022

Jean Mary Jirik, 89, of Blackduck, MN died peacefully Wednesday, January 19, 2022, after suffering a massive stroke. She was surrounded by her loving family at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, Bemidji, MN.

Jean Mary Jirik was born on March 25, 1932 in Union Hill, MN to Albert and Mary (Solheid) Weiers. Jean was the oldest of six...

Jan 18, 2022

Betty Jane Rogers, age 72, of New Prague, passed away suddenly, surrounded by her family, on January 18, 2022. Betty was born on January 24, 1949 in Redwood Falls to Benjamin & Beatrice (Stoll) Steinhouse. She grew up in Redwood Falls and attended Redwood Falls Public Schools. She married Richard "Rick" Rogers on December 12, 1970 in Bloomington. She...

Jan 7, 2022

Robert W. Johnson, age 78, of Lonsdale, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, January 7, 2022. Bob was born on September 22, 1943 in Litchfield, MN to Algot W. and Olga A. (Strom) Johnson. He grew up in Dassel, graduating from Dassel High School and went on to attend the University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus. He continued...

Jan 7, 2022

Jon Michael Eaves, age 82, of New Prague, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Jon was born in North Platte, Nebraska on June 7, 1939 to Beuford and Genevieve (Goodmanson) Eaves. He was the middle child to siblings, Gerhard Andrew, Janet Hildred, Beuford Allyn, and Gordon Eugene. He grew...

Jan 6, 2022

Eleanor A. Novak, age 96, of New Prague, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on January 6, 2022 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. Eleanor "Ellie" was born to John and Emma (Hruza) Havlicek on August 7, 1925 on a farm near Veseli, MN. Ellie went to work immediately after graduating from...

Jan 5, 2022

Daniel J. "Danny" Tikalsky, age 62, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Danny was born on April 2, 1959 in New Prague to Daniel J. and Helen (Bartyzal) Tikalsky. Danny grew up in New Prague, graduating from New Prague High School and then attending a Vocational Technical School for a short time....

Jan 5, 2022

Valeria "Val" (Turner) Thielman, age 94, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 with her son by her side at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Val was born August 27, 1927 at Elrosa, Minnesota to Anton and Francis (Tschida) Fladung. Her family moved to Blackduck, Minnesota in May of 1937. She attended Blackduck Elementary and High...

Jan 1, 2022

Roger W. Simon, age 74, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN. Roger was born on January 11, 1947, in New Prague to Walter R. and Julia (Svoboda) Simon. He was raised in the Veseli area and attended Most Holy Trinity Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School,...

Dec 25, 2021

Mary Ann Ruehling, age 62, of New Prague, died peacefully with her husband at her side, on Christmas Day 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in Rochester. Mary Ann was born on July 20, 1959 in Detroit Lakes to Arthur and Mary Jane (Lundeen) Kiehl. Born and raised in Detroit Lakes, she graduated from Detroit Lakes High School....

Dec 24, 2021

Amy Schmitz, age 58, was welcomed to her Heavenly home while peacefully surrounded by her family on December 24, 2021. It was her Christmas miracle after a difficult and courageous battle with corticobasal degeneration.

Born to Eugene and Sally (Bruzek) Schmid, of New Prague, MN, on February 12, 1963, Amy was the oldest of five children who...

Dec 23, 2021

Mike was born September 25, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri to John and Nancy Means. He graduated in 1976 from Yukon High School, Yukon Oklahoma.

Although he moved around during childhood his heart was fond of his home state: Oklahoma. On June 3, 1978 he married Karen Govett and celebrated 43 years with his best friend in...

Dec 16, 2021

Edward F. "Eddie" Wieskus, age 92, of New Prague, formerly of Fulda, died peacefully with his family at his side, on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his home at Praha Village. Edward was born on November 26, 1929 in Jackson, MN to Frank and Julia (Macek) Wieskus. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1947 and entered the Army...

Dec 14, 2021

Kimberly Anne Dvoracek-Anderson, 41, of Elko New Market, Minn.,was welcomed into her Heavenly home on Dec 14, 2021.

Kim was born to Gary and Janice (Kenne) Dvoracek of Holmen, Wisc., on Dec. 2, 1980, at St Francis Hospital in La Crosse, Wisc., and was the middle of three closely-knit daughters.

A Holmen, Wisc., native, Kim...

Dec 13, 2021

James A. "Jim" Pumper, age 62, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 13, 2021. Jim was born on August 11, 1959 to Myles and Dorothy (Moll) Pumper. He grew up in Le Center and attended Le Center High School. Jim was a self-taught mechanic, learning many of his skills through watching and with the...