Obituary Listing

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....

May 1, 2022

Armella A. Hartman Hinderscheit, age 95, of Montgomery, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Traditions of Montgomery. Armella was born on August 20, 1926 in St. Bernard, Nebraska to Anton and Christina (Niebur) Dohmen. She grew up in St. Bernard and graduated from Cedar Rapids (Nebraska) High...

Apr 27, 2022

Mary Ann Kucera, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mary Ann was born on October 31, 1937 in New Prague to Frank J. and Anna A. (Lukes) Kuzelka. A lifelong resident of New Prague, she graduated from New Prague High School and married her devoted partner...

Apr 20, 2022

Charles H. Erickson, age 83, of New Prague, Minnesota passed away peacefully on April 20, 2022. Charles was born to Andrew and Lilly (Batchelder) Erickson on December 11, 1938 in Colfax, WI.

Charles attended grade school in Wheeler, WI and graduated from Boyceville High School in Boyceville, WI. Charles served in the United States Army in Germany...

Apr 19, 2022

Tami M. "Tootie" Elstad, age 56 of Backus, formerly of New Prague, was called home to the house of our Lord on April 19, 2022, dying suddenly from a heart attack. Tami was always full of life and definitely kept the party going.

Tami was born on August 14, 1965 to Leo and Marilyn (Pavek) Odenthal at...

Apr 18, 2022

Sandra Maureen Seger, 76, passed away peacefully April 18, 2022, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center in Minnesota where she had made her home the last few years. Her life began in Cleveland, Ohio, May 19, 1945, daughter of Hollister Rhine and Dorothy Jean (Pearce), both of LaGrande Oregon.

Sandra served honorably in the U.S. Army...

Apr 17, 2022

David A. Siskoff, age 58, of Winona, formerly of Lonsdale, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. Dave was born on February 11, 1964 in New Prague to Alexander and Hazel (Smith) Siskoff. He graduated from New Prague High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Apr 13, 2022

Gladys M. Tupy, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at her home at Praha Village. She was born on October 25, 1930 at home in Webster Township to William and Mary (Smisek) Novak. Gladys attended Lonsdale Parochial School and graduated from New Prague High School. She caught the eye of a dashing young...