Obituary Listing

Dec 13, 2021

Our eldest daughter, Eve Marie Musil, passed away on December 13, 2021 in Gilbert AZ. She put up a good two-and-a-half-year fight against cancer! She fought the battles but, in the end, she lost the war.

Eve was born at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague, August 20, 1969. She was baptized, made her First Holy...

Dec 13, 2021

Randy D. Vogt, age 54, of Hope Residence in Belle Plaine, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Randy was born on April 27, 1967 in Marshall, MN to Leroy and Kathleen (Polfliet) Vogt. Randy attended St. Eloi Catholic School and Marshall High School. Randy enjoyed life and lived it the...

Dec 13, 2021

On December 13, 2021, Willis Albert Miller, age 83, passed from the loving arms of family into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father. Willis was born to William and Clara Miller on October 8, 1938 in Slayton, MN. He accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 12, and was baptized at the age of 23.

Dec 11, 2021

Veronica "Ronnie" Stevens Yearneau, age 95, of Waconia, formerly of Eden Prairie, died peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society in Waconia. Veronica was born a twin on June 27, 1926 in Mendota, Minnesota to Martin and Susan (Hart) Stevens. She grew up in Westbrook, MN where she graduated from Westbrook High School. She married Frederick...

Dec 5, 2021

Anne C. Mitchell, age 58, of New Prague, died unexpectedly with her husband by her side on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Anne was born on April 25, 1963 in Minneapolis to Hans and Dorothy (Erikstrup) Olsen. She grew up in Eagan and graduated from Rosemount High School in 1982. She married...

Dec 4, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we regret to notify the world of the passing of Dan King, loved husband, admired father, and honored friend. Dan died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home. A proud member of the US Navy for 5 years, Dan was a Lieutenant and served as a naval aviator.

Dan...

Nov 30, 2021

Judy Cay Dohm, age 66, fought a courageous three-year battle with Leukemia that ended on November 30th. She passed peacefully at the University of Minnesota Medical Center with her beloved cousin Lora at her side, and her family having had the opportunity to say their heartfelt, and all too soon, goodbyes.

Born to Lonnie and Lois Webb...

Nov 26, 2021

Daniel R. Bohnsack, age 40, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Dan was definitively diagnosed with a very aggressive Stage 4 pancreatic cancer just 13 days prior to his passing. Dan was born on March 10, 1981 in New Prague to Richard A. and Barbara...

Nov 24, 2021

Wesley Charles Fausch lost his courageous battle with Parkinson's on November 24, 2021. Wes was born on August 18, 1946 to Charles and Lucille (Edwards) Fausch in Morristown, MN. He graduated in 1964 from Southern School of Agriculture in Waseca. He went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota in Vocational Agriculture and a Masters of Education. He...

Nov 21, 2021

Thomas P. Straiton, age 95, of Waconia, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with his wife at his side on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society Waconia. Tom was born on January 30, 1926 in Minneapolis to Raymond and Myrtle (Taklo) Straiton. Tom graduated from Minneapolis Central High School and was drafted into the US Army Air...

Nov 17, 2021

John Dale Haase, Jr., age 53, of Belle Plaine, died after an extended battle with Covid on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, with his wife and sister at his side at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester. John was born on March 12, 1968 in Blue Earth, MN to John D. and Kathryn A. (Gerberding) Haase, Sr. He was a 1986...

Nov 15, 2021

Ronald Max Bartusek, age 75, of Veseli, died peacefully on November 15, 2021 at Mayo Hospital in Rochester. He was born February 23, 1946 in Webster to Max and Josephine (Sticha) Bartusek. He graduated from New Prague High School in 1964 and joined the US Navy in 1965. He was stationed on an aircraft carrier during the Vietnam War...

Nov 13, 2021

Eleanor A. "Ellie" Sirek, age 82, of Elko, entered eternal life on Saturday, November 13 as a result of complications from Covid-19 at Northfield Hospital. Ellie was born on February 21, 1939 in Wheatland Township to Emil and Anna Svoboda. She was born prematurely and fondly told the story about her parents putting her in a bread pan on...

Nov 12, 2021

Sara Ann White, age 42, of Elko New Market, died Friday November 12, 2021 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Sara was born on September 24, 1979 in Waconia to Donald A. and Charlene A. (Reisgraf) Skluzacek. Sara graduated from New Prague High School and attended Hennepin Technical College, where she obtained her photography degree, and Minnesota School...

Nov 10, 2021

Mary Alice Bastyr, age 77, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at St. Gertrude's in Shakopee. Mary was born on December 6, 1943, in Veseli, Wheatland Township, Minnesota, to Guy and Anna S. (Simon) Novak. She attended Most Holy Trinity School in Veseli, and married Edward M. Bastyr...

Nov 6, 2021

Donald F. Geiger, age 87, of New Prague, died suddenly at his home with his wife at his side on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Don was born on July 10, 1934 in Jordan to Elmer H. and Alvina M. (Peters) Geiger. He attended St. Joseph Parochial School and grew up on the family farm. He married the love of...

Nov 4, 2021

Gary L. Kohoutek, age 71, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Gary was born on July 3, 1950 in New Prague to Walter W. and Georgean (Pauly) Kohoutek. He attended St. Wenceslaus School and graduated from New Prague High School. Gary met and married the love of his life, Judy A. Mahowald...

Nov 3, 2021

Patricia A. "Patty" Sirek, age 60, of Elko, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 as a result of complications of Covid-19 at Northfield Hospital. Patty was born on January 27, 1961 in New Prague to Richard F. and Eleanor A. "Ellie" (Svoboda) Sirek. Patty graduated from New Prague High School and was a life-long resident of the Lonsdale/New...

Nov 3, 2021

Dorothy Adeline Jirik-Moore, 95, of New Prague, Minnesota died peacefully on November 4, 2021 at the Praha Village in New Prague. Dorothy will be buried at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery of New Prague, MN.

Dorothy was born on April 17, 1926 in New Prague, Minnesota. Dorothy was baptized and celebrated her First Holy Communion and Confirmation at...

Oct 26, 2021

Peggy Ann Olson 74, of New Prague, MN died peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 surrounded by beloved family and caregivers, thus ending a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her loving husband, Jim, of 53 years; children, Josh (Michelle) Olson of Jacksonville, FL, Luana (Mark) Ciccarelli and granddaughter Madeline of St. Paul, MN; brothers, Richard...