Veronica “Ronnie” Stevens Yearneau
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...
Anne Mitchell
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...
Dan King
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...
Judy Cay Dohm
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...
Daniel Bohnsack
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...
Wes Fausch
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...
Tom Straiton
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...
John Haase
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...
Ronald Max Bartusek
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...
Ellie Sirek
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...
Sara White
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...
Mary Alice Bastyr
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...
Donald F. Geiger
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...
Gary Kohoutek
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...
Patty Sirek
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...
Dorothy Jirik-Moore
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...
Peggy Olson
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...
Irene Mae Overdahl
Oct 13, 2021
Irene Mae Overdahl, age 97, of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living. Irene was born on April 24, 1924 in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota to Rudolf H. and Ottlina L. (Schlauderaff) Honza. She began working at Jensen's Dry Cleaning in New Prague and then was asked...
Mary Krenik
Oct 12, 2021
Mary L. Krenik, age 99, of Edina, died peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Mary was born on February 16, 1922 in New Prague to John E. and Emma B. (Komarek) Krenik. She was raised in New Prague, and graduated from St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and New Prague High School. She worked for 10 years at...
Helen Weiers
Oct 9, 2021
Helen M. Weiers, age 89, of Union Hill, died peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Traditions of Montgomery. Helen was born on August 28, 1932 in Helena Township to John and Gertrude (Gerardy) Neisen. Tragedy struck early with the death of her mother when she was only 3 months old and her...
