Obituary Listing

Jun 15, 2021

Margaret A. "Maggie" Knight, age 92, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Maggie was born on January 2, 1929 in Walhalla, North Dakota, to Felix Arthur and Stella (Halloran) Gastonguay. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Fargo and attended Minneapolis School of Business and attained a degree in...

Jun 10, 2021

Judith M. "Judie" Cervenka, age 77, of New Prague, died Thursday June 10, 2021 at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN surrounded by family.  Judie was born on November 28, 1943 in New Prague to Emil F. and Mary N. (Novak) Bisek.  After graduating from St. Wenceslaus School and New Prague High School, Judie married Daniel T. Cervenka on...

May 30, 2021

Michael J. Schumacher, age 24, of New Prague, died Sunday, May 30, 2021, after a courageous 2 ½ year battle with cancer at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.  Michael was born on June 12, 1996 in New Prague to Timothy and Kim (Born) Schumacher.  He graduated from New Prague High School and went on to attain his Bachelor's...

May 30, 2021

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Sticha, age 94, died Sunday May 30, 2021 at NC Little Hospice in Edina.  Betty was a bouncing baby girl, born to Ladimir and Anna (Donnelly) Benes on February 17, 1927,  at St. Patrick, Cedar Lake Township.  She graduated from New Prague High School in 1943 and completed Le Center Teacher's Training, graduating in 1944. She...

May 27, 2021

Georgine A. "Jean" Malecha, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Thursday, May 27, 2021.  Jean was born on October 31, 1936 in New Prague to Peter and Lucy (Blesener) Schanus.  She attended New Prague High School and married Francis L. "Fritz" Malecha on August 16, 1958 at St. Wenceslaus...

May 19, 2021

Terry J. Stepka, age 62, of Veseli, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.  Terry was born on August 20, 1958 in Northfield to Jerry M. and Mary Ann (Miller) Stepka.  Terry attended New Prague High School before joining the US Army, where he was stationed in Germany.  He was a Union 49er and worked for...

May 8, 2021

George L. Novak, age 94, of Veseli, died on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital, Mankato.  George was born in Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota on March 1, 1927 to Ladislav J. "Laddy" and Anna A. (Pavek) Novak.  He grew up on the family farm in Veseli and attended Most Holy Trinity Catholic School.  He...

May 4, 2021

Ronnie M. Wieland, age 58, of Le Center, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, from complications of cancer.  Ronnie was born on June 12, 1962 in New Prague to Martin F. and Adeline C. (Unger) Wieland.  He graduated from New Prague High School and went on to Foley Bel-Saw in Kansas to attain his small engine...

Apr 22, 2021

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Rynda, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with her family present on Thursday, April 22, 2021.  Betty was born on October 15, 1930 in Lonsdale to Myles and Elizabeth (Herda) Jasan.  She attended elementary school in Lonsdale, graduated from Bethlehem Academy in Faribault, and attained her R.N. degree from the College of St....

Apr 17, 2021

Elgar N. Busch, age 91, of  New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side, on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Praha Village.  Elgar was born a twin at the New Prague Hospital on February 6, 1930 to Florian H. and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Busch.  He grew up on the family farm in St. Benedict and attended St. Benedict...

Apr 9, 2021

Kathryn M. "Katie" Berg, age 40, died peacefully with her family by her side, just one day shy of her 41 st birthday on April 9, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.  Katie was born on April 10, 1980 in New Prague to Paul and Mary Lee (Shonka) Berg.  She attended St. Wenceslaus School, graduated from New Prague...

Apr 8, 2021

Gerald M. "Jerry" Anderson, age 59, of New Prague, died suddenly on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague.  Jerry was born on March 17, 1962 in St. Peter, MN to Michael and Dorothy (David) Anderson.  He graduated from Le Center High School and Mankato State University.  Jerry married the love of his life,...

Apr 7, 2021

Brian Gene Brindamour, age 80, of Veseli, formerly of Elk River, died peacefully at his home, with his family at his side, on April 7, 2021.  Brian was born on July 3, 1940 in Rush City, MN to Wallace and Irene (Swenson) Brindamour.  He graduated from Elk River High School, went on to attend college, and joined the US...

Apr 4, 2021

Jeanette D. Tupy, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully Easter night, April 4, 2021 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living.  Jeannie was born on February 16, 1937 in Webster to Arthur D. and Julia (Voracek) Lexa.  She graduated from New Prague High School and before she was married, Jeannie worked as a nanny and in the...

Apr 3, 2021

Helen C. (Ryan) Pomije, age 92, of New Prague, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home in the presence of her loving family on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

Helen was born on May 15, 1928 on a farm in Cedar Lake Township near St. Patrick, MN, the youngest of seven siblings...

Apr 2, 2021

Leonida "Lydia" Reyes, 87, New Prague, MN (formerly Circle Pines), passed away on April 2, 2021 with her children by her side. Lydia was born on December 9, 1933 in San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Philippines. She went to Manila Central University and graduated from the Doctor of Dental Medicine program. She came to the United States in 1970 where she...

Mar 30, 2021

Martha D. Madera, age 96, of Brooklyn Center, MN passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 5:30 AM in the arms of her loving daughter, Mary, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis after a brief illness.  Martha was born on March 31, 1924 in Lonsdale to Thomas J. and Julia (Douda) Voracek.  She attended both grade school and high...

Mar 29, 2021

Debra Ann Olson (Erickson), age 69 died peacefully on March 29, 2021 at her home in Elko with her children by her side. She fought for many years against a complicated, non-alcohol related liver disease.

Deb was born on January 26, 1952 and raised by Phyllis and Arthur. She was one of five children and proudly graduated...

Mar 28, 2021

Leonard R. Sticha, age 89, of New Prague, entered eternal life surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Praha Village.  Leonard was born, the youngest of 8 children on February 25, 1932 at the family farmstead in Cedar Lake Township to Joseph A. and Elizabeth (Simek) Sticha.  He attended country district school.  Leonard married the love...

Mar 22, 2021

Donald A. "45" Nickolay, age 68, of Elko New Market, died Monday, March 22, 2021 with his wife at his side after a brief illness at University of Minnesota Hospital.  Don was born on July 27, 1952 in New Prague to Francis J. and Lorraine L. (Shimota) Nickolay.  He attended St. Wenceslaus School, graduated from New Prague High School,...