Obituary Listing

Oct 5, 2021

Allen L. Tikalsky, age 76, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his home at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living. Allen was born on June 4, 1945 in New Prague to Henry and Lorraine E. (Hadac) Tikalsky. He attended St. Wenceslaus School and graduated from New Prague...

Sep 30, 2021

Kurt M. Swaggert, age 33, died unexpectedly at his New Prague home on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Born on April 15, 1988, in Minneapolis to Patrick J. and Lynn (Tisdel) Swaggert, Kurt moved with his family to New Prague for the start of kindergarten. Kurt went on to graduate from New Prague High School and then moved to Avondale,...

Sep 28, 2021

Georgean Kohoutek, age 89, of New Prague, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Traditions of Montgomery. Georgean was born on January 26, 1932 at home to Alois J. and Lidwina (Steinhoff) Pauly. She attended a small country school in Helena Township and New Prague High School. When her brother was drafted into the US Army during WWII,...

Sep 27, 2021

John C. Sheehan, age 67, of Chaska, died peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Hennepin County Medical Center. John was born on July 27, 1954 in Waseca, MN to Edward F. and Lucille M. (Kreuser) Sheehan. He grew up in New Prague, attended St. Wenceslaus School and graduated from New Prague High...

Sep 22, 2021

Lowell E. Tangen, age 68, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side at his home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Lowell was born on March 7, 1953 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Selmer E. and Dorothy M. (Erickson) Tangen. He grew up on the family farm near Hawley, MN, graduating from Hawley High School. He...

Sep 4, 2021

Ruth D. Brooks, age 82, of Heidelberg, after a sudden stroke died peacefully with family at her side on Saturday September 4, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. Ruth was born June 23, 1939 in Osseo, Minnesota to Erick A. and Celia R. (Klaustermeier) Spleiss. She graduated from Osseo High School and married Ellsworth W. Stankey on August...

Aug 24, 2021

Ivy Joyce Braith, age 13 months, of Northfield, died peacefully in the arms of her mommy and daddy on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Minneapolis Children's Hospital. Ivy was born on July 6, 2020 in Minneapolis to Matthew and Sarah (Salaba) Braith. In her short life, Ivy left the footprint of a giant. In her 13 months, only 2...

Aug 22, 2021

Michael Steven Barnett, age 59, of New Prague, formerly of Jordan, died peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home. Mike was born on February 13, 1962 in Pittsburgh, PA to Ronald W. and MaryAnn (Quallich) Barnett. He grew up in the Burnsville area, graduating from Lakeville High School and attaining his...

Aug 22, 2021

Leonard J. Korbel, age 67, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital – Rochester. Leonard was born on April 1, 1954 in New Prague to Milo and Angela (Mayerhofer) Korbel. He attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial School and graduated from New Prague High School. Leonard married...

Aug 14, 2021

Arnold B. Kilberg, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation and Assisted Living in New Prague, MN.

Arnold was born in Ahmeek, Michigan on November 26, 1929 to Martin B. and Viola (Amala) Kilberg. He joined the Army National Guard and served for two years. Arnold married...

Aug 12, 2021

Patricia M. Marxen, age 89, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at St. Gertrude's Health and Rehabilitation Center. Pat was born on October 4, 1931 in Chicago, IL to John H. and Gaile Emily (LaLonde) Mulligan, Sr. She graduated from Jordan High School and married Norbert J. "Nubs" Marxen...

Aug 11, 2021

Sandra Rae Korba, age 69, of New Prague, formerly of Montgomery, died suddenly but peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Sandra was born on February 20, 1952 in Jackson, Minnesota to Raymond and Laila (Grantz) Schroeder. She grew up in Jackson, attending elementary school there and graduated from Shakopee High School after the family's...

Jul 26, 2021

Bryan Charles Tupy, age 31, of Jordan, died suddenly at his home on Monday, July 26, 2021. Bryan was born on January 25, 1990 to Chuck and Shelly (Walerius) Tupy. He attended St. Wenceslaus School, graduated from New Prague High School, attained a B.S. in Fish and Wildlife Biology from the University of North Dakota, and then got his...

Jul 16, 2021

Carol Tupy, age 72, of New Prague, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at her home on July 16, 2021. Even though she struggled with Rheumatoid Arthritis for the past several years, that never affected the smile on her face and her desire to spend time with family and friends. Carol was born on January 24, 1949 to Frank and...

Jul 8, 2021

Shirley M. Kohout, age 80, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side at her home on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Shirley was born on February 10, 1941 in New Prague to Fred and Marcella (Svobodny) Witt. She graduated from New Prague High School and went to work at Queen of Peace Hospital. She married the...

Jun 28, 2021

Kathleen Elizabeth Erickson, age 34, of New Prague, passed away suddenly in her home Monday night, tragically. She is survived by her mother, Betz Erickson, brother, Sam Erickson, brother, Joel Erickson, brother, Jay Erickson; her nephew, Sam Erickson Jr and several other nieces and nephews. She had a heart for Jesus and is joined in heaven by her grandparents,...

Jun 21, 2021

Linda Carol Solheim, age 72, of Minnetonka/Chanhassen, died peacefully with her husband at her side at her home on Monday, June 21, 2021. Linda was born on December 21, 1948 in Minneapolis to Harold and Esther (Torgerson) Petsch. She graduated from Bloomington Lincoln High School and went on to attain her Bachelor's Degree in German from Hamline University. A...

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...