Obituary Listing

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...

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...