Vernon D. Pfeiffer
Aug 26, 2020
Vernon D. Pfeiffer, age 75, of New Prague, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Tuesday, August 26, 2020. Vernon was born on May 29, 1945 in Fremont, Nebraska to Duane W. and Maxine G. (Von Essen) Pfeiffer. He graduated from Scribner High School and attained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska in...
Ty Kenny Schoenbauer
Aug 23, 2020
Ty Kenny Schoenbauer, age 21, of Wilkinsburg, PA, formerly of New Prague, died tragically by suicide on Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. Ty was born on October 26, 1998 in Shakopee and lovingly adopted by Steven and Corrine "Connie" (Sticha) Schoenbauer. He graduated from New Prague High School and attended Normandale Community College and Gustavus Adolphus College. ...
Andrea “Annie” Kelnhofer
Aug 16, 2020
Andrea L. Kelnhofer (Annie) 61, beloved wife, best friend and companion for 42 blessed years died peacefully, Sunday, August 16 th at home after a long 5 year battle with ALS. Beloved Mother to our special needs daughter, she sacrificed her career and her needs to raise Alexandra (Allie) L. Kelnhofer into the lovely young lady she is today. ...
Patricia M. Anderson
Aug 8, 2020
Patricia M. Anderson, age 65, died suddenly on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Two Twelve Medical Center in Chaska. Patty was born on June 8, 1955 in New Prague to Leo M. and Alyce R. (Shimek) Mamer. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School, and attended Hennepin Technical College. Patty married the love of...
Francis L. Malecha
Aug 2, 2020
Francis L. Malecha, age 85, of New Prague, died peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Francis was born on September 21, 1934 in Veseli, MN to Frank E. and Bessie (Honza) Malecha. He attended Veseli grade school and New Prague High School. He served in the US Army and married Georgine A. "Jean" Schanus...
Edward A. Mach
Aug 2, 2020
Edward A. Mach, age 83, of New Prague, died peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Ed was born on November 21, 1936 in Webster Township, Rice County, Minnesota to John F. and Beatrice (Benes) Mach. He attended Most Holy Trinity Parochial School and New Prague High School, and graduated from Northfield High School. He...
Judith Ellen (Klein) Larson
Aug 2, 2020
After an 8-year battle with Alzheimer's and a courageous struggle with COVID-19, Judith Ellen (Klein) Larson, age 75, of New Prague, died peacefully with her beloved daughters at her side on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Judy was born May 5, 1945 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Phillip and Natalie (Galinski) Klein. She was raised...
Marvin Peterson
Aug 1, 2020
Marvin Stanley Peterson, age 103, of Montgomery, formerly of Bloomington, died peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Traditions in Montgomery. Marvin was born on June 18, 1917 in Grove City, Minnesota to Hans and Helen (Nelson) Peterson. He married the love of his life, Ardys Leone Ekbom on May 16, 1940 in Minneapolis, MN. WWII brought him to...
Myrtle Marie “Myrt” Hanzel
Jul 31, 2020
Myrtle Marie "Myrt" Hanzel, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully in the presence of her family on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Myrt was born on August 8, 1928 in Derrynane Township, St. Thomas, MN to Thomas and Theresa (Reger) Retka. She attended Country School District 107 one-room schoolhouse and graduated from New Prague...
Dennis A. Gerold
Jul 30, 2020
Dennis A. Gerold, age 93, died peacefully on Thursday, July 30 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Dennis was born on September 19, 1926 in Jordan, Minnesota to Egon and Agatha (VonBank) Gerold. He graduated from Jordan High School and served in the US Army in Korea. He married Betty Bisek on October 14, 1950 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church...
Francis J. “Fritz” Tupy
Jul 29, 2020
Francis J. "Fritz" Tupy, age 77, of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Fritz was born on December 3, 1942 at the family home in Webster Township, Rice County to Frank W. and Mary C. (Schoenbauer) Tupy. Fritz graduated from New Prague High School and entered the US Army National Guard. ...
William J. “Bill” Jirik
Jul 20, 2020
William J. "Bill" Jirik, age 81, of New Prague, died peacefully after a long battle with heart disease on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Bill was born on March 24, 1939 in New Prague to William J. and Josephine J. (Javurek) Jirik, Sr. He attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial School, graduated from New Prague High School,...
Sharron Lynn Gillingham
Jul 15, 2020
Sharron Lynn Gillingham, of New Prague, MN died on July 15, 2020 at her home. She was married to her love, the late Sterling Hart Gillingham for 63 years.
She was born in Rock Bridge, WI on August 14, 1931, daughter of the late Bernard and Bernice Johnson. Sharron graduated from Richland Center High School in 1949. ...
Gordon J. Malterud
Jul 14, 2020
Gordon J. Malterud, age 65, of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family present after a prolonged illness at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital – Mankato on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Gordy was born on May 15, 1955 in Corpus Christie, TX to James and Janet (Roberts) Malterud. He grew up in the Mountain Iron/Virginia, MN area, moved to...
Kay Schanus
Jul 13, 2020
Kay Schanus, age 74, of New Prague, died suddenly at her home on Monday, July 13, 2020. Kay was born on January 27, 1946 in La Crosse, WI to Arnold and Pat (Corcoran) Forschler. She attended and graduated from Brownsville Public Schools and went on to attend secretarial school in Winona, MN. She worked for a short time at...
Patricia B. Ambroz
Jul 10, 2020
Patricia B. Ambroz, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully with her son at her side on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Patricia was born on June 6, 1936 in New Prague to Edward W. and Mathilda C. (Busch) Zaun. She grew up in the Lydia/St. Patrick area and was active in 4-H...
Martha J. Svoboda
Jul 6, 2020
Martha J. Svoboda, age 97, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Mala Strana Care and Rehabilitation Center. Martha was born on May 22, 1923 in Veseli, Minnesota to John J. and Emily A. (Hruza) Havlicek. She attended school in Veseli and worked as a live-in nanny for Dr. Komarek until she met the love...
Lloyd “Angel” Troendle
Jun 26, 2020
Lloyd "Angel" Troendle, age 80, of New Prague, died peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Paul. Angel was born on October 16, 1939 in Minneapolis to Raymond W. and Judith (Koehler) Troendle. He grew up in Excelsior and graduated from Minnetonka High School. He entered the US Army following graduation and served in...
Donald Hofmeister
Jun 26, 2020
Hofmeister, Donald L. Age 89, of St. Paul, passed away June 26, 2020. Survived by beloved wife of 63 years, Elsa, daughter Elizabeth (Marshall, Dave); sons Andrew (Linda), Franz (Jeannie), and Joseph (Teresa), 12 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren and one sister. Preceded in death by parents and brother. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, July 3, 2020 at Cathedral...
Lucille Busch
Jun 15, 2020
Lucille Caroline Busch died after a short illness on June 15th, 2020 at Mala Strana, in New Prague. Lucy was born on December 13, 1922 in the Maxa family farm house just outside of New Prague. She was the third daughter of four children born to Jacob and Anna Maxa.
Lucy reminisced of her early days in...
