Obituary Listing

Oct 16, 2019

Patricia A. Mahowald, age 88, of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at The Villages of Lonsdale.  Pat was born on October 22, 1930 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Park and Lauretta (Freidl) McMeekin.  She graduated from Antigo High School and went on to attain a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech and drama from St. Scholastica...

Oct 10, 2019

Ludmilla R. Bruzek, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  Ludy was born on September 17, 1928 in New Prague to Frank and Mary C. (Lexa) Hadac, Sr.  She graduated from New Prague High School and shortly after, married Raymond Bruzek on June 15, 1948 at St. Wenceslaus Church...

Oct 6, 2019

Dennis P. Stein, age 76, of Jordan, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 6, 2019.  Denny was born on May 24, 1943 in Minneapolis to Wayne C. and Mary Gwen (Cronin) Stein.  He grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Patrick Henry High School.  He was an insurance agent all his life, working first for Wassau Insurance, before...

Sep 28, 2019

Daniel R. Shetka, age 69, of Richfield, died suddenly while helping a friend on Saturday, September 28, 2019.  Dan was born on November 29, 1949 in St. Paul to Richard R. and Celia A. (Kopet) Shetka.  He grew up in the Veseli area, attended Most Holy Trinity Catholic School. He was an active 4-H member during his school years....

Sep 25, 2019

Leon D. Nelson, age 69, died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Leon was born on November 9, 1949 in Minneapolis, MN to Ralph W. and Pauline A. (Bollenger) Nelson.  He was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from a Vocational Technical High School in 1969.  Shortly after graduation, Leon married the love of his life, Bonnie...

Sep 21, 2019

Ruth Dietz, age 92, of New Prague, died peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. Ruth was born on December 11, 1926, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Leo and Marie (Babineau) DeLisle.  Ruth graduated from Catholic high school in Minneapolis.   She met Alvin M. Dietz at the Prom Center and they later married...

Sep 17, 2019

William "Bill" Frank Proshek, age 86, of New Prague, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague.

Bill is survived by his wife, Mary; sons Scott (Patty) of Shakopee; Todd (Mary Kay) of New Prague; Tom (Sandra Lynn-Proshek) of New Prague; daughter Ann Brickman (Steve) of Huntersville, NC;  grandchildren: ...

Sep 16, 2019

Betty L. Swenson, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Ebenezer Aurora on France in Edina after a long battle with breast cancer.  Betty was born on June 7, 1933 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Charles Nelson and Johnnie Grace (Hunter) Wilson.  She grew up in Odell,...

Sep 12, 2019

Donald J. Grinde, age 40, of New Prague, died suddenly at his home on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Donny was born on August 14, 1979 in St. Paul to Ronald J. and Kathy K. (Buchman) Grinde.  He grew up in the Lakeville area and attended Lakeville Public Schools.  He married the love of his life, Rachael M. Miller on...

Sep 8, 2019

Randy D. Barrington, age 51, of Belle Plaine, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Sunday, September 8, 2019.  Randy was born on March 29, 1968 in New Prague to Wayne A. and Betty Jean (Vaught) Barrington.  He was a proud graduate of New Prague High School and worked at New Options (now Proact) in...

Aug 26, 2019

Margaret Jane Koenig-Peterson, age 63, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.  Margaret was born on May 6, 1956 and was adopted lovingly by Joseph J. and Marcella J. (Bendzick) Koenig.  She graduated from New Prague High School.  She raised 3 successful children and kept them all together.  Her...

Aug 16, 2019

Claretta M. Schmitz, age 89, of Montgomery, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague.  Claretta was born on July 2, 1930 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Anton and Christina (Niebur) Dohmen. The family moved to New Prague when Claretta was in 9 th...

Aug 14, 2019

George R. Novotny, age 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  George was born on July 29, 1934 in Helena Township, Scott County, MN to Wencel F. and Mary (Preslicka) Novotny.  He attended Scott County district school and was a lifelong resident of the New Prague area. George was a man dedicated to...

Aug 11, 2019

Heaven has gained an amazing person.  Alfred James (Jim) Snackenberg, age 71, of New Prague, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side early Sunday morning, August 11, 2019.  He was diagnosed with early onset dementia in 2012 and had resided at Oak Terrace Jordan memory care since July 2017.

Jim was born on September 16,...

Aug 9, 2019

Benjamin T. Cervenka, age 82, of New Prague, died suddenly on Friday, August 9, 2019 at his home. Ben was born on December 8, 1936 in New Market Township, Scott County, MN to Theodore B. and Helen M. (Stejskal) Cervenka.  He attended country school and graduated from New Prague High School.  Following high school, he entered the US Army...

Aug 1, 2019

Francis J. "Fritz" Hertaus, age 82, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.  Fritz was born on February 7, 1937 in Wheatland Township, Rice Co., Minnesota to William F. and Elizabeth A. (Marek) Hertaus. He graduated from St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and New Prague High School...

Jul 26, 2019

Francis E. "Frank" Schoenbauer, age 89, of Jordan, died peacefully in the arms of his wife on July 26, 2019 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital.  Frank was born on March 25, 1930 in Helena Township, Scott County, MN to Frank J. and Mary (Malecha) Schoenbauer.  He was raised in the New Prague area, attended farm school, and graduated from New Prague...

Jul 25, 2019

Betty A. Klinghagen, age 74, of New Prague, died suddenly at her home on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Betty was born on December 15, 1944, in Willmar, MN to George and Anna (Hanson) Vikse.  She was raised in Willmar and graduated from Willmar High School.  She married the love of her life, Earl J. Klinghagen on November 21, 1964...

Jul 12, 2019

Violet Mae Patterson, age 85, of rural New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, July 12, 2019, at her home.  Vi was born on March 12, 1934 in Freeborn County, MN to Harry and Rose (Rebelien) Fink.  She graduated from Albert Lea High School and shortly after graduation, married John Patterson at Salem Lutheran Church in...

Jul 11, 2019

Ray Moran, age 98, died peacefully with his son at his side, on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  Ray was born on November 1, 1920 in New Prague to Amab F. and Emma (Blaha) Moran, Jr.  He graduated from New Prague High School, entered the US Navy and served in both WWII and the Korean...