Kathleen E. Bruzelius
Jul 1, 2019
Kathleen E. Bruzelius, age 77, of New Prague, died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her husband and family, some near and some far—but all dear. Kathleen was born on April 22, 1942 in San Rafael, CA to Theodore Roosevelt and Helen (Truelson) Mullin. She graduated from Talent High School (Talent, OR) in 1960 after marrying her husband, Kenneth...
Allen W. Scharf
Jun 17, 2019
Allen W. Scharf, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully, with his wife at his side, on Monday, June 17, 2019 at The Lodge on Natchez Ave. Al was born on August 19, 1940 in New Prague to Wilmer and Elizabeth Ann (Davis) Scharf. He attended New Prague High School and then began his lifelong work of over-the-road trucking. ...
Kymberli Ann El-Wailli
Jun 16, 2019
Kymberli (Kym) Ann El-Wailli, age 51, of New Prague, MN passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2019. She was born October 16, 1967, to parents, Ronald (RJ) and Frances Sticha (Lonsdale, MN). She grew up in Lonsdale and is the oldest of 4 children. She was married to Tim El-Wailli for 25 years and they have 3 children, Mitchell,...
Jerry K. Most
Jun 14, 2019
Jerry K. Most, age 81, of New Prague, died suddenly of a massive heart attack on Friday, June 14, 2019 at his home at Praha Village. Jerry was born on April 20, 1938, in Ellsworth, Wisconsin to Stanley and Marguerite (Melgaard) Most. He was raised by his maternal grandparents in Ellsworth, graduated from Ellsworth High School, and entered the...
Phyllis I. Johnson
Jun 11, 2019
Phyllis (Olund) Johnson, 98, of New Prague died June 11, at the Mala Strana Residence in New Prague.
She is survived by her son Reid (Cynthia) and grandchildren Brianna (Eric) Fischer, Aaron (Mary-Elizabeth) Johnson, and Lizzy (Alex) Larson, and three great-grandchildren, Maribelle Fischer, Zella Fischer and Winter Larson.Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Clifford, daughter...
Donna M. Bisek
Jun 6, 2019
Donna M. Bisek, age 55, of New Prague, died peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Donna was born on February 26, 1964 in Shakopee to Sylvester and Verena (Seurer) Wacker. She was raised in Savage and graduated from Burnsville High School. She received an Associate Degree from Normandale Community College in special education. Donna...
Walter W. Kohoutek
Jun 4, 2019
Walter W. Kohoutek, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at his home. Walter was born on December 27, 1927 in New Prague to Frank and Anna (Shimota) Kohoutek. He attended St. Wenceslaus School and New Prague High School and then entered the US Navy where he was a Seabee...
Shirley A. Sticha
May 30, 2019
Shirley A. Sticha, age 61, of Webster, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at St Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Shirley was born on September 25, 1957 in New Prague to William and Bernadine (Kubes) Svoboda. She attended St. Nicholas Parochial School and graduated from New Prague High School. Shirley married the love of her...
James C. Mickus
May 29, 2019
James C. Mickus, age 85, of Savage died peacefully on May 29, 2019 at The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale. Jim was born on December 7, 1933 in New Prague to Clement and Luverne (Nolden) Mickus. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School, attained his undergraduate degree from St. Thomas University, and his Masters...
Judy Mae Williams
May 29, 2019
Judith Mae Williams (Eddans) died peacefully on May 29th, at Belgrade Nursing Home in Belgrade, MN. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 4, 1944 to Charles and Jean Eddans. She was raised on the shores of Lake Minnewashta in Excelsior, MN. Judy married Carl Williams on October 7, 1967. Together they made their home in Webster, MN,...
Goldie M. Novak
May 26, 2019
Goldie M. Novak, age 102, died peacefully, May 26, 2019 at Sunrise Senior Living in Edina. She was born January 8, 1917 in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, MN to Fred August Jahn and Sophie M. (Ruehling) Jahn. She grew up in rural New Prague and attended Le Sueur County District School.
She was baptized at Friedens...
Leonard J. Pexa
May 25, 2019
Leonard J. Pexa, age 80, of New Prague died peacefully, with family by his side on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Reflections, Three Links Care Center, Northfield, MN.
Leonard was born October 5, 1938 in Helena Township, Scott County, MN to Wencel "Jim" Pexa and Bessie (Kadrlik) Pexa. He was raised in the St. Patrick area and...
Helen E. Meger
May 5, 2019
Helen E. Meger, age 80, of rural Le Center, Minnesota passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on May 5, 2019 at the Central Health Care in Le Center, Minnesota.
Helen was born on June 9, 1938 in Spooner, Wisconsin. She worked at Indianhead Café in Spooner and after graduating from Spooner High School in 1961, she moved...
Gilbert Schoenbauer
Apr 26, 2019
Gilbert Ray Schoenbauer, age 81, of Jordan, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital. Gilbert was born on July 31, 1937 in Helena Township, Scott County, MN to William and Walburga (Busch) Schoenbauer. He was raised in the St. Benedict area and attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and New Prague High School...
Ken Pasek
Apr 24, 2019
Kenneth James "Ken" Pasek, age 64, of Montgomery, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at his residence in Montgomery. Ken was born on April 18, 1955 in New Prague to James C. and Alice Marie (Kroyer) Pasek. He grew up in New Prague and graduated from New Prague High School. During high school, he worked for Bilek Bakery and immediately...
Willard A. “Bink” Bender
Apr 16, 2019
Willard Anthony "Bink" Bender died at home on April 16, 2019 in New Prague, MN at age 88. He was born Aug 23, 1930 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Floriann J. (Hartz), a teacher, and Willard C. Bender, a banker. His sister called him Binky, and ever since, he has been known as Bink.
As a...
Geraldine D. “Geri” Bell
Apr 11, 2019
Geraldine D. "Geri" Bell, age 94, died peacefully, April 11, 2019 at St. Gertude's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee. She was born April 23, 1924 in New Prague, MN to Richard F. and Wilhelmine C. "Minnie" (Zoschke) Ruehling. She grew up in rural New Prague and attended Scott County District School, Friedens Parochial School, Le Sueur County District...
Sharon R. Tietz
Apr 9, 2019
Sharon R. Tietz, age 81, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Sharon was born on August 3, 1937 in Montgomery, MN to Leonard and Elsie (Pollack) Simonette. She attended Holy Redeemer Parochial School and graduated from Montgomery High School. She married the love of her life, Daniel H....
Marcella H. “Marcie” Hadac
Apr 8, 2019
Marcella H. "Marcie" Hadac, age 97, died peacefully, with her family present on her birthday, April 8, 2019, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. She was born in 1922 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, MN to Ladislav J. "Laddy" and Anna A. (Pavek) Novak. She grew up in the Veseli area and attended Most Holy Trinity Catholic School. Due to...
Nancy E. Matychuk
Mar 31, 2019
Nancy Elizabeth Matychuk, age 52, of Shakopee, died suddenly at her home on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Nancy was born on December 15, 1966 in Farmington, MN to Wendel and Darlene (Bangtson) Brooks. She grew up in Apple Valley until 5 th grade when the family moved to New Prague, where she graduated from high school. She married David...
