Margaret Jane Koenig-Peterson
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...
Claretta M. Schmitz
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...
George R. Novotny
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...
Jim Snackenberg
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,...
Benjamin T. Cervenka
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...
Francis J. “Fritz” Hertaus
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...
Francis E. “Frank” Schoenbauer
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...
Betty A. Klinghagen
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...
Violet Mae Patterson
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...
Raymond Moran
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...
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,...
