Brent W. Meyer
Oct 4, 2018
Brent W. Meyer, age 54, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his home. Brent was born on August 15, 1964 at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague to Gerald J. and Carman L. (Elder) Meyer. He grew up in Belle Plaine, attended Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic School...
Elsie M. Lukes
Oct 2, 2018
Elsie M. Lukes, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by her family at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Elsie was born on April 3, 1927 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur County to Albert and Emma (Dvoracek) Holey. She was raised in the Le Center area and attended a country school in Lexington Township....
Rosemary “Rosie” Pexa
Sep 13, 2018
Rosemary "Rosie" Pexa, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Rosie was born on July 16, 1934, in Northfield to Joseph & Helen (Floren) Winter. She attended St. Dominic Catholic School and graduated from Northfield High School. Following high school, she was employed by Northwest...
Shirley A. Scherz
Sep 9, 2018
Shirley A. Scherz, age 82, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. Shirley was born on January 6, 1936 in the Hiller farmhouse near Weaver Lake to Donald W. and Lillian M. (Rice) Hiller. She graduated from Anoka High School. Following high school, she...
Ricky R. Fehler
Sep 2, 2018
Ricky Fehler, age 59, of New Prague, died peacefully after an extended illness on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Methodist Hospital. Ricky was born on October 31, 1958 to Robert and Diana (Zick) Fehler in St. Paul. He was raised in the Apple Valley area and graduated from Rosemount High School. Ricky worked as a heavy equipment operator and...
Richard L. Deutsch
Aug 27, 2018
Richard L. Deutsch, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully, in the presence of his loving family on Monday, August 27, 2018 at his home. Richard was born on May 17, 1932 in Helena Township, Scott County to John and Marie "Mary" (Wampach) Deutsch. He attended St. Benedict Parochial School and graduated from New Prague High School. He was...
Duane A. “Dewey” Tietz
Aug 22, 2018
Duane A. "Dewey" Tietz, age 55, of Waterville, died suddenly on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Northfield Hospital. Duane was born on September 29, 1962 in New Prague to Daniel and Sharon (Simonette) Tietz. He graduated from New Prague High School and married Bobbie Jo Johnston on October 24, 1987 in Burnsville. The couple eventually settled in Northfield, where...
Violet V. Krohn
Aug 20, 2018
Violet V. Krohn, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, August 20, 2018 at The Villages of Lonsdale. Vi was born on October 10, 1931 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur County to Louis & Valdeyn (Preuss) Gruetzmacher. She was raised on Lexington Lake and left home at age 16 to attend Dr. Martin Luther College in New...
Marilyn A. Hudspeth
Aug 19, 2018
Marilyn A. Hudspeth, age 71, of New Prague, died peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at St. Gertrude's Health and Rehabilitation Center. Marilyn was born on October 23, 1946 in Algona, Iowa, to Le Roy and Alma (Grandgenett) Stoffel. She graduated from Bishop Garrigan High School and following business school, worked at...
Betty M. Bisek
Aug 15, 2018
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Bisek, died on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague. Betty was born on June 2, 1932 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, to George T. and Mayme B. (Tupy) Sevcik. She attended elementary school in Lonsdale and graduated from Montgomery High School. Betty married Henry R. Bisek on October 18, 1952 at...
Edith Ousky
Aug 12, 2018
Edith Ousky, age 94, of New Prague, died peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Edith was born on February 26, 1924 in Tyler, MN to Nels and Marie (Johansen) Sorensen. She graduated from Tyler High School and married Frank R. Ousky on December 29,1948 in Mankato, MN....
Rueben R. Honza
Aug 11, 2018
Rueben R. Honza, age 88 of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family at his side on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Rueben was born on February 8, 1930 in Lanesburgh Township to Rudolf and Ottlina (Schlauderaff) Honza. After graduating from New Prague High School, Rueben entered the US Navy, for which he served both...
Sally A. Schmid
Aug 10, 2018
Sally A. Schmid, age 78, of New Prague, died suddenly but peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, August 10, 2018, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, MN. Sally was born on April 29, 1940 in New Prague to Benedict J. and Katharine (Heinen) Bruzek. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School,...
Irene B. Puncochar
Aug 5, 2018
Irene B. Puncochar, age 91, of Adams, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Adams Assisted Living. Irene was born on June 29, 1927 to James and Bohumila (Pecka) Svoboda. She married Edwin C. Puncochar on October 19, 1946 in New Prague and the couple made their home...
Joyce K. Fadden
Jul 28, 2018
Joyce Kathleen (Pladson) Fadden, age 85, of New Prague died Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Joyce was born at her grandparents' home in Lowry, MN on July 22, 1933 to Oscar A. and Hazel M. (Hagstrom) Pladson. Joyce grew up in Brandon, MN where her dad and uncle, Leo Smedstad, owned and operated...
Ruth Ann Doherty
Jul 24, 2018
Ruth Ann Doherty, age 95, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Ruth Ann was born on May 15, 1923 in Morgan, Minnesota to Albert C. and Ursula (Braunger) Fischer. She attended St. Michael's Catholic School and graduated from Morgan High School before going on to beauty school. She opened...
Leonard P. Eischens
Jul 20, 2018
Leonard P. Eischens, age 92, of St. Benedict, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, July 20, 2018 at his home. Leonard was born on September 1, 1925 in Helena Township to Adam M. and Ruth (Beckius) Eischens. He was raised in the St. Benedict area, where he attended country school and graduated from New Prague High School....
Lillian J. “Lil” Tate
Jul 14, 2018
Lillian J. "Lil" Tate, age 83, of New Prague, died suddenly but peacefully with her daughters at her side on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale. Lil was born on June 1, 1935 in Cedar Lake Township to Joseph A. and Ludmilla A. (Havlicek) Pavek and was raised in the New Prague area on...
Joyce Marie Kajer
Jul 5, 2018
Joyce Marie Kajer, age 88, of New Prague died suddenly on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague. Joyce was born on March 14, 1930 in Chaska to Frank and Marie (Halloran) Kocks. She moved to New Prague when her father transferred for his job during her high school years and graduated from New Prague...
Adam Rein
Jul 3, 2018
Adam Michael Rein, age 24, of Buffalo Lake, MN, died tragically in a car accident on July 3, 2018. He was born on April 25, 1994 in Fargo, ND to Michael A. and Renee S. Rein. Adam was raised in Eagan, MN and graduated from Burnsville High School in 2012. He enjoyed working as a welder for Anchor Iron...
