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Ella R. Jahn

Ella R. Jahn

Feb 15, 2019

Ella R. Jahn, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2019, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.  Ella was born on November 21, 1928, in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, MN to Frank J. and Rose (Panek) Dietz. She attended country district school and graduated from New Prague High School.  She married Harold C. Jahn on...

Emil R. Moran

Emil R. Moran

Feb 13, 2019

Emil R. Moran, age 87, of New Prague, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Emil was born on July 14, 1931 in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, MN to Amab F. and Emma (Blaha) Moran, Jr. He attended New Prague High School and entered the US Navy following graduation.  Emil married Sharon R. Pecholt on...

Emily K. Ardolf

Emily K. Ardolf

Feb 6, 2019

Emily K. Ardolf, age 104, of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday February 6, 2019 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague.  Emily was born on September 8, 1914 in Wheatland Township, Rice County to Math and Mary (Novak) Ruzicka.  After Veseli school she attended Hopkins High School before she married Joseph F. Ardolf at Veseli on September...

Harry Dietz

Harry Dietz

Feb 3, 2019

Harry Dietz, age 96, of New Prague, died peacefully on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Harry was born on January 30, 1923 in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota to Frank J. and Rose (Panek) Dietz.  He graduated from New Prague High School.  In his early years he worked at the mill in Montgomery and...

Dorothy M. Cervenka

Dorothy M. Cervenka

Feb 3, 2019

Dorothy M. Cervenka, age 77, of New Prague, died peacefully on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in Jordan.  Dorothy was born on December 20, 1941 in New Prague to Joseph  F. and Mary (Novotny) Preslicka.  She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from New Prague High School.  Dorothy married Benjamin T. Cervenka on July...

Timothy Joseph Mulvihill

Timothy Joseph Mulvihill

Feb 3, 2019

Timothy Joseph Mulvihill, age 53, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at his home.  Tim was born on December 10, 1965 in Rochester, MN to John Edward and Colleen (Loftus) Mulvihill.  He spent his early years in Fountain, MN until moving to Norfolk, Nebraska in junior high.  He graduated from Norfolk...

Larry B. Bisek

Larry B. Bisek

Feb 1, 2019

Lawrence B. Bisek, age 71, of New Prague, died suddenly at his home on Friday, February 1, 2019.  Larry was born on September 19, 1947 in New Prague to Blasé B. and Elsie J. (Machacek) Bisek.  He graduated from New Prague High School and attended a technology college in Minneapolis.  Larry worked as an electrician his entire life for...

Bruce Illies, Sr.

Bruce Illies, Sr.

Jan 31, 2019

Anthony Bruce Illies, Sr., age 69, of New Prague, died suddenly at his home on Thursday, January 31, 2019.  Bruce was born on October 29, 1949 in Granite City, Illinois.  He graduated from Granite City High School and attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.  Bruce served in the US Army during the Vietnam War years and married the love...

Donald J. Schultz

Donald J. Schultz

Jan 18, 2019

Donald J. Schultz, age 77, of New Prague, died peacefully on Friday, January 18, 2019 at St. Gertrude's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee.  Don was born on June 14, 1941 in Shakopee to Donald E. and Elizabeth M. (Abeln) Schultz.  He graduated from Shakopee High School and then entered the US Marines. Following his military service, he married...

Dorothy M. Mader

Dorothy M. Mader

Jan 18, 2019

Dorothy M. Mader, age 88, of Minneapolis, died on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield.  Dorothy was born on November 19, 1930 in Trebon, Shieldsville Township, Rice County, Minnesota to Henry & Emily E. (David) Mader. Dorothy was raised on farms in the St. Patrick/Webster/New Prague area, attended county district school, and left home...

Gladys D. Beinhorn

Gladys D. Beinhorn

Jan 15, 2019

Gladys D. Beinhorn, age 81, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday January 15, 2019 at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine.  Gladys was born March 13, 1937 in New Prague to Erwin H. and Gladys (Castor) Beinhorn.  She lived her whole life in New Prague, graduating from New Prague High School, and worked as...

David W. Amundson

David W. Amundson

Jan 13, 2019

David W. Amundson, age 44, of New Prague, died by suicide after a long battle with depression on Sunday, January 13, 2019.  Dave was born on July 1, 1974 to Tom H. and Marlys A. (Youngbauer) Amundson in Farmington, MN.  He graduated from Lakeville High School and attended Dunwoody College of Technology and received an Associate of Applied Science...

Blase Benedict Bisek

Blase Benedict Bisek

Jan 2, 2019

Blasé Benedict Bisek, age 98, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital – New Prague.  Blasé was born on January 30, 1920 in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota to William A. and Mary B. (Snorek) Bisek.  He attended country district school, St. Wenceslaus School during...

Albert Peter Braith

Albert Peter Braith

Jan 1, 2019

Albert Peter Braith, age 77 of New Prague, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at his home after battling prostate cancer for over 19 years.  Albert was born February 4, 1941 in Sebeka, MN to Henry & Mary (Friedl) Braith.  On October 6, 1962, he married Carol Kruger in Wheaton, MN.  Last...

Dorothy M. Shimota

Dorothy M. Shimota

Dec 30, 2018

Dorothy M. Shimota, age 82, of Montgomery, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Traditions of Montgomery.  Dorothy was born July 16, 1936 at Cedar Lake Township, Scott County, MN to John C and Mary (Simota) Pomije.  She graduated from New Prague High School and married Edward J. Shimota on...

David C. Baker

David C. Baker

Dec 29, 2018

David Charles Baker

It is with great sadness that the family of David Baker of New Prague announces his sudden passing, on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at the age of 52 years.  David will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 17 years, Colleen, and his children, Joshua (Linh) and Jessica.  David will also be fondly remembered...

Ann M. Pint

Ann M. Pint

Dec 28, 2018

Ann Marie Pint, age 79, of New Prague died at Methodist Hospital in Rochester on Friday December 28, 2018 with her husband at her side.  Ann was born on October 26, 1939 in Lonsdale, MN to Frank J. and Hedwig (Pekar) Skluzacek.  She attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Lonsdale and graduated from Bethlehem Academy in Faribault, MN.  After...

John F. Bisek

John F. Bisek

Dec 13, 2018

John F. Bisek, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  John was born on May 11, 1927 in Helena Township, Scott County to Frank M. and Stephania (Mamer) Bisek.  He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and New Prague High School.  John served in the U.S....

Lucille H. Schmitz

Lucille H. Schmitz

Dec 9, 2018

Lucille H. Schmitz, age 87, of New Prague died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at her home.  Lucille was born on September 2, 1931, in Belle Plaine Township, Scott County, MN to Martin and Katherine (Michel) Neisen.  She attended country school, married Ralph J. Schmitz on September 2, 1950 at St. John's Catholic Church...

Lois M. Hendricks

Lois M. Hendricks

Nov 30, 2018

On Friday, November 30, 2018, Lois Hendricks, 87, passed away surrounded by many family members .

The third of four daughters of a pastor, Lois moved several times – spending her high school years in St. Paul, Chicago and Seattle. She spent a year at St. Olaf College, Northfield, and another at Fairview Nurses Training, St. Paul,...

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