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...
Regina J. Wagner
Jun 30, 2018
Regina J. Wagner, age 97 , of new Prague died peacefully on Saturday, June 30th, 2018 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Regina was born on June 4, 1921 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Oscar Jernstrom and Mary Marron. She attended St. Rosalia grade school and high school in Pittsburgh, and graduated with a degree in Home Economics from Mount Mercy...
Melode’ K. Girard
Jun 26, 2018
Melode' K. Girard, age 74, of New Prague, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Mel was born on July 10, 1943 in Davenport, IA to Arthur V. and Ruth A. (Boyd) Kirby. She was raised in Marshalltown, IA and the family moved, settling in Colorado, where she met the man who would become her husband....
Claire A. Hadac
Jun 25, 2018
Claire A. Hadac, age 93, of Northfield, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 25, 2018, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. Claire was born on October 9, 1924 in New Prague to Frank and Mary C. (Lexa) Hadac, Sr. She was a homemaker all her life and raised her four children in...
Alice M. Jirik
Jun 25, 2018
Alice M. Jirik, age 72, of New Prague, died suddenly but peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Alice was born on July 29, 1945 in New Prague to Leo M. and Alyce R. (Shimek) Mamer. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School, and graduated as an LPN from St....
Thomas J. Simanovich
Jun 22, 2018
Thomas J. Simanovich, age 35, from New Prague, MN, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018. He was born on Nov. 22nd, 1982 in Hibbing, MN. Tom was a loving husband to his wife and adored and loved his three young children. He was an avid fan of everything Minnesota sports. He enjoyed things like golfing and fishing for...
Nancy L. Olson
Jun 11, 2018
Nancy Olson, age 61, of Eagan, MN died on her birthday, June 11, 2018 at Fairview Southdale Hospital. She was a quiet person with a heart of gold. She was an extremely independent person and never wanted to bother anyone with her personal issues.
Nancy was a dedicated worker during her life. She was proud that she...
Dellis F. Reich
Jun 10, 2018
Dellis F. Reich, age 77, of New Prague, died peacefully, in the loving presence of his family, on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at his home. Dellis was born on January 1, 1941, in Minneapolis to Rudolph and Florence (Lindberg) Reich. He attended Longfellow Elementary School, Sanford Junior High, and graduated from Roosevelt High School. Dellis worked for Ferrell Gas...
Kristen J. Huhner
Jun 9, 2018
Kristen J. Huhner, age 58, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Kris was born on January 28, 1960 in New Prague to Raymond H. and Doris C. (Gehlen) Harpel. She grew up in Montgomery, attended Holy Redeemer Catholic School, graduated from Montgomery-Lonsdale High School, and attained a degree from Winona State...
Barbara L. Hennes
Jun 7, 2018
Barbara L. Hennes, age 70, of New Prague, died suddenly in her sleep at her home on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Barbara was born April 13, 1948 in St. Paul, MN and was adopted into her loving home by Mathias and Lucille (Hentges) Kreuser. She attended parochial school in Marystown and graduated from Guardian Angels High School. She married...
Thomas A. Illg
Jun 7, 2018
Thomas A. Illg, age 72, of New Prague, died suddenly at his home on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Tom was born on July 5, 1945 in Slayton, MN to Adolph N. and Evelyn R. (Giefer) Illg. He was raised on a farm in Ellsborough Township, graduated from Ruthton High School, and attended Granite Falls Vocational School, where he earned...
