Severin R. “Buddy” Riesgraf
Feb 22, 2018
Severin R. “Buddy” Riesgraf, age 97, of Belle Plaine, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Kingsway Retirement Living in Belle Plaine. Severin was born September 26, 1920, in Belle Plaine Township, Scott County, to John A. and Elizabeth (Huss) Riesgraf. He was raised there, attended school at Union Hill and Scott County District...
June V. Scheel
Feb 16, 2018
June V. Scheel, age 88, of New Prague, died suddenly at her home on Friday, February 16, 2018. June was born on September 18, 1929 in Wheeler, Wisconsin, to Clifford R. and Ruby (Owen) Harland. She was raised in the Colfax area, attended country school, and married the love of her life, Dennis Scheel, on March 29, 1947, in...
Mary Jane Svobodny
Feb 14, 2018
Mary Jane Svobodny, age 73, of Bloomington, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at The Lodge at Summit Oaks in Burnsville. Mary was born on November 27, 1944, in New Prague to William S. and Helen Elsie (Kajer) Svobodny. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from New Prague High School. She worked...
Wilbert F. Shimota
Feb 12, 2018
Wilbert F. Shimota, age 88, of Webster, died suddenly at his home on Monday, February 12, 2018. Wilbert was born on November 3, 1929 at the home farm in Cedar Lake Township to Frank W. and Anna J. (Trenda) Shimota. He attended Most Holy Trinity Parochial School, Scott County District School, and graduated from New Prague High School. On...
Terry D. Fredrich
Jan 30, 2018
Terry Dean Fredrich, age 79, of New Prague, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 30, 2018, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. He was born on May 18, 1938, in Sisseton, SD. Terry graduated from Dawson High School in 1956, where he was an all-star athlete. He earned his bachelor’s degree in education from St. Cloud State...
Keith D. Johnson
Jan 26, 2018
Keith Douglas Johnson, age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 26, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Keith was born on August 25, 1953 in Bandon, Oregon to Inky and Hazel Johnson. They returned to their longtime home of Benson, Minnesota shortly after his birth. While growing up, Keith embraced his love of sports...
Lucille R. Snyder
Jan 24, 2018
Lucille R. “Lucy” Snyder, age 87, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Mala Strana Assisted Living. Lucille was born on February 16, 1930, in New Prague. She was raised by her grandparents, Anna & Joseph Smisek, went to St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and attended New Prague High School. Lucille married...
Thomas A. Hudspeth
Jan 24, 2018
Thomas A. Hudspeth, age 72, of New Prague, died suddenly on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Tom was born July 31, 1945 in Moline, IL to Worth Leo and Marie (Smith) Hudspeth. The family moved to Elmore, MN, then to McGregor, IA, and finally to St. Benedict, IA, where Tom would attend...
Thomas Hudspeth
Jan 24, 2018
Thomas A. Hudspeth, age 72, of New Prague, died suddenly on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Tom was born July 31, 1945 in Moline, IL to Worth Leo and Marie (Smith) Hudspeth. The family moved to Elmore, MN, then to McGregor, IA, and finally to St. Benedict, IA, where Tom would attend...
Zaiya J. Sobotta
Jan 23, 2018
Zaiya Jean Sobotta, precious baby daughter of Jarret Sobotta and Amanda Geyer, was born on January 12 th , 2018, at 9:25 pm at the First Touch Birthing Center in Northfield. She weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 21.5 inches long. Zaiya was a perfect baby in the eyes of all of her loved ones, and from what...
Conrad John “Rod” Geist
Jan 23, 2018
Conrad John "Rod" Geist, age 76 of Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, died January 23, 2018 at Riverside Healthy Living Community in Smithfield.
Born January 6, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Andrew Jackson Geist and Mary Margaret Kennelly, Rod earned a Bachelor's degree, was married to Barbara Ballinger Geist and worked as a YMCA executive.
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Glenn L. Busch
Jan 20, 2018
Glenn L. Busch, age 62, of Nisswa, formerly of Eden Prairie, died suddenly in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Glenn was born on September 10, 1955, in New Prague to Lando A. and Angeline E. “Angie” (Vohnoutka) Busch. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, New Prague High School, and graduated from St. Cloud State University. Glenn started out as an industrial...
Doris M. Kubes
Jan 16, 2018
Doris M. Kubes, age 93, of New Prague, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Doris was born on June 21, 1924 in St. Thomas, Minnesota to Patrick and Anna (Duane) Brown. She grew up in the St. Thomas area and graduated from New Prague High School. She married Leonard W. Kubes on February...
Burdette C. Stief
Jan 16, 2018
Burdette C. Stief, age 93, of Jordan, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Burdette was born on March 23, 1924, in Aurelia, IA to Albert John and Ella Marie (Stabelfeld) Stief. He graduated from the University of Minnesota, entered the US Army, and was a decorated WWII veteran. Burdette was the former...
Marie L. Kajer
Dec 25, 2017
Marie Ludmilla Kajer, 92, left this life on Christmas morning, December 25, 2017. Her daughters, Kim (Kajer) Bergstedt and Jacinta (Cindy) Timmons Carlson were at her side. In addition to her daughter, Kim, she is survived by Kim’s husband, David A Bergstedt, and their children, Brittany Marie, Erik Donald and Elisabeth Eve. In addition to her daughter Cindy, she...
Adeline P. Schneider
Dec 24, 2017
Adeline P. Schneider, age 87, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family December 24, 2017 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Adeline was born on October 26, 1930, in Chanhassen Township, Carver County, MN to Herbert H. and Pauline O. (Gregory) Kocks. She attended St. Victoria School, graduated from Chaska High School, and attended Faribault Vocational School. After...
Genevieve M. Schmitz
Dec 23, 2017
Genevieve M. Schmitz, age 83, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at home. Gen was born on January 30, 1934, in New Prague, to Math F. and Catherine H. (Solheid) Pint. She attended elementary school in Union Hill and graduated from New Prague High School. She married Milo J. Schmitz on...
Irene A. Unger
Dec 17, 2017
Irene A. Unger, age 85, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at her home. Irene was born on September 28, 1932, in Montgomery to Frank J. and Emma A. (Shetka) Ambroz. She grew up in rural Montgomery and attended Le Sueur County District School. She moved into New Prague and worked...
Louise A. Busch
Dec 15, 2017
Louise A. Busch, age 85, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, December 15, 2017, at her home. Louise was born on July 31, 1932, in Marystown, MN, to Henry and Mary (Stemig) Pieper. She grew up in the Marystown area, where she attended parochial grade school and graduated from Shakopee High School. Before marriage,...
Clara A. (Trenda) Pexa
Dec 11, 2017
Clara Ann (Trenda) Pexa, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2017, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. Clara was born in a farm house on July 15, 1931 on the family farm in Wheatland Township, Rice County to Joseph and Emma (Simon) Trenda. She grew up in the Veseli area, attending Most...
