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...
Robert D. Larson
Dec 5, 2017
Robert D. Larson, age 87, of New Prague, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Bob was born on June 2, 1930, in Minneapolis to David and Mable E. (Larson) Larson. He grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Minnehaha Academy. He entered the US Army and served in the Korean War, where he...
Janet C. Novotny
Dec 3, 2017
Janet C. Novotny, age 79, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Janet was born on April 5, 1938, in New Prague to John C. and Mary A. (Simota) Pomije. She grew up in the New Prague area, attending District 62 country school and graduating from New...
Gerald J. “Oscar” Solheid
Dec 2, 2017
Gerald J. “Oscar” Solheid, age 88, of NewPrague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Oscar was born on December 20, 1928 in New Prague to Joseph and Barbara (Hoofhauer) Solheid. He was a life-long resident of the New Prague area, attending elementary school in St. Benedict and...
Kenneth W. Solheid
Nov 18, 2017
Kenneth W. “Whitey” Solheid, age 65, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at his home. Although ALS robbed Whitey of his body, it did not take away his spirit; Whitey truly “lived” with ALS with courage, grace, and a positive attitude. Whitey was born February 21, 1952, to Wallerine “Wally” and...
David B. Hamer
Nov 16, 2017
David B. Hamer, age 58, of New Prague, died suddenly on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at his home. David was born December 27, 1958, in New Prague to John F. and Dorothy P. (Shea) Hamer. He was raised in New Prague and graduated from New Prague High School. He worked as a maintenance technician for ConAgra for 31 years...
Jessica N. Karasch
Nov 15, 2017
Jessica N. Karasch, age 32, of Le Center, died tragically in a car accident on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Jessica was born on January 24, 1985 in Bemidji, MN to Randall V. and Janet C. (Carnathan) Karasch. She grew up in Farmington, MN, graduating from Farmington High School. Jessica worked in the finance department for the gaming industry at...
Georgia A. Solheid
Nov 14, 2017
Georgia A. Solheid, age 89, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Georgia was born December 10, 1927, in Montgomery, Minnesota to Joseph and Anna (McKenna) Choudek. She grew up in Montgomery and attended Holy Redeemer Catholic School. On October 7, 1947, Georgia married Walerine “Wally” Solheid...
Elmer J. Bartusek
Nov 14, 2017
Elmer J. Bartusek, age 92, of Webster, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at his home. Elmer was born on December 15, 1924, in Webster, to Wencl J. and Adeline B. (Novak) Bartusek. He lived in Webster his entire life, attending Scott County District School before entering the US Army, where he served in...
Tim Nims
Nov 13, 2017
Tim Nims, age 57, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home on Monday, November 13, 2017. Tim was born in Minneapolis on August 26, 1960 to George A. and Shirley (Schulze) Nims. Tim grew up in Richfield and graduated from Richfield High School. He attended schooling to prepare him for his life’s work as...
