Charles A. “Rocky” Nelson
Nov 11, 2017
Nelson, Charles A. “Rocky”, age 74, of New Prague, died peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Rocky was born on November 10, 1943, in West Palm Beach, Florida. He grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Washburn High School. He went on to graduate from Dunwoody College of Technology, receiving the distinction of second...
William R. Vancura, Jr.
Nov 11, 2017
William R. “Billy” VanCura, Jr., age 57, of New Prague, died at his home on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Billy was born on September 21, 1960 in New Prague to William R. and Lorraine M. “Pat” (Hughes) VanCura, Sr. He was a member of the New Prague community his entire life, having attended St. Wenceslaus School and graduating from...
Carol A. Lakatua
Nov 11, 2017
Carol A. Lakatua of North Oaks, MN (recently residing in New Prague, MN) – Passed away November 11, 2017 – at the age of 74. She courageously battled Lewy Body and Alzheimer’s dementia during her last years of life, quietly finding peaceful rest in her final days. She will be greatly missed. Her family and friends will long remember...
Betty Reich
Nov 10, 2017
Betty Reich, age 72, of Elko New Market, died peacefully, with her family present on Friday, November 10, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Betty was born on December 20, 1944 in Mobile, Alabama to Leo and Nora Belle (Cross) Ambrose. She grew up in Lakeland, Florida, where she graduated from high school. She worked as the head cashier...
Richard Harris
Nov 2, 2017
Richard Harris, age 91, of Belle Plaine, formerly of New Prague and Mapleton, MN, died peacefully with his family present on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Richard was born on March 9, 1926, in Delavan, MN to John Kelly and Enger (Ronseth) Harris. He graduated from Delavan High School and entered the US...
Audrey A. Bendzick
Oct 28, 2017
Audrey A. Bendzick, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at her home. Audrey was born on December 31, 1932, in Waconia, MN to John and Helen (Thurk) Woerdehoff. The family moved to Long Prairie and finally to Jordan, where Audrey graduated from high school. She married Ervin J. Bendzick...
Lois M. Hunt
Oct 28, 2017
Lois M. Hunt, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Lois was born on March 24, 1926, in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Linus and Ellen (Stone) Carlson. She graduated from South Milwaukee High School and married her husband, Ronald B. Hunt there on December 2,...
Alvin Dietz
Oct 26, 2017
Alvin Dietz, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Alvin was born on July 8, 1926, in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County to Frank J. and Rose (Panek) Dietz. Alvin graduated from New Prague High School and enlisted in the US Navy following graduation,...
David M. Gallagher
Oct 17, 2017
David M. Gallagher, age 75, of New Prague, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Dave was born on July 18, 1942, in Robbinsdale, MN to Francis and La Moine (Pry) Gallagher. He graduated from Robbinsdale High School, obtained his Bachelors Degree from St. Cloud State College, and his Masters Degree from St. John’s University. Dave...
Marvin W. Tolzmann
Oct 7, 2017
Marvin W. Tolzmann, age 90, of New Prague passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 10, 2017 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. Born and raised in Minnesota Lake, Minnesota, Marvin was a Minnesota Lake High School graduate and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and also, later in the U.S. Air Force. He was a building...
Donald E. Yackley
Oct 7, 2017
Donald E. “Don” Yackley, age 64, of New Prague, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 7, 2017 after an exhausting battle with ALS. Don was born December 7, 1952 in New Prague to James P. and Loretta M. (Seifert) Yackley. He lived in New Prague all his life and attended St. Wenceslaus...
Michael G. Kasper
Oct 3, 2017
Michael George Kasper, age 69, of Lonsdale, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Jean and Dale Kasper; brothers, Robert and Mark. He is survived by his wife of 26 years and the love of his life, Carolyn; children,...
Ross Reishus
Sep 21, 2017
Ross Reishus, age 78, of New Prague, died suddenly on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague. Ross was born on December 23, 1938 in Wadena, MN to Leonard and Myrtle (Finstuen) Reishus. He served for 4 years in the US Navy and married Beverly Johnson on September 15, 1961 in Rosemount, MN. Ross taught...
Mary A. Sloan
Sep 18, 2017
Mary Ann Sloan, age 75, of Green Isle, formerly of New Prague and Montgomery, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, September 18, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato. Mary was born on August 28, 1942 in Brookings, South Dakota, to Emil and Blanche (Kirk) Seifert. She attended St. Olaf College in Northfield before transferring to Mankato...
Lorraine M. Farley
Sep 9, 2017
Lorraine M. Farley, age 98, of New Prague, died peacefully Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Lorraine was born August 4, 1919 in St. Paul, MN to Edward C. and Elizabeth (Karow) Farley. She lived her entire working life in St. Paul, working as a hair dresser and eventually taking ownership of the shop. She also...
John R. Hertaus, Sr.
Aug 30, 2017
John R. Hertaus, Sr., age 81, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. John was born on April 9, 1936, in Cedar Lake Township, Scott County, to Robert W. and Mary E. (Pavek) Hertaus. He grew up in the Veseli area, attended Most Holy Trinity Catholic School...
Ordelle A. Schmid
Aug 22, 2017
Ordelle A. Schmid, age 99, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at her home. She was born April 8, 1918 in New Ulm, MN to Albert and Marie (Inhofer) Flor. She attended Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary and High School and a secretarial school in Minneapolis. She worked for a while in...
Catherine Drabant
Aug 10, 2017
Catherine Drabant, age 74, of New Prague, died suddenly, surrounded by her family at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Catherine was born in Colorado Springs, CO on January 18, 1943 to John E. and Evelyn V. (Saukola) Dorn. She graduated from a Vocational High School in Minneapolis and married Gerald R. Drabant...
Ralph W. Bisek
Aug 7, 2017
Ralph W. Bisek, age 86, of New Prague died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, August 7, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Ralph was born January 20, 1931 in New Prague to William C. and Adeline A. (Sticha) Bisek. He grew up in the Webster/Veseli area and attended Most Holy Trinity Parochial School and graduated from New...
Lloyd Ambroz
Aug 7, 2017
Lloyd Ambroz, age 87, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, August 7, 2017, at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Lloyd was born on May 2, 1930, in Heidelberg to Frank A. and Josephine (Maxa) Ambroz. He attended Le Sueur County District School in Heidelberg. He served with the US Army in the artillery...
