Michael G. Stang
Mar 28, 2017
Michael G. Stang, age 65, of New Prague, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Michael was born on September 11, 1951, in New Prague to Gilbert H. and Adeline C. (Simota) Stang. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from New Prague High School. Michael served in the US Army Reserves as a Private...
Darlene F. Hull
Mar 20, 2017
Darlene F. Hull, age 82, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at her home on Monday, March 20, 2017. Darlene was born September 1, 1934, in Traverse County, Minnesota, to William and Clara (Bock) Swanson. She was raised in Wheaton, MN, where she graduated from Wheaton High School. After her marriage to Arden W. Hull...
Gladys M. Bisek
Mar 19, 2017
Gladys M. Bisek, age 83, of New Prague, died peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague. Gladys was born May 19, 1933, in New Prague, to Edward & Helen (Ziska) Kes. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from New Prague High School. She married Ralph W. Bisek on June 6, 1953,...
Rosella E. Krautkremer Riesgraf
Mar 15, 2017
Rosella E. Krautkremer Riesgraf, age 95, of Belle Plaine, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Rosella was born January 22, 1922, in Helena Township, Scott County, to Nick and Christina (Lambrecht) Krautkremer. She attended school at St. Benedict, MN and was raised in the St. Benedict area. ...
Georgia E. Franz
Mar 10, 2017
Georgia E. Franz, age 96, of New Prague, died peacefully Friday morning, March 10, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Georgia was born April 15, 1920, in Hazelton, Iowa, to Harvey A. and Viola M. (Young) Simpson. She was raised in Lamont, Iowa, attended Iowa Public Schools, and completed her education with a 2-year teaching degree from Upper Iowa...
Esther Bruzek Jensen
Mar 7, 2017
Esther Tietz Bruzek Jensen, 93, of New Prague, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Born April 12, 1923, in Derrynane Township, Esther was the daughter of Herman and Wilhelmina (Schroeder) Tietz. She was baptized and confirmed at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she also attended 6 years of parochial school and then 2...
Ronald R. Larson
Mar 5, 2017
Ronald R. Larson, age 73, of New Prague died unexpectedly on Sunday March 5, 2017 at his home. Ron was born November 9, 1943 in Parkers Prairie, Ottertail County, MN to Raymond W. and Hilda C (Raap) Larson. He attended Parkers Prairie High School and entered the U.S. Navy in 1961 right out of high school. After military service...
Thomas L. Green
Mar 2, 2017
Thomas “Tom” Lee Green, age 75, of Sebeka, MN, formerly of New Prague, died at his home on Thursday, March 2, 2017, after a courageous battle with a long-term disease. Tom was born in Olwein, IA on September 13, 1941, to Howard and Arlene (Barton) Green. Tom married Marcia Joan Chadwick on September 13, 1980, in Mound, MN. As...
Jean M. Rybak
Feb 19, 2017
Jean Marie Rybak, age 88, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, with her beloved Irish music playing, early Sunday morning, February 19, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital Rochester – St. Mary Campus. Jean was born March 24, 1928, in Derrynane Township, Le Sueur County, MN to Ralph P. and Frances M. (Boeckmann) O’Connell. She...
Dorothy C. Kucera
Feb 19, 2017
Dorothy C. Kucera, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Three Links Reflections in Northfield. Dorothy was born on July 22, 1926, in Le Sueur, MN to Max and Elsa (Daehn) Fitzke. She was raised in the Le Sueur area, attending a country district school. Dorothy married Myles R....
Florence F. Simon
Feb 14, 2017
Florence F. Simon, age 87, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in Jordan. Florence was born on December 21, 1929, in Derrynane Township, Le Sueur County, MN, to Walter and Anna (Plonsky) Laban. She grew up in the Lexington area and attended County District School and...
Arnold J. Ambroz
Feb 10, 2017
Arnold J. “Arnie” Ambroz, age 79, of New Prague, died Friday, February 10, 2017, surrounded by his family at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. Arnie was born September 23, 1937 in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County to Frank J. and Emma A. (Shetka) Ambroz, Jr. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from New Prague High School. Arnie...
Biryl J. “Bj” Novotny
Feb 7, 2017
Biryl J. “BJ” Novotny, age 93, of Minnetonka, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Golden Living Hopkins. BJ was born on August 19, 1923, in Montgomery, MN to Frank J. and Louise E. (Corley) Novotny. He attended St. Raphael Catholic School (now Holy Redeemer Catholic School) in Montgomery and...
Ann M. Springer Oellrich
Jan 22, 2017
Ann Marie Springer Oellrich, age 47, of New Prague, MN passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on January 22, 2017. Ann was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, cousin, teacher, and adored friend.
Born June 19, 1969, in Mora, MN, she was the daughter of Genevieve Nordin and the late...
Joseph C. Soukup
Jan 21, 2017
Joseph C. Soukup, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Joe was born September 14, 1926, in New Prague, to Joseph and Emma A. (Sempaur) Soukup. He graduated from New Prague High School and attended the University of Minnesota, where he studied forestry. He entered...
Armella Harris
Jan 16, 2017
Armella Harris, age 89, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. Armella was born April 20, 1927, in Morristown, Minnesota to Francis and Mary Cecilia (Braun) Zoch. She was raised in Mapleton, MN, and graduated from Mapleton High School. She married Richard C. Harris in Mapleton on September...
Herman A. Beuch
Jan 11, 2017
Herman A. Beuch, age 98, of New Prague, formerly of Lydia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at his home. Herman was born on December 3, 1918, in Spring Lake Township. He was the 6 th child of 8 to Ernest and Anna (Zaudtke) Beuch. He met his future wife, Virginia Zaun, at...
Elizabeth L. Bradash
Jan 8, 2017
Elizabeth L. “Bette” Bradash, age 99, a long time resident of New Prague, MN died Sunday, the 8th of January at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Born February 26, 1917, in New Market, MN to Henry & Mary Sebek, her first years were spent helping her father at his sawmill & creamery in Plum Creek, MN. In 1932 Bette moved...
James Patrick Mullen
Jan 8, 2017
James Patrick “Pat” Mullen, age 69, of Webster, died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Sunday, January 8, 2017. James was born March 15, 1947, in Glencoe, MN, to James B. and Mary Ellen (Mulligan) Mullen. He grew up in Green Isle and graduated from Arlington High School. On May 1, 1993, James married Heidi J....
Margaret Maxa
Dec 31, 2016
Margaret Maxa, age 84, of Elko New Market, died Saturday, December 31, 2016, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Margaret was born September 16, 1932, to Guy F. and Mary F. (Madera) Blaha. She grew up in the St. Patrick area and graduated from New Prague High School. She married Stanley Maxa on September 11, 1954, in New Market, MN,...
