Obituary Listing

Jun 13, 2025

Barbara "Barb" Joan (Zevenbergen) Givens passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at her home in Montgomery. She was born on February 21, 1947 in Hull, Iowa to loving parents, Ruth (nee Dorsman) and John Zevenbergen, Jr. She graduated from Northwestern University in Orange City, Iowa, in 1969. She taught English in Stillwater to Middle School Students. She loved...

Jun 12, 2025

Amanda A. Shimota, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Amanda was born on April 20, 1934, in New Prague, to Sigmund and Anna (Schommer) Schmitz. She attended elementary school in St. Benedict and graduated from New Prague High School. She met her future husband at a...

Jun 6, 2025

Madalen "Mutz" Louise Friedges, age 89, of New Market, died unexpectedly with her family at her side on Friday, June 6, 2025, at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital. Madalen was born on October 13, 1935, in Belle Plaine Township, to Michael M. and Mary J. (Pint) Solheid. She graduated from New Prague High School and went on to beauty...

May 31, 2025

Donna Mae Ginter, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully at her home at Praha Village on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Donna was born on April 4, 1935, in New Prague, to Frank and Mary (Velishek) Rutt. She graduated from Montgomery High School and met an enticing young man at a dance named Clarence Ginter. The two were married...

May 30, 2025

Marilyn M. May, age 91, of New Prague, died tragically as the result of a car accident, on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.

Marilyn Mae Prokes was the only child born to Martin W. and Adeline (Shankey) Prokes on November 23, 1933. Her childhood was spent living above the grocery store...

May 30, 2025

Anne Marie Zimanske, age 68, of Lonsdale, MN, died peacefully with her family at her side after a 3-year valiant battle with Ovarian Cancer on Friday, May 30, 2025. Anne was born on March 11, 1957, in New Prague, to LeRoy and Martha (Havlicek) Svoboda. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and was a 1975 graduate of New Prague...

May 23, 2025

Cecilia Katherine Becker, age 99, of New Prague passed away peacefully as her family prayed the Rosary at her bedside on May 23, 2025.

Cecilia was born on February 26, 1926, to Peter and Mary (Pieper) Stelten in Chanhassen Township. After her dad passed away at a young age, Cecilia, her mom, and her sister, Clara, moved...

May 20, 2025

Patricia M. Spicer, age 73, of New Prague, MN passed away Tuesday May 20, 2025, at St. Gertrude's Health and Rehabilitation Center, Shakopee, MN. Patty was born on May 26, 1951, in Estherville, Iowa to Merritt and Janice (Chapman) Dale. She grew up on a farm in the Armstrong, Iowa area where she attended school. She graduated from Armstrong...

May 18, 2025

In loving memory of Harold R. Shimota, age 90, who passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his home at Praha Village Assisted Living in New Prague, MN. He was surrounded by his family by his side and the memory of his wife Angie of 68 years who passed this last September.

Born June 7th, 1934, to...

May 14, 2025

Evelyn Moore, age 100, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at her home at Praha Village. Evelyn was born April 4th, 1925 to Joe and Emily (Holicky) O'Malley. She was raised on the family farm in rural LeCenter along with her older sister, Eileen and younger brother, Alvin. She...

May 9, 2025

Bette J. "Bette Boop" Kassa, age 76, of Elko New Market, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, May 9, 2025. Bette was born on December 24, 1948, in Granite Falls, MN, to Vernon and Helen (Saltvig) Riss. She grew up in the Sacred Heart area until the family moved to Richfield. After graduating from Richfield High School, her...

Apr 24, 2025

Rodney "Bud" Kager, age 82, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Bud was born on June 3, 1942, in Los Angeles, CA, to Clyde and Ione (Wolstad) Kager. The family settled in Minnesota and Bud graduated from Bloomington High School. He served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged from the...

Apr 24, 2025

Suzette Marie (Graham) Rogers passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, after a courageous nine-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was 66 years old.

Suzette (Suzie) was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on April 16, 1959, to Richard Graham and Barbara (Kirkpatrick) Graham Roche. She spent her early childhood in Kalispell, Montana, before moving to Minnesota, where...

Apr 22, 2025

It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that John announces the death of his loving wife, Annette B. Oellrich, age 86, of New Prague, who died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Annette was born on August 31, 1938, in Platteville, WI, to Ambrose and Adeline (Pickel) Brunton. She...

Apr 21, 2025

Lorraine C. Schoenbauer, age 100, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side and entered Heaven on the same day as Pope Francis, on Monday, April 21, 2025, at her home at Praha Village. Lorraine was born on March 11, 1925, in Jordan, MN, to Gerhard and Elizabeth (Beckman) Hartmann. She graduated from Jordan High School...

Apr 16, 2025

Sonja Jobes, age 85, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at her home. Sonja was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on March 3, 1940, to Andres and Antoinette van Doornik. She met a dashing, young American GI by the name of Albert "Bert" Jobes at age 15 and they married...

Mar 30, 2025

Leroy F. Mamer, age 88, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Mala Strana Care and Rehabilitation Center. Leroy was born on July 16, 1936, in New Prague, to Henry and Josephine (Nohava) Mamer. He graduated from New Prague High School and entered the US Air Force, serving in...

Mar 22, 2025

Alice T. Marek, age 88, built a beautiful life and legacy in the New Prague, MN area. She went home to be with our Lord and Savior while temporarily residing in the care of her son, Tom, and his wife, Tawnya. She transitioned into her new heavenly body to join the company of all those who have gone before...

Mar 14, 2025

Karen Ann Hinderscheit, age 61, of New Prague, died unexpectedly with her family at her side on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague ER. Karen was born on June 10, 1963, in New Prague, to Leonard and Rosemary (Tupy) Franek. She had humble beginnings being raised on a farm with her Mom, Dad,...

Feb 28, 2025

Carol A. Hvidsten, age 84, of New Prague, formerly of Fargo, died peacefully at Praha Village in New Prague, on Friday, February 28, 2025. Carol was born on July 8, 1940, in Dwight, Illinois, to Oliver and Ingeborg (Langhelle) Mortvedt. The family moved from Illinois to Fergus Falls where Carol graduated from high school. She met an "older" man...