Philip A. Ilg
Jun 17, 2017
Philip Andrew Ilg, age 56, of New Prague, died accidentally on Saturday morning, June 17, 2017. Phil was born June 8, 1961, in New Prague, to John “Jack” F. and Alyce T. (Malinski) Ilg. He graduated from New Prague High School and the University of Minnesota and Phil worked for U.S. Bank.
Phil and Karin married on...
John A. Siemon
May 26, 2017
John A. Siemon, age 79, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, May 26, 2017, at his home. John was born on January 11, 1938, in Belle Plaine Township to Arthur W. and Eleanor E. (Moriarty) Siemon. He grew up in the Union Hill area, attending country district school, Union Hill Parochial, and graduating from...
Thomas T. Fitzke
May 16, 2017
Thomas T. Fitzke, age 74, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Tom was born on May 23, 1942 in New Prague to Theodore A. and Alice M. (Kucera) Fitzke. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School, and attended the College of St. Thomas...
Robert J. Bednar
May 8, 2017
Robert J. “Bob” Bednar, age 84, of New Prague, died suddenly at his home on Monday, May 8, 2017. Bob was born on September 30, 1932, in New Prague to Emil F. and Ida B. (Kochlin) Bednar. He grew up in New Prague, attending St. Wenceslaus School and graduating from New Prague High School with the class of 1950. ...
Janet L. (Moore) Ferrazzo
May 6, 2017
Janet L. (Moore) Ferrazzo, age 76, of New Prague died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her home on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Janet was born June 7, 1940 in St. Paul, Minnesota to William N. and Gladys L. (LeHew) Moore. She grew up in St. Paul and attended St. Francis de Sales Parochial School and Our Lady of...
Lonnie L. Webb
May 6, 2017
Lonnie L. Webb, age 86, of New Prague, died at his home on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Lonnie was born August 15, 1930, in Kearney, Nebraska to Richard and Sadie (McKinney) Webb. He earned a BA degree from the University of Illinois in accounting and worked as an accountant for several firms. He served as a First Lieutenant in...
Francis E. Novak
May 5, 2017
Francis E. Novak, age 90, of New Prague, formerly of Veseli, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday May 5, 2017 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. Francis was born August 15, 1926 in Wheatland Township, in Rice County, Minnesota to Edward J. and Julia M. (Malecha) Novak. He attended Rice County District School in Veseli. ...
Frances M. Yackly
May 5, 2017
Frances M. “Franny” Yackly, age 85, of New Prague, died at her home on Friday, May 5, 2017. Franny was born December 3, 1931, in New Prague, MN to John P. and Rose M. (Schaff) Hinderscheid. She grew up in the Heidelberg area attending Le Sueur County District school. On August 17, 1957, Franny married Leonard N Yackly at...
Raymond H. Schiprett
May 1, 2017
Raymond H. Schiprett, age 96, of Lonsdale, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, May 1, 2017, at The Villages of Lonsdale. Ray was born February 28, 1921, in Kilkenny, MN to Joseph B. and Mary A. (Mader) Schiprett. He attended Le Sueur County District School and entered the US Army in 1942. He served in the European...
Betty J. Gerold
Apr 28, 2017
Betty (Elizabeth) Jean Gerold, age 89, of Jordan, died April 28 at Mala Strana in New Prague. She was born in New Prague on April 16, 1928, to Edward and Sylvia (Washta) Bisek. She spent some of her childhood in New Prague, but lived in several towns in Minnesota and Iowa as her family followed Ed’s construction jobs. Betty...
Bernice A. Zelenka
Apr 6, 2017
Bernice A. Zelenka, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her home Thursday morning, April 6, 2017. Bernice was born April 25, 1925, in Erin Township, Rice County, MN, to Frank M. and Josephine (Pumper) Machacek. She grew up in the Lonsdale area, attending school at Immaculate Conception Catholic School. On September 6, 1944,...
Arthur H. Kohout
Apr 6, 2017
Arthur Henry Kohout, age 87, of New Prague, formerly of Lydia, died peacefully at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Arthur was born January 12, 1930, in Spring Lake Township, Scott County to Emil R. and Helena M. (Dubbe) Kohout. He was raised in the Lydia area and attended district school in Lydia. He married Donna...
Evelyn E. Ambroz
Apr 1, 2017
Evelyn E. Ambroz, age 85, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 1, 2017 in the home that she and her husband built. She was born on January 20, 1932, in Cedar Lake Township, Scott County, to Frank J. and Christina (Tuma) Svoboda. She grew up in the St. Catherine area and attended a...
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...
