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Lorraine M. Bisek

Lorraine M. Bisek

Aug 18, 2016

Lorraine M. Bisek, age 90 of New Prague died at the Mala Strana Health Facility on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, August 23, 10:00 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague, MN. Visitation will be at the Bruzek Funeral Home in New Prague on Monday, August 22, from 4:00 p.m....

Dr. John “Jack” Richter

Dr. John “Jack” Richter

Aug 2, 2016

Dr. John “Jack” Richter, age 88, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by his family after a sudden illness, on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague.  Jack was born July 11, 1928, in Lonsdale, MN to Henry R. and Frances V. (Schultz) Richter.  He attended elementary school in Lonsdale and high school in...

Charles J. Nytes

Charles J. Nytes

Aug 1, 2016

Charles J. “Chuck” Nytes, age 71, of New Prague, died Monday evening, August 1, 2016, at Abbott-NW Hospital in Minneapolis.  Chuck was born September 21, 1944, in Adrian, MN to Aloysius Henry and Elizabeth Caroline (Suedkamp) Nytes.  He was a St. Adrian Catholic School graduate and earned BA and MA degrees in teaching at Mankato State University.  Chuck taught...

Delores Gosewisch

Delores Gosewisch

Jul 18, 2016

Delores Gosewisch, age 87, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by her family Monday evening, July 18, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague.  Delores was born July 7, 1929, in Belle Plaine Township, to Joseph F. and Celia (Ruhland) Schoenecker.  She was a lifelong resident of New Prague, graduating from New Prague High School.  On November 17,...

Leo Mader

Leo Mader

Jul 12, 2016

Leo Mader, age 80, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.  Leo was born January 16, 1936, in Union Hill, MN to John and Anna (Hauer) Mader.  Leo was a lifelong resident of the Union Hill/New Prague area and attended school at Union Hill.  He married Barbara...

Peter Tikalsky

Peter Tikalsky

Jul 10, 2016

Peter Tikalsky, age 47, of New Prague, died suddenly at home Sunday, July 10, 2016, as a result of complications of an extended illness.  Peter was born on April 20, 1969 in New Prague to Richard F. and Jeanne A. (Pumper) Tikalsky.  He was a graduate of the New Prague High School class of 1987. Peter worked as a...

Erma Steinhoff

Erma Steinhoff

Jul 9, 2016

Erma Steinhoff, age 95, of New Prague, died peacefully early Saturday morning, July 9, 2016, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  Erma was born June 17, 1921 at Union Hill, MN to William A. and Josephine (Barten Hauer) Weiers.  She attended country school at Union Hill and married Erwin J. “Erv” Steinhoff on July 10, 1946 at St. John’s Church...

Violet Hrabe

Violet Hrabe

Jun 27, 2016

Violet Hrabe, age 92, of New Prague, died peacefully in her sleep at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center Monday, June 27, 2016.  Violet was born December 6, 1923, in Faribault, MN to ­­Adelord and Mata (Plitzkow) Carpenter.  She graduated from Bethlehem Academy in Faribault and married Joseph A. Hrabe on November 23, 1943 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Faribault.. ...

Donna Mae Modriefsky

Donna Mae Modriefsky

Jun 25, 2016

Donna Mae Modriefsky, age 64, of New Prague, died Saturday, June 25, 2016, surrounded by her family at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  Donna was born September 29, 1951 in New Prague to George F. and Sylvia (Soukup) Hughes.  She attended Trebon Country School and Montgomery High School.  On November 8, 1975, Donna married Michael J. Modriefsky, Jr. at Holy...

Roger Zaun

Roger Zaun

Jun 13, 2016

Roger Zaun, age 79, of New Prague, died suddenly but peacefully Monday, June 13, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague with his family by his side.  Roger was born October 18, 1936 in Helena Township, Scott County to Alfred H. and Delphine H. (Busch) Zaun, Sr.  He was raised in the Lydia area, attended elementary school...

Catherine M. Olson

Catherine M. Olson

Jun 12, 2016

Catherine Marie Olson was born Sunday, June 5 th in Baraboo, WI in an emergency delivery.  Due to serious complications and despite incredible medical intervention, she returned to her heavenly Father after just 7 days of life.  She was perfect in every way, looking just like her big sister.  Even though she was only with us for 7 days,...

Norbert Gill

Norbert Gill

Jun 9, 2016

Norbert “Norb” Gill, age 86, of Union Hill, died suddenly and peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Thursday, June 9, 2016.  Norbert was born July 10, 1929, in Derrynane Township, Le Sueur County, MN to Joseph and Eva (Dorzinski) Gill.  He was born and raised in the Union Hill area and attended St. Wenceslaus School.  ...

Ronald Segna

Ronald Segna

May 27, 2016

Ronald Segna, age 53, of New Prague, died peacefully at his home, Friday, May 27th, surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle for 2 ½ years with lung cancer.  Ronnie was born April 2, 1963, in New Prague to Lloyd R. and Caroline L. (Pumper) Segna.  He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from New Prague High...

Leonard Ambroz

Leonard Ambroz

May 26, 2016

Leonard Ambroz, age 81, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at The Villages of Lonsdale.  Leonard was born on May 24, 1935, in Heidelberg, MN to Frank A. and Josephine (Maxa) Ambroz.  He graduated from Montgomery High School and married Patricia B. Zaun on June 7, 1958 at St. Patrick of...

Laura (Pexa) Stenson

Laura (Pexa) Stenson

May 24, 2016

Laura (Pexa) Stenson, age 50, of New Prague, died peacefully early Tuesday morning at her home after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, surrounded by her family.  Laura was born January 19, 1966, in New Prague to Joseph F.  and Lucy (Myskevitz) Pexa, Jr.  She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, New Prague High School, and Dakota County Technical College. ...

Janet Rezac

Janet Rezac

May 21, 2016

Janet Rezac, age 70, of New Prague, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Janet was born on August 17, 1945, a twin daughter of Clarence H. and Mary Ann (Breimhorst) Lambrecht.  The twin girls, Janet and Joyce, were welcomed home by siblings Helen, Robert, and Marlene.  Her first years were spent...

Louise Bartusek

Louise Bartusek

May 16, 2016

Louise Bartusek, age 88, of New Prague, died peacefully with family, on Monday, May 16, 2016, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  Louise was born on December 11, 1927, in Cordova Township, Le Sueur County, MN to Theodore and Emily (Shampauer) Kewatt.  She grew up in the Kilkenny area  and graduated from Le Center High School. After graduation, Louise moved...

Adeline Wieland

Adeline Wieland

Apr 24, 2016

Adeline Wieland, age 96, of Heidelberg, died Sunday, April 24, 2016, surrounded by her family as Father David Barrett was administering Last Rites at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague.  Adeline was born on June 28, 1919, in Le Center, MN to Joseph and Margaret (Walker) Unger.  She was raised in Le Center and graduated from Le Center...

Mary Ann Johanix

Mary Ann Johanix

Apr 21, 2016

Mary Ann Johanix, age 80, of Prior Lake, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at McKenna Crossing Assisted Living in Prior Lake.  Mary Ann was born July 26, 1935 in Hibbing, MN to Charles S. and Ann Marie (Jensen) Strafaccia.  She grew up in Hibbing, graduating from Hibbing High School and married George J....

Beatrice Mushitz

Beatrice Mushitz

Apr 11, 2016

Beatrice Mushitz, age 90, of Jordan, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Oak Terrace Senior Living in Jordan. Bea was born on April 15, 1925 to Jerry & Rose (Fijala) Pavlis in Geddes, South Dakota.  She was raised there and graduated from Geddes High School and then obtained a teaching certificate in Yankton,...

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