Obituary Listing

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...

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,...

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.  ...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

Apr 10, 2016

Braden Joseph Flicek, age 9, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Minneapolis Children’s Hospital.  Braden was born November 8, 2006 in Shakopee, MN to Craig M. and Kristin M. (Sticha) Flicek.  Braden was raised in New Prague and was currently a 3 rd grader at Falcon Ridge Elementary School in New Prague.  He...

Apr 10, 2016

Laura Ryan, age 87, of St. Patrick, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Northfield Retirement Care Center.  Laura was born February 24, 1929 in New Market, MN to Alois and Susan (Fridges) Wagner.  She was born and raised in New Market and attended St. Nicholas Catholic School and Minnesota Ag School.  She married...

Apr 9, 2016

Rose Tikalsky, age 100, of New Prague, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday, April 9, 2016.  Rose was born August 30, 1915, in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, to Martin and Mary (Panek) Janovsky.  She was raised in the rural New Prague area and attended Le Sueur County District School.  On February 14, 1939, Rose married John...

Apr 7, 2016

LaVene Dvorak, age 75, of Jordan, died Thursday, April 7, 2016, peacefully at her home after complications following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer; she was proud of the fact that she had beaten the cancer but succumbed to complications following an infectious process.  She loved life and refused to believe that death was imminent, almost to the end.  ...

Apr 4, 2016

Robert Ehlers, age 53, of New Prague, died suddenly on Monday, April 4, 2016, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.  Rob was  born on August 16, 1962, at St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee to Earl P. and Katherine A. (Wickman) Ehlers.  He started school at St. Michael Catholic School in Prior Lake and then moved to Jordan,...

Apr 1, 2016

Georgia “Georgie”  Meskan, age 67, of New Prague, died unexpectedly on April 1, 2016 at her home. Georgia was born on April 27, 1948, in Bismarck, North Dakota to George  J. and Goldie A. (Robins) Sauer.  She attended Holy Angels Parochial School and received her Elementary Education degree from St. Cloud State College, Special Education degree and  Master of...

Mar 29, 2016

Wencel Joseph Kubes, Age 81 of New Prague, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 surrounded by family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bruzek Funeral Home in New Prague with Knights of Columbus prayer service at 3:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial...

Mar 25, 2016

Allen R. Schmitz, age 64 of New Prauge, died unexpectedly at Mayo Hospital in Mankato on Friday, March 25, 2016. Celebration of Life service to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 at Friendship Church: 17741 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake, MN 55372.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church.

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Mar 25, 2016

Evelyn M. Kocina, age 92 of New Prague, died Friday, March 25, 2016 at Clare Bridge in North Oaks, MN.  Funeral service will be 12:00 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Bruzek Funeral Home in New Prague.  Visitation will be 2 hours prior to service time at the funeral home.  Interment will be in the Czech National Cemetery...