Obituary Listing

Oct 29, 2025

Lorraine L. Schuchard, age 96, of Zumbrota, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Mala Strana Assisted Living in New Prague. Lorraine was born on December 29, 1928, in Red Wing, to Leo and Lillie (Schliep) Redding. She grew up in Goodhue graduating from Goodhue High School. Lorraine married LaVern Schuchard on...

Oct 26, 2025

Donald S. Dvorak, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Cura of Le Sueur. Don was born on January 28, 1947, in New Prague, to Stanley A. and Emily E. (Breuer) Dvorak. He graduated from Northfield High School in 1965 and went on to earn his degree...

Oct 25, 2025

Allen Pumper, age 61, of New Prague, died unexpectedly with his family at his side Saturday evening, October 25, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Allen was born on March 13, 1964, in Northfield, to Alois and Stella (Havlicek) Pumper. He grew up on a farm east of Lonsdale, the youngest of eleven children, attended Lonsdale...

Oct 22, 2025

James L. Hulskotter, age 81, of New Prague, died peacefully at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Jim was born on May 20, 1944, in Vandalia, Illinois, to Everett and Lucille (Janetzky) Hulskotter. He grew up in Vandalia, graduating from Vandalia High School and entered the University of Illinois, majoring in civil engineering. He...

Oct 22, 2025

Betty Gill, age 84, of Union Hill, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on October 22, 2025, on the very day she and her beloved husband once celebrated their wedding anniversary.

She was born on May 21, 1941, in New Prague to Casper and Isabel (Ruhland) Giesen. Betty was raised in the Union Hill area and...

Oct 20, 2025

Ervin J. Haman, age 76, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Monday, October 20, 2025. Ervin was born on September 17, 1949, in Rugby, North Dakota, to Fred and Theresa (Schirle) Haman. He grew up on the family farm in Towner, ND, and after graduating from high school, went on to...

Oct 14, 2025

Rose Mary (Rosie) Gill passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 14. She was born on July 30, 1932, to Joseph and Eva (Dorzinski) Gill and grew up on the family farm in rural Union Hill. She graduated from New Prague High School and went on to dedicate her life to a long and successful career in...

Oct 4, 2025

Kent John Crissinger, age 61, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home, on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Kent was born on August 21, 1964, in Trimont, Minnesota, to John and Lorraine "Dolly" (Luedtke) Crissinger. Kent spent most of his life in New Prague graduating from New Prague High School. He worked in retail sales and was currently retired....

Sep 29, 2025

Patricia J. "Pat" Gansen, age 92, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Pat was born on March 14, 1933, in New Prague, to John A. and Rose B. (Svoboda) Jirik. Raised in New Prague, Pat attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial School, graduating as valedictorian of her 8th grade class....

Sep 27, 2025

Raymond E. Preslicka, age 86, of Lakeville, died peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the BeeHive Residence in Lakeville. Raymond was born on September 5, 1939, in New Prague, to Joseph F. and Mary (Novotny) Preslicka. Growing up in New Prague, he graduated from New Prague High School, and after service in the US Army, he worked at...

Sep 11, 2025

Thomas Joseph O'Callaghan, age 94, of Farmington, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his home. Tom was born on October 9, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to James and Edna (Bunt) O'Callaghan. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War. While in radio school in...

Sep 10, 2025

Eunice E. Anderson-Webb, age 89, of New Prague, formerly of Northfield, died peacefully with her family near on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Kingsway Retirement Center in Belle Plaine. Eunice was born on September 25, 1935, in Fargo, ND, to John and Hulda (Tiegland) Sortland. The family moved frequently during Eunice's childhood, including California during WWII to work in...

Sep 7, 2025

Helen M. Tikalsky, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Helen was born on April 19, 1941, in New Prague to Frank E. and Regina (Zaun) Bartyzal. She graduated from New Prague High School and married her high school sweetheart, Daniel J. Tikalsky on January 3,...

Sep 3, 2025

Shonna M. Nelson, age 47, died peacefully at home with her family at her side after a prolonged battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Shonna was born in New Prague to Dennis and Darlene (Roe) Dietz. She graduated from New Prague High School and went on to achieve two associate degrees, as a veterinary technician from Ridgewater...

Aug 30, 2025

Angela A. "Angie" Simon, age 94, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Angie was born on July 13, 1931, in New Prague, to Benjamin J. and Emma (Turek) Novak. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from New Prague High School...

Aug 28, 2025

Darryl Henry Peterson, age 77, of New Prague, died peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born on June 5, 1948, in Virginia, MN, to Henry Oscar and Averie Ann (Poupard) Peterson, Jr.

Darryl retired from the US Army Reserve as a Master Sergeant after 29 years...

Aug 25, 2025

George T. Rhein, age 87, of Elko New Market, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, August 25, 2025. George was born on August 12, 1938, in St. Paul, to Theodore and Gabriella (McGuire) Rhein. He grew up in St. Paul, graduating from Harding High School. He met a beautiful young nursing student, Gretchen Simon, and married her on...

Aug 10, 2025

Dale L. Simonette, age 90, of Chanhassen, died peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. Dale was born on July 9, 1935, in Montgomery, to Leonard and Elsie (Polak) Simonette. He graduated from Montgomery High School and entered the US Navy, serving from 1953 – 56. After his service, he was delivering a car...

Aug 6, 2025

Terrance J. "Terry" Fahey, age 77, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Terry was born on July 12, 1948, in New Prague, to Joseph and Blanche (Coghill) Fahey. He grew up in the Belle Plaine area, graduating from Belle Plaine High School. He joined the US Army...

Aug 1, 2025

Leonard M. "Walleye Lenny" Adamek, age 75, of Lonsdale, peacefully passed away at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee on Friday, August 1, 2025. Lenny was born on July 30, 1950, in New Prague to Myles L. and Lorraine (Flicek) Adamek. He grew up on his family's farm in Webster and lived in Webster and Lonsdale his entire...