Shirley A. Schneider
Sep 2, 2013
A gracious, gentle, and humble woman, there wasn’t anyone who met Shirley Schneider and was not left unchanged. She effortlessly put the needs of others ahead of her own, and she was a firm believer in the notion that everything happens for a reason – even when the way before her was anything but easy. Shirley’s love for her...
John B. Stepka
Aug 25, 2013
John B. Stepka, age 81, of Elko, died Sunday, August, 25, 2013 at The Lodge on Natchez Hospice in Elko. John was born November 6, 1931 in Cedar Lake Township, Scott County, to John F. & Barbara F. (Hanzal) Stepka. He received his schooling at District 31 in Spring Lake Township, Veseli Catholic School, and New Prague Public School....
Lorraine M. “Pat” Vancura
Aug 25, 2013
Lorraine M. “Pat” Vancura, age 89, of New Prague, died Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Mala Strana Health Care Center after a battle with cancer. Lorraine was born March 31, 1924 in Montgomery, MN to Joseph & Rose (Mader) Hughes. She attended Holy Redeemer Catholic School and Montgomery High School. On July 3, 1959 Lorraine “Pat” married William R....
Carole L. Krohmer
Aug 22, 2013
Carole L. Krohmer, age 93 of New Prague, died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Mala Strana Assisted Living Center in New Prague. Born July 1, 1920 in Colfax, WI, Carole was the daughter of Clifford & Ruby (Owen) Harland. She was raised in Colfax and attended elementary and high school there prior to moving to Rockford, IL., where she...
Karen A. Bartusek
Aug 20, 2013
Karen A. Bartusek, age 60, of New Prague, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. Karen was born March 24, 1953 in New Prague to Joseph Germain & Mary Ann (Labin) Wagner. She grew up in Belle Plaine, graduating from Belle Plaine High School and then attended North Campus of Hennepin County Vo-Tech. ...
Ethel M. Jacobson
Aug 18, 2013
Ethel M. Jacobson, age 71, of New Prague, died Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Mala Strana Health Care Center in New Prague. Ethel was born January 8, 1942 in Lonsdale, Minnesota to William J. & Mary F. (Sticha) Skluzacek. She attended St. Wenceslaus School, New Prague High School, and the University of Minnesota. She married Theodore L. “Butch” Jacobson...
Lorraine R. Kes
Aug 17, 2013
Lorraine R. Kes, age 85, of New Prague, died Saturday, August 17, 2013 at St. Gertrudes Health and Rehab Center in Shakopee. Lorraine was born August 29, 1927 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota to William F. and Elizabeth A. (Marek) Hertaus. She attended Rice County District School, New Prague High School, and Mankato State College. Lorraine married Thomas...
James J. Wick
Aug 17, 2013
James J. Wick, age 82, of New Prague, died suddenly Saturday, August 17, 2013 while on his morning walk. Jim was born March 19, 1931 in Luxemburg Township, Stearns County, MN to Henry F. & Mamie (Spaetgens) Wick. He grew up in Watkins, MN, graduating from Watkins High School. Jim served in the US Army in the Korean War...
Ben M. Novotny
Aug 14, 2013
Ben M. Novotny, age 96, of New Prague, died Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Mala Strana Health Care Center in New Prague. Ben was born June 16, 1917 in Helena Township to Martin M. & Mary (Novotny) Novotny. He attended St. Wenceslaus and New Prague High School. Ben married Margaret S. “Margie” Smisek on June 2, 1941 in Veseli...
Myles F. “Milo” Jelinek
Aug 14, 2013
Myles F. “Milo” Jelinek, age 100, formerly of New Prague, died Wednesday, August 14, 2013, in Oak Ridge, TN, where he had resided for the last 5 years. Milo was born June 2, 1913 in New Prague, to Frank J. & Albina (Shima) Jelinek. He was a lifelong resident of New Prague, attending St. Wenceslaus School and graduating from...
Roger Ruhland
Aug 6, 2013
Roger Ruhland, age 88, of Belle Plaine, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013 at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine, MN. Roger was born Sept. 1, 1924 to Math J. & Albina A. (Svoboda) Ruhland in Derrynane Township, Le Sueur County, MN. He attended school in Union Hill, never married, and was a lifelong farmer in Derrynane Township. Roger was...
Megan Kane
Aug 1, 2013
Megan Kane, age 27, of Chicago, formerly of New Prague, died Thursday, August 1, 2013, at University of Minnesota Medical Center after her long battle with a rare genetic liver disease. Megan was born May 27, 1986 in New Prague to Kevin J. & Anita (Busch) Kane. She graduated from New Prague High School in 2004 and the University...
Marilyn Henry
Jul 20, 2013
Marilyn Henry, age 73, of New Prague, died on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee, MN. Marilyn was born on March 26, 1940 to Floyd & Velma (Rans) Larson in south Dakota. She married Robert R. Henry on May 8, 1976 in New Prague, MN. The couple made their home in...
Jameson Reid Stidger
Jul 3, 2013
Jameson Reid Stidger, age 6 months, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at his home in Elko. Jameson was born January 2, 2013, the son of Rick Stidger and Gabrielle “Gabby” Persson.
Jameson is survived by his mommy and daddy; siblings, Olivia, Annalee, & Ashton Stidger of Elko; Grandparents, Glee & Michelle Persson of Belle Plaine, Tom &...
Henry Holec
Jul 2, 2013
Henry Holec, age 75, of New Hope, formerly of New Prague, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Good Samaritan Society – Ambassador Nursing Home in New Hope. Henry was born May 18, 1938 in New Prague to Henry R. & Lucille M. (Lambrecht) Holec. He graduated from New Prague High School and served in the US Navy Air Transport...
Merle Warner
Jun 23, 2013
Merle Warner, age 86, of New Prague, died Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Merle was born December 24, 1926 in Lake Crystal, MN to Samuel and Pearl (Evans) Warner. He attended Lake Crystal Public Schools and furthered his education in mechanics training in Mankato. Merle served in the US Army from 1945...
Gerald Stangler
Jun 19, 2013
Gerald Stangler, age 85, of New Prague, died Tuesday, June 19, 2013at The Lodge on Natchez. Gerald was born July 27, 1927 in Kilkenny to Elmer J. & Matilda R. (Thomas) Stangler. He attended Le Sueur County District School at Kilkenny. He served in the National Guard and worked as a portable feed mill operator at Hennes Feed Mill...
Joe Koenig
Jun 17, 2013
Joe Koenig, age 91, of New Prague, died Monday, June 17, 2013 at Mala Strana Health Care Center. Joe was born May 17, 1922 in Belle Plaine Township, Scott Co., MN, the eldest son of John and Theresa (Pieper) Koenig. He first attended Scott County Dist #52, a one room rural school. Later he was enrolled in St. John’s...
Dick Mcmahon
Jun 16, 2013
Dick McMahon, age 54, of New Prague, died Sunday at his home. Dick was born August 14, 1958, in Mankato, MN to Harold “Mac” & Therese (Thielen) McMahon. A lifelong resident of New Prague, Dick attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, New Prague High School, and Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis. He was a Master Welder and worked at MVE/Chart for...
Silverius Becker
Jun 14, 2013
Silverius Becker, age 84, of New Prague, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at his home. Silverius was born June 20, 1928 in Faribault, MN to Alphonse & Catherine (Huss) Becker. He attended Le Sueur County District School at Union Hill and New Prague High School. He married Cecilia K. Stelten on June 19, 1954 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church...
