Obituary Listing

Feb 22, 2025

Scott M. Tuma, age 58, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Scott, having just celebrated his birthday, was born on February 20, 1967, in New Prague, to Ronald and Loretta (Biegert) Tuma. He grew up in New Prague and graduated from New Prague High School. Following high school he joined the US...

Feb 16, 2025

Catherine Frances Heim, age 72, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Catherine was born on June 5, 1952, in Minneapolis, to Richard W. and Marion G. (Molloy) Mumford. She graduated from St. Margaret's Catholic High School (now Benilde-St. Margaret's) and met a young man at a singles...

Feb 16, 2025

Harold Holec, age 61, of Plymouth, MN, died February 16, 2025, at Sunrise Senior Living in Minnetonka after a long, brave battle.

Harold was born November 6, 1963, in New Prague, MN, to Henry E. Holec and Lucille D. Cornetet.

He graduated from New Prague high School in 1982 and soon after, joined the Navy....

Feb 12, 2025

Janice Elaine Peterson, age 79, of Norwood Young America, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at The Haven at Peace Village in Norwood Young America. Janice was born on August 31, 1945, to John and Lorraine (Spartz) Huss. She attended Minneapolis Public Schools and graduated from Roosevelt High...

Feb 9, 2025

Barbara Lee "Barb" Mader, age 75, of New Prague, died peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Barb was born on August 21, 1949, in Minneapolis, to Harold and Alice (Sinclair) Magnuson. She attended Minnetonka Public Schools and graduated from Richfield High School. On a New Year's Eve blind date, she...

Feb 7, 2025

Charles W. "Chuck" Blaha, age 88 of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side, on Friday, February 7, 2025, at St. Gertrude's Care Center in Shakopee. Chuck was born on December 4, 1936, at Cedar Lake Township, Scott County, Minnesota, to Frank J. and Albina (Krejci) Blaha. He graduated from New Prague High School and then...

Jan 17, 2025

Roselyn Esther "Rosie" Kabes, age 71, of Lakeville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN after a diagnosis of untreatable cancer. Rosie's 99-year-old mother, Esther, was holding her hand as she took her last breath.

Rosie was born on June 11, 1953, in New Prague, to Roman and Esther...

Jan 16, 2025

Daniel E. Rathje, age 62, or Marshall, MN, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Dan was born on September 4, 1962, in Marshall, to Curtis and LaDonna (Holm) Rathje. He graduated from Balaton High School and furthered his education by attaining a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota. When he moved to California, he received...

Jan 8, 2025

Helen M. Wolf, age 101, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Helen was born in New Prague on March 27, 1923, to Wencel and Rose A. (Bisek) Lexa. She graduated from New Prague High School and married a young man by the...

Jan 6, 2025

James (Jim) F. Miller, 81, of New Prague, went home to Jesus on January 6, 2025. As Jim is welcomed into heaven, his loved ones will be reminded of how sweetly they were welcomed into his home with a giant smile, a warm hug that said I love you and his famous greeting "Welcome to Cedar Lake".

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Jan 2, 2025

Samuel Wesley Salisbury, 31, of Elko New Market, MN passed away unexpectedly on January 2nd, 2025.

Sam was born in St. Paul, MN on July 27th, 1993 to Joe and Karen Salisbury. He grew up with 6 siblings as the youngest child. After high school, Sam enlisted in the US Army as a Medic and was stationed...

Dec 31, 2024

Gladys Christine Soulek Nickolay, age 93, of New Prague, died on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Traditions of Montgomery. Gladys was born on May 3, 1931, in Montgomery, to Vendelin and Emma (Zoubek) Soulek. She was one of seven children and graduated from Montgomery High School in 1948. She married Charles "Rock" Nickolay on September 9, 1950, at Holy...

Dec 30, 2024

Katherine Elizabeth "Katie" Sullivan, age 43, of New Prague, died peacefully, after a fierce battle with cancer, with her family at her side, on Monday, December 30, 2024, at her home. Katie was born on October 1, 1981, in Northfield, to Michael and Jean (Murray) Moeller. Katie grew up in New Market and was a graduate of the class...

Dec 29, 2024

Brian G. Hartman, age 63, of New Prague, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2024. He was born on November 29, 1961, in New Prague to Werner and Phyllis (Schoenecker) Hartman. Brian graduated from New Prague High School and married the love of his life, Renee Otting, in 1991. The couple first lived in Elko before building a home...

Dec 29, 2024

Angela H. "Angie" Korbel, age 99, of New Prague, died peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Mala Strana Care and Rehabilitation Center. Angie was born on March 26, 1925, at home in St. Benedict, Scott County, to John and Mathilda (Haus) Mayerhofer. She attended St. Nicholas Parochial School and achieved her GED in 1977 along with her son....

Dec 27, 2024

Leona G. Barten, age 94, formerly of Jordan, died peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at St. Gertrude's Health and Rehabilitation Center. Leona was born on March 31, 1930, in New Prague, to Anton and Margaret (Gerardy) Gansen. She grew up in Union Hill and graduated from New Prague High School. She married Jerome Schmitz in Union Hill on...

Dec 26, 2024

Margaret Ann, "Peggy" Wermerskirchen, age 94, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at The Benedictine Living Community in Shakopee. Peggy was born on July 8, 1930, in Spring lake Township, Scott County, to Thomas Joseph and Margaret T. (Donnelly) Shea. She graduated from Jordan High School in 1948 and...

Dec 22, 2024

Inez M. Kubes, age 105 years, 5 months, and 1 day, died peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Mala Strana Care and Rehabilitation Center. Inez was born on the family farm in Lexington Township on July 21, 1919, to Henry and Elizabeth (Smisek) Holicky. She attended District 75 country school and met her husband through relatives at a...

Dec 21, 2024

Bernard J. "Bernie" Sobczak, age 100, of New Prague, died peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Mala Strana Care and Rehabilitation Center. Bernie was born September 9, 1924 in Buffalo, New York to Baltazar and Helen (Beyger) Sobczak. Bernie graduated from Bennett High School in Buffalo, New York and went to attain a Bachelor of Science degree from...

Dec 19, 2024

David Clarke Martin of New Prague, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital St. Mary's Rochester. David was born on March 25, 1944, in Minneapolis, to Harlan and June Lucille (Berg) Martin. He grew up in Excelsior and graduated from Minnetonka High School. David attended the University of Minnesota, studying English, History, and...