Alice F. Bruzek
Jan 11, 2012
Alice F. Bruzek, age 87, of New Prague, died early Sunday morning at Mala Strana Health Care Facility. Alice was born May 31, 1924 in Erin Township, Rice County, MN to James & Frances (Sevcik) Hruska. She attended the Catholic School in Lonsdale and Rice County District #46 School. She married Robert G. Bruzek on August 24, 1945 in...
Teresa R. Wenzel
Jan 9, 2012
Teresa R. Wenzel, age 100, of New Prague, formerly of St. Paul, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at The Lodge on Natchez in Elko. Teresa was born March 20, 1911 in Burlington, IL to Michael & Bridget (O’Leary) Ormond. She was raised in Burlington, IL, attending country school and completing high school. She married David V. Wenzel, Sr. in...
Joan Eaton
Jan 6, 2012
Joan Eaton, age 77, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Joan was born June 22, 1934 to Joseph and Assunta Marcachini in Eveleth, MN. After high school she attended Jr. College in Eveleth, and finished attaining her degree from St. Scholastica College in Duluth. She taught school in Montgomery, MN, Grand Marais, Eveleth, and finally...
Lorraine Brewster
Jan 2, 2012
Lorraine Brewster, age 84, of Montgomery, formerly of New Prague, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at The Lodge on Natchez in Elko. Lorraine is survived by sons, Gary Brewster and special friend Yun Fox, and Mark (& Linda) Brewster; Grandchildren, Eric and Hannah; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Mach; brother-in-law, Bob Zeiher. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 from 4...
Kenneth L. Thoenes
Dec 23, 2011
Kenneth L. Thoenes, age 70, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, at Mala Strana Health Care Center in New Prague. He is survived by brother, Gary Thoenes; sister JoAnn (& Raymond) Lo; niece, Jennifer Lo; and sister-in-law, Diane Thoenes. He is preceded in death by his parents, Erwin & Marie (Stonek) Thoenes and brother Erwin James Thoenes, Jr. Private services...
Thomas E. Goldsmith
Dec 21, 2011
Thomas E. Goldsmith, age 76, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at his home. Tom is survived by wife, Evie; son, Tim (& Wendy) Goldsmith; daughters, Suzanne Hoppke, Melissa (& Scott) Tripps; brothers, Robert (& Marilyn) and James (& Sonja); sister, Shirley (& Richard) Nelson; sister-in-law, Jo Goldsmith; 10 grandchildren & 1 great-grandson. He is preceded in death by daughter...
Virginia “Ginny” Picka
Dec 16, 2011
Virginia “Ginny” Picka, age 67, of New Prague, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at Mala Strana Health Care Center. She is survived by her husband, Don; children, Jeff (& Cindy), Shelly (& Jim) Schoenbauer, Lisa (& Al) Lehman, Tim (& Candy), Sarah (& Brain) Petersen; 10 grandchildren; sisters, Mary Ellen (& Harry) Pass, Linda (& Ken) Picka; brother, Mel...
Arvilla Sirek
Dec 1, 2011
Arvilla Sirek, age 81, of Belle Plaine, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, in Minneapolis. Arvilla is survived by sons, Bill & Sharon Sirek and Roger Sirek; Sisters, Evelyn Kocina & Marian Peroutka; 5 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson. Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 6th from 4 – 8 PM and Wednesday, Dec. 7th from 7:30 – 10:00 AM. Services will...
Glenn Chalupsky
Nov 27, 2011
Glenn Chalupsky, age 78, of New Prague, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011 at Fairview Southdale Hospital. Glenn is survived by sister, Joan & Arnie Sticha, nieces & nephews, Jon (& Laure) Otting, Karla (& Steve) Gemuenden, & Russ (& Maureen) Sticha. Mass of Christian Burial, was held Thursday, Dec. 1st at Bruzek Funeral Home at 11:00 AM, with visitation...
James M. Guentzel
Fish across the state of Minnesota breathed a sigh of relief as news spread that avid fisherman Jim Guentzel had passed away at his home on Lake Elysian.
James Milton Guentzel will be remembered for his smile, his love of animals and his affinity for free t-shirts. He was a voracious reader and loved to sing, especially...
Helen Winterfeldt
Helen Winterfeldt passed quietly into Christ’s arms, surrounded by family, May 13th, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. She was 95. The second of five children born to Christian and Ida (Borchardt) Fahrenkamp, Helen grew up and attended school in rural Spring Lake Township. She married Elmer Winterfeldt in a double wedding, celebrated with her older sister, Laura and Elmer’s...
Dean Winters
Dean Winters, age 69, of New Prague, died unexpectedly in Custer, South Dakota while camping. Dean was born October 27, 1947 in Mountain Lake, Minnesota to Leslie R. and Ruby V. (Reimer) Winters. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years and after military service worked as an owner/operator truck driver and dispatcher. Besides being an...
