Obituary Listing

Nov 1, 2024

Irene B. Ceplecha, age 94, of New Prague, died peacefully at Mala Strana Assisted Living with her family at her side on Friday November 1, 2024. Irene was born on November 14, 1929, in New Prague to Emil and Bessie (Novak) Ziskovsky. Raised in Veseli on the family farm she attended Most Holy Trinity Catholic School.

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Oct 28, 2024

Marcia E. Eide, age 93, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Mala Strana Care and Rehabilitation Center. Marcia was born on March 29, 1931, in St. Paul, to Herman and Martha (Stanke) Becker. She graduated from Harding High School and went on to Gustavus Adolphus College for a short time before finishing her nursing...

Oct 22, 2024

Michael Kevin Gleason, 38, died by suicide on October 22, 2024, after a long and brave battle with depression, anxiety and alcoholism. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.

Michael was born on September 28, 1986, in St. Louis Park, to LuAnn Walker and Kevin Gleason. He graduated from New Prague High School in...

Oct 22, 2024

Martha N. Carr, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side at Praha Village in New Prague, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Martha was born on February 27, 1934, in Ivanhoe, MN, to Andrew and Mary (Ochocki) Mihm. She was a 1951 graduate of Ivanhoe High School and married Darwin F. Carr a year...

Oct 19, 2024

John William Chromy, age 82, of Chevy Chase, Maryland, has concluded a full life of service, countless friendships, and worldwide adventures. John was born in New Prague, Minnesota. He grew up on the family farm with his parents, Stanley W. Chromy Sr. and Mary R. (Horejsi) Chromy, and his eight siblings. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated...

Oct 18, 2024

Anita Ann York, age 66, of New Prague, died Friday, October 18, 2024. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on May 6, 1958, to parents, Eugene and Gena York. She graduated from Forest Lake High School as Valedictorian in 1976 and attended Lakewood Community College, earning an Associate Degree. She later earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from...

Oct 16, 2024

Marian R. Collins, age 89, of Elko New Market, died peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Marian was born on January 28, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Michael and Ruth (Hulbert) Fadden. Her family moved to Minnesota when Marian was nine. Her brother, Tom, became best friends with Robert Collins, shortly after meeting...

Oct 10, 2024

Francis G. "Fritz" Pumper, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Fritz was born on February 20, 1933, in Lonsdale, to Frank and Rose (Malecha) Pumper. He graduated from New Prague High School and served in the US Air Force during...

Sep 30, 2024

Kathleen L. "Kathy" Handzlik, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Monday, September 30, 2024. Kathy was born on April 15, 1946, in St. Paul, to Joseph and Evelyn (Waldo) Babic. She graduated from Edina High School, earned her B.A. degree in Teaching from Mankato State College, and attained her...

Sep 16, 2024

Francis Emil "Fritz" Novak, age 95, of New Prague, died peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Monday, September 16, 2024. Fritz was born on July 29, 1929, to Ladislav and Anna (Pavek) Novak on the family farm in Veseli, Minnesota. He went to public school in Veseli for 2 years and then went to...

Sep 16, 2024

In loving memory of Angela J. Shimota, who passed away September 16, 2024, at her home at Praha Village Assisted Living in New Prague, MN. She was surrounded by her husband of 68 years, Harold Shimota, and family by her side as her two-and-a-half-year struggle with stage 4 lung cancer came to an end. She is now resting peacefully...

Sep 8, 2024

David Joseph Sticha, age 67, of New Prague passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 8, 2024 after fighting complications related to cancer. He was born July 27, 1957 in New Prague to Joseph and Lillian (Rezac) Sticha. Dave graduated from New Prague High School in 1975 followed by getting a degree at the University of Minnesota,...

Sep 1, 2024

Michael D. Anderson, age 83, of Lonsdale, died at his home after a brief time in hospice on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Mike was born on July 31, 1941, in Fairmont, Minnesota to David and Adeline (Plenge) Anderson. He was active in sports during his high school years and graduated from Fairmont High School in 1959. Following high school...

Aug 31, 2024

Hal passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2024. His life was full of many adventures during his journey. Hal's love of baseball as a child and into high school brought a scouting team and an offer to enter the baseball farm system. Also in high school, he placed second in the state wrestling tournament. But rather than pursue sports,...

Aug 31, 2024

JoAnn R. Hughes, age 90, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 31, 2024. JoAnn was born in Minneapolis on June 23, 1934, to Roy and Inez (Lindberg) Bartosh. JoAnn graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, where she met the young man, who would become her husband. She married Ronald J. Hughes on October...

Aug 30, 2024

Mary Ruth Zweber, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully at home on Friday, August 30, 2024, with her family at her side praying the rosary at almost the same time during the night that her husband had died just 8 days earlier! Mary was born on September 6, 1937, in New Prague, to Dr. Charles F. and Ruth...

Aug 22, 2024

Richard J. "Dick" Zweber, age 85, of New Prague, died while praying a rosary with his daughter at his home on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Dick was born on November 13, 1938, in St. Paul, to Vincent and Helen (McFadden) Zweber. He grew up in St. Paul, attending St. Matthew's, St. Joseph's, and Cretin Schools, before moving as a...

Aug 18, 2024

Leona E. Weiers, age 95, of Montgomery, formerly of Union Hill, died peacefully in her sleep, on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at her home at Traditions of Montgomery. Leona was born a twin on the family farm in Derrynane Township on February 7, 1929, to Mathias and Barbara (Klinkhammer) Giesen. She grew up and spent her entire life in...

Aug 16, 2024

David J. Solheid, age 78, of Union Hill, died peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024, at a hospice in St. Paul. Dave was born on April 24, 1946, in New Prague, to Michael and Mary (Pint) Solheid. He graduated from New Prague High School and served in the US Army, where he received awards for his marksmanship. He married...

Aug 16, 2024

Brandon Dennis Witt, age 50, of New Prague passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, August 16th, 2024 after a 5 year fight with colorectal cancer. He was born November 12th, 1973, in St. Paul to Ken and Lana (Schmid) Witt. Brandon graduated from New Prague High School in 1992 and followed in his fathers' footsteps toward a...