Carol Trewartha
Dec 18, 2024
Carol Joan Trewartha, age 89, saw her Savior and went home to heaven on Dec. 18, 2024, at Praha Village in New Prague, MN. She was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls, WI to Alma and Alfred Otto. She was baptized and confirmed at Central Lutheran Church. She attended Island Street School (K-4th grade), Chestnut School (5th-6th),...
Dennis Schoenbauer
Dec 16, 2024
Dennis E. Schoenbauer, age 71, of Belle Plaine, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side, on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. Dennis was born on March 11, 1953, in New Prague, to Eugene N. and Lorraine C. (Hartman) Schoenbauer. He graduated from New Prague High School...
Shivaun Allan
Dec 13, 2024
Shivaun Marie (Burns) Allan, mother, grandmother and friend, returned to her Lord on Dec.13, 2024. She died from ovarian cancer at age 65.
Shivaun was born July 19, 1959, to Eileen (Wolff) Burns and Edward Burns and grew up in New Prague, MN, where she graduated high school in 1977. In 1981, she earned a bachelor's degree...
John Pexa
Dec 13, 2024
John J. Pexa, age 62, of Lakeville, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, December 13th, 2024 at M. Health Fairview Hospital Minneapolis. John was born on January 6th, 1962 in New Prague, to George and Rosemary (Winter) Pexa. He graduated from New Prague High School and farmed the family farm in Prior Lake. After farming, he...
Tom Adamek
Dec 12, 2024
Thomas W. Adamek, age 79, of Belle Plaine, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Tom was born on March 27, 1945, in New Prague, to Alvin F. and Eleanor F. (Tikalsky) Adamek. He graduated from New Prague High School. He met the woman who would become his wife on a blind date, set up by...
Gertie Chlan
Dec 5, 2024
Gertrude A. "Gertie" Chlan, age 88, of New Prague, died peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Gertie was born on March 15, 1936, on the family farm in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, to Valentine and Gertrude (Topic) Tupy. She started out at country school, went to St. Wenceslaus Parochial...
Mike Stopski
Dec 4, 2024
Michael John Stopski, Sr., age 71, of Brimson, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully after longtime health problems, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Mike was born on September 4, 1953, in Shakopee, to Albert Michael and Bernice (Williams) Stopski. He graduated from New Prague High School and continued his education with a number...
Francis Nickolay
Nov 28, 2024
Francis J. Nickolay, age 98, of New Prague, died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Francis was born at home in New Prague on August 10, 1926, to John F. and Bessie (Bazil) Nickolay. He attended eight years at St. Wenceslaus Parochial School and graduated from New Prague High School, though...
Kathy Mcbroom
Nov 26, 2024
Kathy (Toner) McBroom, age 79, of New Prague, died peacefully from glioblastoma at Our Lady of Peace Hospice House in St. Paul on Nov. 26th. She was preceded in death by her parents, William & Kathryn Toner, and siblings, Mary (infant), Jim, Bern, Pat, and Julie.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Ron, of 56 years...
Lawrence Schoenbauer
Nov 22, 2024
Lawrence J. Schoenbauer, age 94, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home, on Friday, November 22, 2024. Lawrence was born on September 9, 1930, on the family farm in Helena Township, Scott County, MN, to Joseph B. and Rose L. (Tuma) Schoenbauer. He met the woman that he would spend his life with at the country school they...
Steve Simon
Nov 14, 2024
Steve A. Simon, age 78, of Montgomery, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Steve was born on October 1, 1946, in Sioux City, IA, to Andrew and Clara (James) Simon. He proudly graduated from Central High School in Sioux City and then went on to accomplish both his Bachelor of Science and MBA from the...
Ron Larson
Nov 12, 2024
Ronald Joseph Larson, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at St. Gertrude's Health and Rehabilitation Center. Ron was born on the family farm near Brooten on July 9, 1940, to Walter and Bette (McDermond) Larson. Born at 1 ½ pounds, he was given a slim chance at...
Chris Shimota
Nov 8, 2024
Christopher Lee Shimota, age 42, died unexpectedly on November 8, 2024. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. Chris was born on January 7, 1982, in Northfield, to Allen and Joyce (Odette) Shimota. He was raised in rural Prior Lake and graduated from Jordan High School in 2000. He worked on the family farm, where he...
Dorothy Orr
Nov 5, 2024
Dorothy D. Orr, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at St. Gertrude Health and Rehabilitation Center. Dorothy was born on April 21, 1938, in Gary, Indiana, to Stanley and Helen (Murawski) Nawrocki. The family moved to East Chain, MN, before settling in Granada, MN, where Dorothy graduated...
Mary Lou Kroyer
Nov 2, 2024
Mary Lou Cathrin (LaTour) Kroyer, 89, died at home on Saturday, November 2, 2024, just days before her 90th birthday. Born at home in Shakopee on November 8, 1934, to Nicholas and Hildegard (Unze) LaTour, Mary Lou lived a life dedicated to faith, family, and community service.
A 1953 graduate of Shakopee High School, Mary Lou married...
Irene Ceplecha
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.
A...
Marcia Eide
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...
Michael Gleason
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...
Martha Carr
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...
John Chromy
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...
