Obituary Listing

Aug 15, 2024

Capt. Lesley J. Fierst USN, Ret., age 53, of New Prague, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at his home. Les was born on March 15, 1971, in New Prague, to Randolph and Nancy (Lapic) Fierst. Les spent his youth like most kids. He enjoyed hanging out with neighborhood friends playing sports, backyard pickup games, going to the...

Aug 14, 2024

Henry W. "Hank" Schindele, age 84, of Northfield, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2024, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. Hank was born on July 15, 1940, in Watkins, MN, to Henry and Rose (Zahler) Schindele. He graduated from St. Cloud High School and served in the US Army. Hank worked for FMC...

Aug 14, 2024

Dennis Wayne Ellman, age 77, of New Prague, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 unexpectedly as a result of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Dennis was born June 21, 1947 in Buffalo Center, IA, to Vincent and Deloris (Johnson) Ellman. Dennis was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith and went to...

Jul 31, 2024

Joel Gary Erickson, DC, age 60, of Montgomery, died doing what he loved best, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Sturgis, South Dakota. Joel was born on August 28, 1963, in Montevideo, MN, to Gary and Noreen (Capistran) Erickson. He graduated from Montedvideo High School in 1982 and attended the Diesel Mechanics program at Willmar Vocational School followed by...

Jul 29, 2024

Anna M. Miller, age 93, of Montgomery, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024, at her home at Traditions of Montgomery. Anna was born on March 11, 1931, in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Emil and Lena (Dobberstein) Ulrich. She grew up in Owatonna, attending the public schools there. She married Laverne E. Miller on November 12,1949,...

Jul 27, 2024

Nolan Ryan Lake, age 25, of New Prague, died unexpectedly from an accidental overdose after a lifetime of mental health struggles on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Nolan was born on August 8, 1998, in Burnsville, to Ryan and Jennifer (Erickson) Lake. He grew up in New Prague, attending New Prague Public Schools.

Nolan's potential was unlimited! At...

Jul 24, 2024

Donald J. Giesen, age 84, of Union Hill, died peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Don was born on May 21, 1940, in New Prague, to Casper and Isabelle (Ruhland) Giesen. He spent his entire life in Union Hill and graduated from New Prague High School....

Jul 22, 2024

Marlys Annette Benolken, age 83, of New Prague, formerly of Lonsdale, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, July 22, 2024, at her home at Praha Village. Marlys was born on September 22, 1940, in Fargo, North Dakota, to James A. and Catherine M (Kreyer) Stage. She grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, attending Holy Name Catholic...

Jul 20, 2024

Mary Ann Maruska, age 97, of Lonsdale, formerly of New Prague, passed away on Saturday July 20, 2024, at The Villages of Lonsdale. Mary Ann was born on September 15, 1926, on the family farm in Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota to Ben A. and Anna M. (Schoenbauer) Barta. The first of six children, she attended country school, Immaculate...

Jul 9, 2024

Edward M. "Eddie" Malz, age 86, of Farmington, died peacefully with his family at his side at his home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Edward was born on November 22, 1937, in Belle Plaine, to Edward and Emiline (Krekelberg) Malz. He grew up in Belle Plaine, graduated from Belle Plaine High School, and served in the US Army after...

Jul 7, 2024

Rosemary (Rosie) Franek, age 88, of New Prague, sadly passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Mala Strana Healthcare Center. Rosemary was born on February 13, 1936, in Wheatland Township, Rice County, to William F. and Mary Tupy, the youngest of four with three older brothers. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School. She went on to work at...

Jun 29, 2024

Douglas Brian Simon, age 58, of Veseli, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Doug was born on August 7, 1965, in New Prague to Milton C. and Janet M. (Turek) Simon. He attended LNMV Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School, and went on to attend the Hennepin Tech...

Jun 27, 2024

Virgil M. "Cutter" Brueggemeier, age 68, of New Prague, died unexpectedly after a short battle with cancer, on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Rochester. Virgil was born on September 28, 1955, in Gaylord, MN, to Martin and Violet (Brockoff) Brueggemeier. He graduated from Arlington Green Isle High School in 1973 and two years later,...

Jun 15, 2024

Gladys "Dee" Soulek, age 97, of Eagan, died peacefully, as the result of a fall, with her family at her side, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. Dee was born on February 11, 1927, in Montgomery, Minnesota, to George and Albina (Jakes) Trcka. She graduated from Montgomery High School and married Clarence E. Soulek...

Jun 9, 2024

Garry L. Goble, age 75, of Elko New Market, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Garry was born on January 8, 1949, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Donald and Myra (Edeburn) Goble. He grew up in Minneapolis but spent most of his life "south of the river" in the Prior Lake/New Prague area. Garry served in the...

Jun 6, 2024

Ashley M. Olson, age 33, of Willmar, died tragically in a car accident on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Ashley was born on December 19, 1990, in Shakopee to Brenda Pecholt and Mark Olson. Ashley attended New Prague High School. She spent most of her life in the northern Minnesota area and most recently was the cook/manager at Sunray Bait...

May 26, 2024

Gary Dennis Halloran, age 81, who was born and raised in the community of St. Thomas, MN, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024, at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara CA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Gertrude (Brown) Halloran, and survived by his siblings: Margie Eischens (Gordon), Bruce (Cathy) Halloran, Rosanne Halloran, and Sheila...

May 20, 2024

Marilyn A. Sindelar, age 92, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, May 20, 2024. Marilyn was born on February 7, 1932, in the new home of Frank J. and Blanche (Kubesh) Rehor of New Prague. She graduated from St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in 1945 and New Prague High School in 1949. Marilyn was employed at...

May 20, 2024

Duane G. "Dewey" Tinderholm, age 66, of New Prague, died Monday, May 20, 2024, at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, after a catastrophic stroke and was a proud organ donor. Dewey was born on May 25, 1957, in Duluth to Gene P. and Florence (Moe) Tinderholm. The family moved to Crookston when Dewey was in elementary school, and...

May 17, 2024

Colonel Jacob C. Helgestad passed away on May 17, 2024 in Mankato, Minnesota after a strong fight against cancer. While his friends and family are shocked at the abrupt passing, they are grateful for every moment of his life.

Jake was born on December 22, 1972, to Jim and Pauline Helgestad and lived most of his younger...