Obituary Listing

May 17, 2024

Richard F. Tikalsky, age 80, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Friday, May 17, 2024. Richard was born on March 3, 1944, in New Prague, to James and Bessie (Pikal) Tikalsky and attended New Prague Public Schools. He married Jeanne A. Pumper on July 31, 1968, in Cleveland, Minnesota. He spent...

May 2, 2024

Jon A. Tonkin, age 67, of Prior Lake, died peacefully at home after an extended illness on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Jon was born on February 24, 1957, in St. Paul to Robert and Edna (Koski) Tonkin. He grew up in Roseville and went to work as a clerk at the Veterans Administration. It was there that he met...

Apr 30, 2024

Vernon S. "Chub" Ebnet, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Chub was born on January 27, 1922, in Albany, MN, to Michael and Mayme (Griedel) Ebnet. He graduated from Albany High School, received his Bachelor of Science Degree from St. John's University, and his Masters from Missouri University. Chub started his teaching career at the...

Apr 30, 2024

Devin Michael Efta, age 26, of Le Center, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Devin was born on June 11, 1997, in Shakopee, to Lee and Trisha (Slavik) Efta. He grew up in New Prague, graduating from New Prague High School. He was currently employed as a landscaper, which allowed him to be in the world...

Apr 27, 2024

Reverend Robert A. "Rob" Kemppainen, age 72, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Rochester. Rob was born on November 28, 1951, in Minneapolis to Arthur O. and Marion A. (Newton) Kemppainen. He grew up in Brooklyn Center, where he graduated from High School,...

Apr 24, 2024

Benjamin T. "Ben" Stuber, age 46, of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family at his side on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Ben was born on June 17, 1977, in Kansas City, MO, to Michael R. and Ann (Malotte) Stuber. The family moved numerous times during his childhood, finally settling in Lakeville, MN...

Apr 7, 2024

Laurie Beek-Korbel, age 59, of New Prague passed away peacefully, in her sleep at home on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She had been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure on June 12th of 2022 and entered hospice care on February 28th of this year. Laurie was born on February 10, 1965, in Faribault to Donald & Evelyn (Timmers) Korbel. She...

Mar 21, 2024

Maylon F. Palma, age 82, of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family at his side, after a lengthy stay at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Rochester. Maylon was born on October 26, 1941, on the family farm in Webster, Scott County, to Myles M. and Celia (Skluzacek) Palma. He attended New Prague Public Schools and entered the US...

Mar 13, 2024

Benjamin "Ben" James King, age 51, of New Prague, Minnesota, died tragically on March 13, 2024, in a drowning accident while on vacation with his family in Puerto Rico. While his family and friends are shocked by his passing, they are thankful for his life.

Ben was born on March 24, 1972, in Milwaukee, the son of...

Mar 13, 2024

William M. "Bill" Sirek, age 70, of Belle Plaine, died unexpectedly but peacefully with his family by his side, after a prolonged treatment for cancer on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center. Bill was born on February 3, 1954, in New Prague, to Jim S. and Arvilla J. (Tikalsky) Sirek. He graduated from Belle Plaine...

Mar 6, 2024

Lotte Kehren, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family by her side while in hospice at her son's home on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Lotte was born on April 12, 1933, in Beyreuth, Germany, to Karl & Margarete Meyer. She was a child of WWII with her father dying in Dachau concentration camp. Their home was...

Feb 26, 2024

Vernon A. Oraskovich of New Prague, Minnesota, died peacefully at his home on February 26, 2024, at the age of 78. Vernon was born in Duluth, Minnesota, to George and Edna (Maunu) Oraskovich. Vernon is survived by his loving wife and best friend Cindi of New Prague; survived by his former wife, Carrol Oraskovich and their children: Lisa Carlson...

Feb 24, 2024

Theresa "Teri" Jo Larson, age 59, of New Prague, died peacefully, with her family at her side on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus in Rochester. Teri was born on June 23, 1964, in New Prague, to Francis "Fritz" and Judy (Pint) Ruzicka. Teri attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School through 8th grade, was a 1982...

Feb 23, 2024

Richard G. Peters, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully after a very brief illness, with his wife at his side at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague, on Friday, February 23, 2024. Richard was born on April 3, 1939, in Watkins, Minnesota, to Raymond and Anna (Ahles) Peters. He grew up on the family farm and graduated...

Feb 22, 2024

Carl D. Williams, age 80, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 22, 2024, after a long struggle with COPD and cancer. Carl was born on March 9, 1943, in Glenwood, Minnesota, to Carl E. and Lorraine (Anderson) Williams. He grew up in Starbuck and graduated from Starbuck High School and then served in the...

Feb 21, 2024

Joseph J. Holden, age 88, of New Prague, died peacefully at home, with his family at his side on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Joe was born on March 5, 1935, on the family farm to John and Susan (Pranke) Holden. He was raised in the St. Thomas area, attended New Prague High School and following, served in the US...

Feb 20, 2024

David Joseph Skluzacek, age 57, of New Prague, died at home peacefully, with his family at his side on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. David was born in St. Paul, MN on March 28, 1966, and welcomed home by Joe and Eileen (Solheid) Skluzacek. Dave graduated from New Prague High School, class of 1984 where he participated in sports. After...

Feb 18, 2024

Robert J. "Bob" Adamek, age 79, of Elko, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Bob was born on July 10, 1944, in New Prague, to Bill and Katie (Forystek) Adamek. He graduated from New Prague High School and went on to Mankato Vocational Technical School in Auto Body and Mechanics. Bob served in...

Feb 9, 2024

Seth Joseph Malinski, a dedicated husband, father, dog-dad, friend, and accomplished former Deputy U.S. Marshal, passed away tragically on February 9, 2024. Born on July 7, 1980, in New Prague, MN, Seth was the beloved son of John Malinski and Colleen Simon. He married Alexandra Hart on August 17, 2022. Seth leaves behind his loving wife, cherished daughter Evelyn,...

Feb 8, 2024

Evelyn T. Simon, age 92, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Evelyn was born on October 15, 1931, in Webster, Rice County, to Frank and Agnes (Trenda) Rezac. She graduated from New Prague High School and married John M. Simon on June...