Apr 13, 2022 · Gladys M. Tupy, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at her home at Praha Village. She was born on October 25, 1930 at home in Webster Township to William and Mary (Smisek) Novak. Gladys attended Lonsdale Parochial School and graduated from New Prague High School. She caught the eye of a dashing young man, Donald ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Mae Ann Schoenbauer . May 3, 1931 - July 28, 2014. Mae Ann Schoenbauer, age 83, of New Prague, died Monday, July 28, 2014 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. Mae Ann was born May 3, 1931 in Helena Township, Scott County, MN to Wenceslaus J. & Anna M. (Simon) Kubes. She attended Scott County District School and ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Donna James . September 29, 1947 - May 23, 2023. Donna Lee James, age 75, of New Prague, died peacefully on May 23, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato. Donna was born on September 29, 1947 in Mankato to Peter and Marcella (Zastrow) Menten.Bruzek Funeral Home. Richard Chodek . Richard Chodek, age 84, formerly of New Prague/Bloomington, died peacefully Friday, January 15, 2016, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was a graduate of the Minneapolis Business College. He worked as Process Engineer at Ford Motor ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Raymond Weber . January 6, 1933 - September 12, 2012. Raymond Weber, age 79, of Le Sueur, formerly of New Prague, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 at MN Valley Health Care in Le Sueur, MN. Ray was born on January 6, 1933 in Reynolds Township, Todd County, MN to Clarence S. & Oliva M. (Griep) Weber. He was in the Air Force ...December 6, 1926 – September 22, 2012. Dorothy Sticha, age 85, of New Prague, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2012 at her home. Dorothy was born December 6, 1926 in Erin Township, Rice County, MN to Frank J. & Anna (Herda) Tupy. Dorothy attended Rice County District School and after her marriage to Joseph S. Sticha on November 6, 1944 …Bruzek Funeral Home. Jean Swenson . October 22, 1946 - January 8, 2023. Jean C. Swenson, beloved daughter, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many, age 76, of …Bruzek Funeral Home. Stella Javurek . April 28, 1921 - April 23, 2015. Stella Javurek, age 93, of New Prague, died on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Mala Strana Health Care Center. Stella was born on April 28, 1921 in Helena Township, Scott County, Minnesota to John Michael & Sophia (Pranke) Wolf. She was raised in the St. Benedict area and ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Alice Schanus . September 3, 1937 - January 20, 2024. Alice R. Schanus, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Praha Village. Alice was born on September 3, 1937, in New Prague, to James J. and Mary (Kubes) Simon.Bruzek Funeral Home. Lotte Kehren . April 12, 1933 - March 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 ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Cathy Simek . April 23, 1960 - November 13, 2023. Catherine M. Simek, age 63, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Cathy was born on April 23, 1960 in New Prague to Lawrence and Gladys (David) Simek.6 days ago · May 27, 1957 - 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 ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Robert J. Smishek . May 29, 1943 - April 4, 2022. On Monday, April 4, 2022, Robert Smishek, loving husband, passed away at the age of 78 at St. Gertrude's Nursing Home in Shakopee, MN. Robert was born on May 29, 1943 in Northfield to Joseph and Angela (Smisek) Smishek. He graduated from high school in New Prague in 1961.Bruzek Funeral Home. Mark Prochaska . May 10, 1957 - April 17, 2012. Mark Prochaska, age 54, of Elysian, MN died Tuesday, April 17th at Elm Homes in Elysian. Mark was born May 10, 1957 in New Prague to Richard A. & Dolores T. (Effertz) Prochaska. He lived in Faribault, St. Peter, and lastly, in Elysian.Bruzek Funeral Home. Rita Ann Chlan . April 23, 1933 - June 19, 2022. Rita Ann (Trnka) Chlan, age 89, of Webster, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 19, 2022. She was born on April 23, 1933 in Erin Township to Mathias and Helen (Brabec) Trnka of Lonsdale.January 11, 1926 - December 23, 2016. Verena M. Deutsch, age 90, of Shakopee, formerly of St. Benedict, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 23, 2016, at Friendship Manor in Shakopee. Verena was born January 11, 1926, in Belle Plaine Township, Scott County, MN to Peter and Anna (Bartusek) Neisen.April 10, 1980 - April 9, 2021. Kathryn M. “Katie” Berg, age 40, died peacefully with her family by her side, just one day shy of her 41 st birthday on April 9, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Katie was born on April 10, 1980 in New Prague to Paul and Mary Lee (Shonka) Berg.February 24, 1965 - January 29, 2023. Susan K. Kriha, age 57, of New Prague, passed away suddenly at her home Sunday, January 29, 2023. Sue was born February 24, 1965 in New Prague to Leonard F. and Mary Lou (Blasnitz) Kriha. Growing up in New Prague, Sue graduated from New Prague High School, and furthered her educatiion with a degree from ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Laurie Beek-Korbel . February 10, 1965 - April 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 ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Michael "Mike" McHugh . February 1, 1981 - January 3, 2023. Michael Raymond (Mike) McHugh, 41, Apple Valley, died Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in Burnsville, MN, surrounded by his loved ones. Mike was born February 1, 1981 in New Prague, MN, to Eileen and Jack McHugh. He was raised in New Prague, graduating from New Prague ...Bruzek Funeral Home. James P. Eaton . July 11, 1932 - November 6, 2012. James P. Eaton, age 80, of New Prague, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at his home. Jim was born July 11, 1932 in Eveleth, Minnesota to Herman J. & Kathryn M. (Gately) Eaton. Jim was raised in Virginia, MN and attended Virginia Public Schools, Virginia Junior College ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Shirley Meyer . October 11, 1925 - March 21, 2021. Shirley J. Meyer, age 95, of New Prague, died peacefully, with her family at her side on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center.Bruzek Funeral Home. Sylvia Hill . December 27, 1943 - April 30, 2023. Sylvia H. Hill, age 79, of New Prague, died peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Mankato on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Sylvia was born on December 27, 1943 on the family farm in Cedar Lake Township to Theodore B. and Helen M. (Stejskal) Cervenka. She attended St ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Randy Vogt . April 27, 1967 - December 13, 2021. Randy D. Vogt, age 54, of Hope Residence in Belle Plaine, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Randy was born on April 27, 1967 in Marshall, MN to Leroy and Kathleen (Polfliet) Vogt. Randy attended St. Eloi Catholic ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Milton Simon . July 20, 1934 - July 6, 2015. Milton Simon, age 80, of Veseli, died Monday, July 6, 2015, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Milton was born on July 20, 1934 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, MN to Bohumil and Ludmilla (Kalina) Simon. He was a lifelong resident of the Veseli/New Prague area ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Donna James . September 29, 1947 - May 23, 2023. Donna Lee James, age 75, of New Prague, died peacefully on May 23, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato. Donna was born on September 29, 1947 in Mankato to Peter and Marcella (Zastrow) Menten. She graduated from Mankato High School and went on to attain her teaching ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Bill Sirek . February 3, 1954 - March 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 ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Carol Tupy . January 24, 1949 - July 16, 2021. Carol Tupy, age 72, of New Prague, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at her home on July 16, 2021. Even though she struggled with Rheumatoid Arthritis for the past several years, that never affected the smile on her face and her desire to spend time with family and ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Clarence Salaba . March 31, 1937 - October 28, 2022. Clarence L. Salaba, age 85, of Lonsdale, died suddenly at Hennepin County Medical Center as the result of an accident on the family Century Farm on Friday, October 28, 2022. Clarence was born on March 31, 1937 in Wheatland Township to Frank E. and Rose (Uhlir) Salaba.December 22, 1972 - 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 ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Elizabeth L. Bradash . February 26, 1917 - January 8, 2017. Elizabeth L. "Bette" Bradash, age 99, a long time resident of New Prague, MN died Sunday, the 8th of January at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Born February 26, 1917, in New Market, MN to Henry & Mary Sebek, her first years were spent helping her father ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Marian Topic . May 3, 1932 - July 23, 2023. Marian Elizabeth (Horejsi) Topic, 91 years old died July 23, 2023 peacefully at her home in New Prague, Minnesota. Born May 3, 1932 to Frank M. And Mary S. (Tuma) Horejsi in Webster Minnesota, the first daughter and middle child of 5. Growing up on a rural family farm ingrained in ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Scott Rhein . April 16, 1961 - February 23, 2023. Scott A. Rhein, age 61, of New Market, died peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Rochester Mayo Clinic Health System after a brief …Bruzek Funeral Home. Leon J. Frost . January 19, 1922 - December 31, 2014 ... Visitation will be Monday, from 4-8 p.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home in Le Sueur concluding with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 8 p.m. Visitation will continue at the funeral home the morning of the Mass from 8:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Interment with military honors ...Oct 13, 2021 · April 24, 1924 - October 13, 2021. Irene Mae Overdahl, age 97, of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living. Irene was born on April 24, 1924 in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota to Rudolf H. and Ottlina L. (Schlauderaff) Honza. She began working at Jensen ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Joan Jirik . May 20, 1941 - November 15, 2023. Joan M. Jirik, age 82, of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Joan was born on May 20, 1941 in Mankato to Ludwig and Marcella (Sieberg) Schimek. She attended parochial schools including Loyola High School ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Bob Maxa . November 24, 1965 - December 17, 2020. Robert J. "Bob" Maxa, age 55, died peacefully with his family at his side, after a long and difficult struggle with multiple health problems on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Reflections - End of Life Care in Northfield.Virgil B. Schoenecker, age 96, of New Prague, died peacefully at his home at Praha Village on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Virgil was born on August 22, 1927, on the family farm in Belle Plaine Township, to Joseph and Celia (Ruhland) Schoenecker. He attended the district school in Union Hill. On August 19, 1950, there was a double wedding at St ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Lucille R. Snyder . February 16, 1930 - January 24, 2018. Lucille R. "Lucy" Snyder, age 87, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Mala Strana Assisted Living. Lucille was born on February 16, 1930, in New Prague.Bruzek Funeral Home. Eddy Kabes . August 13, 1944 - January 23, 2015. Eddy Kabes, age 70, of New Prague died peacefully at home on Friday, January 23, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born August 13, 1944 in Cedar Lake Township, Scott Co. to Edward J. & Mary E. (Uhlir) Kabes. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Casey Trimpey . September 15, 1965 - September 12, 2023. Casey John Trimpey, age 57, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Casey was born in Sarasota, FL on September 15, 1965 to Robert and Joann (Colvin) Trimpey. The family moved to Minnesota when Casey was 5 and he attended ...Bruzek Funeral Home. John M. Sirek . December 11, 1942 - January 24, 2021. John M. Sirek, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Center.Bruzek Funeral Home. Joyce Hertaus . August 17, 1945 - August 23, 2022. Joyce N. (Lambrecht) Hertaus, age 77, of New Prague, MN died peacefully surrounded by family on August 23, 2022 at The Lodge on Natchez, New Market Township, MN after a short battle with cancer. She was born on August 17, 1945 in New Prague, MN to Clarence and Mary Ann ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Raymond O'Brien . April 24, 1923 - December 24, 2012. Raymond O'Brien, age 89, of New Prague, died December 24, 2012 at Mala Strana Health Care Center. Ray was born on April 24, 1923 to Thomas and Catherine (Hruska) O'Brien in Kilkenny, Minnesota. He married Pauline R. Lexa on September 26, 1953 at St. Wenceslaus ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Sharon R. Tietz . August 3, 1937 - April 9, 2019 . Sharon R. Tietz, age 81, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Sharon was born on August 3, 1937 in Montgomery, MN to Leonard and Elsie (Pollack) Simonette.He is preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Krocak; mother, Nancy Krocak; brother-in-law, Steve Vessel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held, Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Bruzek Funeral Home with Mary Higgins officiating. Visitation will take place from 1-3 PM also at the funeral home.Richard E. Unger, age 67, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side at home on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Richard was born on May 20, 1955 in New Prague to Albert and Irene (Ambroz) Unger. He graduated from New Prague High School and farmed for a short time before going to work at MVE/Chart, as a plumber/welder, the job he would ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Marcella Prokes . November 12, 1929 - March 13, 2014. Marcella Prokes, age 84, of Shakopee, formerly of New Prague, died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at St. Gertrude's Health & Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee. Marcella was born on November 12, 1929 in Cedar Lake Township, Scott County, MN to Frank J. & Mary (Hanzal) Stepka.Bruzek Funeral Home. Roger W. Simon . January 11, 1947 - January 1, 2022. Roger W. Simon, age 74, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN. Roger was born on January 11, 1947, in New Prague to Walter R. and Julia (Svoboda) Simon.Bruzek Funeral Home. Jeanette Sticha . September 21, 1928 - March 1, 2022. Jeanette A. Sticha, age 93, of Lonsdale, died peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at her home. Jeanette was born on September 21, 1928 in Lonsdale to John T. and Cecelia (Malecha) Skluzacek.Rodney L. Busch, age 63, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Rochester. Rodney was born on February 18, 1959 in New Prague to Oliver P. and Louise A. (Pieper) Busch. A 1977 graduate of New Prague High School, Rodney worked for Harvestore before purchasing ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Clarence Salaba . March 31, 1937 - October 28, 2022. Clarence L. Salaba, age 85, of Lonsdale, died suddenly at Hennepin County Medical Center as the result of an accident on the family Century Farm on Friday, October 28, 2022. Clarence was born on March 31, 1937 in Wheatland Township to Frank E. and Rose (Uhlir) Salaba.