Natural burial is becoming more popular as people begin to eschew unnatural internment processes. Learn about natural burial or green burial. Advertisement ­Birds do it. Bees do it...Bruzek Funeral Home. Pauline (Lexa) O'Brien . February 8, 1928 - July 2, 2017. Pauline (Lexa) O'Brien, age 89, of New Prague, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.Bruzek Funeral Home. Charles Erickson . December 11, 1938 - April 20, 2022. Charles H. Erickson, age 83, of New Prague, Minnesota passed away peacefully on April 20, 2022. Charles was born to Andrew and Lilly (Batchelder) Erickson on December 11, 1938 in Colfax, WI.Bruzek Funeral Home. Maggie Knight . January 2, 1929 - June 15, 2021. Margaret A. "Maggie" Knight, age 92, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Maggie was born on January 2, 1929 in Walhalla, North Dakota, to Felix Arthur and Stella (Halloran) Gastonguay. She graduated from Sacred Heart ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Brent W. Meyer . August 15, 1964 - October 4, 2018. Brent W. Meyer, age 54, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his home. Brent was born on August 15, 1964 at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague to Gerald J. and Carman L. (Elder) Meyer. He grew up in Belle Plaine ...January 27, 1922 - April 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 ...Bruzek Funeral Home. June Weaver . March 26, 1926 - November 18, 2023. June M. Weaver, age 97, formerly of Archerwill, Saskatchewan, Canada died peacefully with her family at her side on November 18, 2023 at her home in Oak Terrace Senior Housing in Le Sueur, MN. June was born on March 26, 1926 in Clarkfield, MN to Arnold and Johanna (Hanson ...A repast, or repass, is a gathering of friends and family after a funeral service. This involves a meal and can be either at the home of one of the family members, at the deceased ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Ardelle Solheid . December 15, 1940 - February 21, 2022. Ardelle A. Solheid, age 81, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Ardelle was born on December 15, 1940 in New Prague to John T. and Anna A. (Pianko) Schoenecker.Bruzek Funeral Home. Bruce Illies, Sr. October 29, 1949 - January 31, 2019. Anthony Bruce Illies, Sr., age 69, of New Prague, died suddenly at his home on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Bruce was born on October 29, 1949 in Granite City, Illinois.Bruzek Funeral Home. Thomas Hudspeth . July 31, 1945 - January 24, 2018. Thomas A. Hudspeth, age 72, of New Prague, died suddenly on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Tom was born July 31, 1945 in Moline, IL to Worth Leo and Marie (Smith) Hudspeth.Bruzek Funeral Home. Evonne Mowrey . May 24, 1928 - February 4, 2024. Evonne M. Mowrey, age 95, died peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Evonne was born on May 24, 1928, in Sac City, IA, to Elva and Gladys (Frandsen) Ellis. She attended country school, graduated ...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 High School.Bruzek Funeral Home. Wilfred A. Wagner . June 10, 1925 - January 11, 2016. Wilfred A. "Willie" Wagner, age 90, of New Market, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, January 11, 2016, at Reflections Hospice Care Center at the Three-Links Care Campus in Northfield, MN. Willie was born on June 10, 1925, in New Market ...Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Bruzek Funeral Home in New Prague with Pastor Julie Rogness officiating. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Sunday from 4-8 PM and Monday morning from 7:30 - 10:00. Burial will occur at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery followed by lunch at the Legion Clubroom.Bruzek Funeral Home. Henry Holec . May 18, 1938 - July 2, 2013. Henry Holec, age 75, of New Hope, formerly of New Prague, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Good Samaritan Society - Ambassador Nursing Home in New Hope. Henry was born May 18, 1938 in New Prague to Henry R. & Lucille M. (Lambrecht) Holec. He graduated from New Prague High School ...Bruzek Funeral Home. JoAnn Doyle . September 4, 1934 - April 14, 2023. JoAnn M. Doyle, age 88, of New Prague, died peacefully at her home with family at her side on Friday, April 14, 2023. JoAnn was born on September 4, 1934 in New Prague to James E. and Rose A. (Pikal) Simon. She grew up in the New Prague area, attending country …Bruzek Funeral Home. Kenneth M. "Pizza" Piazza . February 16, 1946 - July 12, 2023. Kenneth M. "Pizza" Piazza, age 77, of New Prague, died suddenly while riding his bike close to his home at Cedar Lake on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Ken was born on February 16, 1946 in Joliet, IL to Mario and Anne (Belom) Piazza.Bruzek Funeral Home. Clarence Jirak . December 13, 1924 - September 3, 2022. Clarence J. Jirak, age 97, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Clarence was born on December 13, 1924 at home in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County to John F. and Mary (Korbel) Jirak. He attended country ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Cecelia A. Shetka . September 10, 1919 - March 7, 2014. Cecelia A. Shetka, age 94, of Webster, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, March 7, 2014 at her home. Celia was born September 10, 1919 in the same home she died in - Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota - to Joseph & Frances (Dolezal ...5 days ago · 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. Eugene J. Tupy . October 30, 1951 - June 27, 2017. Eugene J. "Gene" Tupy, age 65, of New Prague died suddenly, surrounded by his family, at his home on Tuesday June 27, 2017. Gene was born October 30, 1951 in New Prague to Joseph H. and Cecilia A. (Kes) Tupy.Bruzek Funeral Home. David Siskoff . February 11, 1964 - April 17, 2022. David A. Siskoff, age 58, of Winona, formerly of Lonsdale, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. Dave was born on February 11, 1964 in New Prague to Alexander and Hazel (Smith) Siskoff. He graduated from New Prague High ...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. Deb Kohout Gillard . July 23, 1963 - April 4, 2023. Debra A. Kohout Gillard, age 59, of New Prague, died unexpectedly after a brief illness on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Mankato. Deb was born on July 23, 1963 in New Prague to Martin J. and Shirley M. (Witt) Kohout. She graduated …Bruzek Funeral Home. Danny Tikalsky . April 2, 1959 - January 5, 2022. Daniel J. "Danny" Tikalsky, age 62, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Danny was born on April 2, 1959 in New Prague to Daniel J. and Helen (Bartyzal) Tikalsky. Danny grew up in New Prague, graduating from New Prague High School ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Pauline (Lexa) O'Brien . February 8, 1928 - July 2, 2017. Pauline (Lexa) O'Brien, age 89, of New Prague, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.Bruzek Funeral Home. LeRoy Geiger . December 27, 1937 - August 25, 2023. LeRoy Herbert Geiger, 85, with his family by his side, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 25th, 2023. As a man loved by his family and one who valued and respected his many friends, his absence is profoundly felt by all those blessed to have known him.Bruzek Funeral Home. Martha Madera . March 31, 1924 - March 30, 2021. Martha D. Madera, age 96, of Brooklyn Center, MN passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 5:30 AM in the arms of her loving daughter, Mary, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis after a brief illness.Bruzek Funeral Home. Shirley A. Sticha . September 25, 1957 - May 30, 2019. Shirley A. Sticha, age 61, of Webster, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at St Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Shirley was born on September 25, 1957 in New Prague to William and Bernadine (Kubes) Svoboda.Bruzek Funeral Home. Violet Mae Patterson . March 12, 1934 - July 12, 2019. Violet Mae Patterson, age 85, of rural New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, July 12, 2019, at her home. Vi was born on March 12, 1934 in Freeborn County, MN to Harry and Rose (Rebelien) Fink.Bruzek Funeral Home. Yvonne Schaefer . September 17, 1928 - January 1, 2024. Yvonne Geraldine (Severson) Schaefer, peacefully passed away on January 1, 2024, at the age of 95 in Aitkin, Minnesota. She looked upon her children and smiled as she took her final Breath. She was born on September 17, 1928, in Churchs Ferry, North Dakota, …Wencel Joseph Kubes, Age 81 of New Prague, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 surrounded by family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bruzek Funeral Home in New Prague with Knights of Columbus prayer service at 3:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial ...Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 2, 2017, at 10:00 AM at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Veseli with Father John Lapensky officiating. Visitation will take place Friday from 4-8 PM and Saturday morning from 7:30 - 9:30 at Bruzek Funeral Home.Nov 15, 2021 · February 23, 1946 - November 15, 2021. Ronald Max Bartusek, age 75, of Veseli, died peacefully on November 15, 2021 at Mayo Hospital in Rochester. He was born February 23, 1946 in Webster to Max and Josephine (Sticha) Bartusek. He graduated from New Prague High School in 1964 and joined the US Navy in 1965.Mass of Christian Burial for Dale will occur Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Church of St Patrick of Cedar Lake in St. Patrick, MN. Visitation for Dale will take place at Bruzek Funeral Home Tuesday from 4 – 8 PM and Wednesday morning from 7:30 – 10:00 AM. Full military honors will be conducted. Burial will take place in the ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Jane Busch . November 26, 1929 - November 11, 2022. Jane Busch, age 92, of New Prague, formerly of St. Benedict, died peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Belle Plaine Township on November 26, 1929, she was the daughter of Peter and Anna (Bartusek) Neisen.A private immediate family only service will be held Monday, May 10, 2021 at 7 PM at Bruzek Funeral Home. The public may visit the family from 5 PM until 6:45 at Bruzek Funeral Home. Masks and social distancing are required by all attending the walk through visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.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 ...Joseph E. Sticha, age 56, of New Prague, died Tuesday in Scott County. Joe was born August 5, 1955 in New Prague to Joseph S. & Dorothy C. (Tupy) Sticha. He was born and raised on the family farm in Elko. Joe worked at Despatch in Lakeville as an electrical assembler. He owned and operated a bar in Granton, WI for 4 years before …Aug 23, 2022 · Visitation will take place at the Bruzek Funeral Home in New Prague, MN on Sunday, August 28th from 4-8pm and on Monday, August 29 from 8-9:30am. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague, MN on Monday August 29th at 10am with Father Eugene Theisen officiating.Bruzek Funeral Home. Arthur H. Kohout . January 12, 1930 - April 6, 2017. Arthur Henry Kohout, age 87, of New Prague, formerly of Lydia, died peacefully at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Arthur was born January 12, 1930, in Spring Lake Township, Scott County to Emil R. and Helena M. (Dubbe) Kohout.Bruzek Funeral Home. Robert F. Bastyr . September 7, 1942 - November 29, 2020. Robert F. Bastyr, age 78, of Jordan, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 due to complications of Covid 19 at VA Hospital in Minneapolis. Robert was born on September 7, 1942 in New Prague to Robert R. and Estellene M. (Rutt) Bastyr.Bruzek Funeral Home. Roger Lee Carlson . January 10, 1953 - September 16, 2020. Roger Lee Carlson, age 67, of Webster, died peacefully surrounded by his family after a short but heroic battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN. Roger was born on January 10, 1953 in Minneapolis, to …Jeffrey Kyle Holland of New Prague passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the age of 60 at home with his loving wife by his side. Jeff was born on February 24, 1962 to Conrad and Davonna (Rozell) Holland in Aberdeen, SD. He lived most of his childhood years in Redfield, SD and graduated from Redfield High School.April 28, 1931 – November 4, 2016. Raymond H. Lipinski, age 85, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, November 4, 2016, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. Raymond was born April 28, 1931 in Ivanhoe, Minnesota, to Alex and Katherine (Bednarek) Lipinski. He was raised in Ivanhoe, where he attended ...Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience, and planning a funeral can add to the emotional stress. In Scheldeland, there are several funeral homes available, each of...July 20, 1959 - December 25, 2021. Mary Ann Ruehling, age 62, of New Prague, died peacefully with her husband at her side, on Christmas Day 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in Rochester. Mary Ann was born on July 20, 1959 in Detroit Lakes to Arthur and Mary Jane (Lundeen) Kiehl. Born and raised in Detroit Lakes, she graduated from ...Bruzek Funeral Home. John J. Wagner . June 5, 1923 - August 20, 2014. John J. Wagner, age 91, of New Prague, died Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at Traditions of Montgomery. John was born on June 5, 1923 in New Market Township, MN to Alois and Susan (Friedges) Wagner. He attended St. Nicholas Catholic School in New Market and University of ...Marian I. Simon, age 95, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in Jordan. Marian was born on June 6, 1927 to Frank and Christina (Tuma) Svoboda on a farm in Cedar Lake Township. She attended School District 31 in St. Catherine; after the school closed, she attended ...Prices for Bruzek Funeral Home: Total Estimated Cost $8,245 Order Now Call: 952-758-4949 Contact Funeral Home This page is a 3rd party website and does not represent the funeral home. The prices on our site are for your reference only. We can't guarantee that the actual prices will be the same as the prices listed on our site.Bruzek Funeral Home. Milton R. Dvorak . August 28, 1939 - January 29, 2022. Milton R. Dvorak, age 82, of Prior Lake, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side, on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Mankato. Milton was born on August 28, 1939 in New Prague to Anton J. and Lydia M. …February 13, 1962 - August 22, 2021. Michael Steven Barnett, age 59, of New Prague, formerly of Jordan, died peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home. Mike was born on February 13, 1962 in Pittsburgh, PA to Ronald W. and MaryAnn (Quallich) Barnett. He grew up in the Burnsville area, graduating from Lakeville ...July 20, 1959 - December 25, 2021. Mary Ann Ruehling, age 62, of New Prague, died peacefully with her husband at her side, on Christmas Day 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in Rochester. Mary Ann was born on July 20, 1959 in Detroit Lakes to Arthur and Mary Jane (Lundeen) Kiehl. Born and raised in Detroit Lakes, she graduated from ...Nov 7, 2002 · November 7, 2002 - February 18, 2020. Blake Ryan Asher, age 17, of Lonsdale, died tragically in a car accident on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Blake was born on November 7, 2002 in Northfield to Ryan P. Asher and Jennifer Kassa Jones. He was raised in the Farmington/Lonsdale area and was currently a junior at Tri-City United (TCU) School, where ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Ken Krocak . April 22, 1958 - January 18, 2023. Kenneth L. Krocak, age 64, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Ken was born on April 22, 1958 in St. Paul to Lloyd F. and Nancy (Holub) Krocak. He grew up in Roseville and Prior Lake, graduating from Prior Lake High School.Bruzek Funeral Home. Julianne H. Carpentier . July 25, 1922 - March 9, 2019. Julianne H. Carpentier, age 96, of New Market, died peacefully with her family present on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the Northfield Hospital. Julianne was born on July 25, 1922 in Jordan, MN to Guido and Lena (Lambrecht) Wermerskirchen.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. Catherine P. Sticha . March 16, 1964 - July 10, 2012. Catherine P. Sticha, age 48, of Lamberton, formerly of New Prague and New Market, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at The Lodge on Natchez Ave. in New Market Township. Cathy was born March 16, 1964 to William J. and Bernadine D. (Kubes) Svoboda in New Prague.April 22, 1958 - January 18, 2023. Kenneth L. Krocak, age 64, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Ken was born on April 22, 1958 in St. Paul to Lloyd F. and Nancy (Holub) Krocak. He grew up in Roseville and Prior Lake, graduating from Prior Lake High School.