Audre M. Johnson
Aug 10, 2026
Audre Mae Johnson, age 82, of Lonsdale, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, August 10, 2026. Audre was born on November 19, 1943, in Dassel, MN, to Warren and Mae (Ostlund) Nelson. She was a proud graduate of Dassel High School and went on to earn her Registered Nursing degree from Northwestern Hospital Nursing Program. Audre married her high...
Bernice Marie Tupy
Aug 28, 2026
Bernice M. Tupy, age 95, of New Prague, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. Bernice Marie Ambroz was born on May 28, 1931, in New Prague to Frank and Emma (Shetka) Ambroz. She attended country school in New Prague. Bernice met Joseph Stanley Tupy at the dance hall in...
Levi Perry Schelhaas
Aug 21, 2026
Levi Perry Schelhaas, age 15, of New Prague, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Friday, August 21, 2026, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. Levi was born on May 3, 2011, in New Prague, to Zachary and Brittany (Mude) Schelhaas.
From the moment he entered the world, Levi brought a whirlwind of energy and creativity with him. He...
Mary Sue Ambroz
Aug 18, 2026
Due to family circumstances, Sue's celebration of life has been postponed. Please check back later for updated service information.
Mary Sue “Sue” Ambroz, age 65, of New Prague, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at her home in New Prague.
Sue was born on August 22, 1960, to Lawrence and Mary Jo (Chromy) Sirek in New Prague, MN. Sue graduated...
Julia M. Busch
Aug 16, 2026
Julia M. Busch, age 93, of Jordan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 16, 2026.
Julia was born to Edward and Esther (Zvanovec) Flicek on January 26, 1933, in New Prague. She grew up with her family in New Prague, where she later met the love of her life, Bernard. The two were married on June...
Thomas M. Loch
Aug 13, 2026
Thomas M. Loch, age 86, of New Prague, passed away peacefully and went to meet his Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Sunshine Village at Praha Village.
Tom was born on July 30, 1940, in Watkins, Minnesota, to William and Arwilda (Fricke) Loch. He grew up in Watkins with his four siblings, just two blocks from Loch Oil. Tom graduated...
Daniel Y. LaBelle
Aug 11, 2026
Daniel (Dan) Young LaBelle of New Prague, MN passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2026. Dan was one of five children to Joseph and Ann (Kelly) LaBelle. He was a graduate of Mounds View High School and Winona State University. After college, he began his career with ADC Telecommunications, where he met the love of his life and future wife,...
Roger L. Hartmann
Jul 27, 2026
Roger L. Hartmann, age 85, of New Prague, passed away on July 27, 2026, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Roger was born on March 16, 1941, to Joseph A. and Sylvia (Nickolay) Hartmann. He was raised in New Prague as the oldest of his siblings and graduated from New Prague High School in 1959.
At just 16 years old, Roger...
Noreen H. Seurer
Jul 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Noreen H. Seurer, at the age of 83, of New Prague, Minnesota, who joined our Lord on July 19, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Noreen was born on June 26, 1943, to Hubert and Edna (Huss) Barten in New Prague. She graduated from New Prague High School in 1961. Noreen...
Donald A. Matson
Jul 13, 2026
Donald Arthur Matson, age 81, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, following a lengthy illness with congestive heart failure and diabetes, surrounded by his family.
He was born on November 30, 1944, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Arthur and Rose Matson. He grew up in Blooming Prairie, where life revolved around family, hard work, sports, and just a little bit of...
Lucille M. Nickolay
Jul 4, 2026
Lucille Marie Nickolay, age 103, of New Prague, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026.
Lucille was born on December 2, 1922, in New Prague to John F. and Bessie Bazil Nickolay. The oldest of ten children, she grew up during the Great Depression and learned early the importance of hard work, responsibility, and caring for others. She attended St. Wenceslaus...
Lois O. Dandurand
Jun 24, 2026
Lois O. Dandurand (Schefers), age 83, of New Prague, passed away surrounded by family in her daughter’s home in Portland, Oregon.
Lois was born June 25, 1942 in Belgrade, Minnesota to Edmund and Johanna (Winter) Schefers. They lived on a farm outside of Lake Henry. As a young child she walked to District 24 country grade school (almost 2 miles away)...
Patricia M. Solheid
Jun 14, 2026
Patricia M. Solheid, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at Mala Strana Assisted Living in New Prague, with her loving husband by her side.
Pat was born on February 3, 1944, in Canby, Minnesota. She was a graduate of Canby High School and went on to attend Moorhead State University. Her deep love for music led her to...
Myron A. Tietz
Jun 11, 2026
Myron A. Tietz, age 74, of New Prague, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Rochester, Minnesota.
Myron was born on August 16, 1951, in New Prague to Clemens and Lenora (Bohnsack) Tietz. He was raised in New Prague and graduated from New Prague High School. Following graduation, he pursued his passion for carpentry by attending Faribault Vocational Technical School.
Myron spent...
Harold K. "Mac" McMahon
Jun 9, 2026
Harold K. “Mac” McMahon, age 98, of New Prague, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 9, 2026.
Mac was born to George and Alice (Roach) McMahon on May 31, 1928, in Bruce, South Dakota. His family later moved to Madison, Wisconsin, where he graduated from high school. He continued his education at South Dakota State University in Brookings,...
Ronald Francis Lapic
May 28, 2026
Ronald Francis Lapic, age 82, of Rochester, Mn. passed away on May 28, 2026.
Ron was born on Oct. 4, 1943 in Faribault to Clement and Adeline (Malecha) Lapic. He was raised in Veseli, Mn. and attended Most Holy Trinity Catholic School. Ron graduated from New Prague High School in 1961. He married Ms. Paula Qualle, his wife of 46 years, on...
Lanny C. Anderson
May 27, 2026
Lanny Carlton Anderson of New Prague, MN, born on March 8, 1939, in Appleton Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 27, 2026.
Lanny was preceded in death by: wife; Judy Anderson, parents; Harris and Fern Anderson, daughter; MaryJo Anderson, brother; Rodney Anderson, and sons-in-law; Jonathan Gauby and Marty Ganser. He leaves behind a loving family, including his children;...
Harry J. Handzlik
May 27, 2026
Harry J. Handzlik, age 85, of New Prague, passed away on May 27, 2026.
Harry grew up in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy for six years. Following his military service, he moved to Minnesota, where he worked at Motorola and later at Control Data in electronics. While working there,...
Richard Bresser
May 16, 2026
Richard “Dick” Bresser, age 75, passed away at his home on May 16, 2026. Dick was born on March 7, 1951 to Robert and Marjorie (Bobo) Bresser in Canby, Minnesota. He grew up with older, twin siblings, Roger and Sheila. In High School, he developed his strong work ethic through his part time jobs and being on the wrestling team,...
Donald J. Novotny
May 15, 2026
Donald J. Novotny, age 83, of New Prague, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026.
Donald was born on January 11, 1943, to Joseph and Mary (Tupa) Novotny. He was raised on the family farm alongside his ten siblings and was the second oldest of the family. Don attended New Prague High School and, after graduation, worked for a short time...
