Obituaries
Claretta M. Schmitz
Claretta M. Schmitz, age 89, of Montgomery, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Claretta was born on July 2, 1930 in Cedar Rapids, Read more…Read More »
George R. Novotny
George R. Novotny, age 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. George was born on July 29, 1934 in Helena Township, Scott County, MN to Wencel F. and Mary (Preslicka) Novotny. He attended Scott Read more…Read More »
Jim Snackenberg
Heaven has gained an amazing person. Alfred James (Jim) Snackenberg, age 71, of New Prague, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side early Sunday morning, August 11, 2019. He was diagnosed with early onset dementia in 2012 and Read more…Read More »
Benjamin T. Cervenka
Benjamin T. Cervenka, age 82, of New Prague, died suddenly on Friday, August 9, 2019 at his home. Ben was born on December 8, 1936 in New Market Township, Scott County, MN to Theodore B. and Helen M. (Stejskal) Cervenka. He Read more…Read More »
Francis J. “Fritz” Hertaus
Francis J. “Fritz” Hertaus, age 82, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Fritz was born on February 7, 1937 in Wheatland Township, Rice Co., Minnesota to Read more…Read More »
Francis E. “Frank” Schoenbauer
Francis E. “Frank” Schoenbauer, age 89, of Jordan, died peacefully in the arms of his wife on July 26, 2019 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital. Frank was born on March 25, 1930 in Helena Township, Scott County, MN to Frank J. and Read more…Read More »
Betty A. Klinghagen
Betty A. Klinghagen, age 74, of New Prague, died suddenly at her home on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Betty was born on December 15, 1944, in Willmar, MN to George and Anna (Hanson) Vikse. She was raised in Willmar and graduated Read more…Read More »
Violet Mae Patterson
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. Read more…Read More »
Raymond Moran
Ray Moran, age 98, died peacefully with his son at his side, on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Ray was born on November 1, 1920 in New Prague to Amab F. and Emma (Blaha) Moran, Jr. Read more…Read More »
Kathleen E. Bruzelius
Kathleen E. Bruzelius, age 77, of New Prague, died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her husband and family, some near and some far—but all dear. Kathleen was born on April 22, 1942 in San Rafael, CA to Theodore Roosevelt Read more…Read More »