Lawrence R. Koenig
Oct 26, 2026
Lawrence R. Koenig, age 95, of Belle Plaine, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on October 26, 2026.
Lawrence was born on his family’s farm in Belle Plaine Township to John and Theresa (Pieper) Koenig. He grew up on the family farm, where he developed a strong work ethic and a lifelong love of farming. With a teacher living in...
Jed Randal Kreuser
Oct 25, 2026
Jed Randal Kreuser, age 33 of Cedar Lake Township, entered Eternal Life on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Jed was born on January 25, 1993 to Dr. Steven and Lin (Sticha) Kreuser. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School in 2011 and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Gustavus Adolphus in 2015....
Barbara Jeane Wann
Oct 25, 2026
Barbara Jeane Wann, age 80, of New Prague, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Barb was born on March 1, 1946, in Independence, Iowa, to Ted and Georgia (Simpson) Franz. When she was just 18 months old, her family moved to New Prague, where she grew up...
Robert A. Eide
Oct 18, 2026
Robert “Bob” Arnold Eide, 64, of New Prague, MN, passed away unexpectedly on 10/18/2026.
Bob was born on 3/25/1962 in Maplewood, MN to Marcia (Becker) and Arnold Eide. Bob graduated from North St. Paul High School. His career as a chef began as a dishwasher turned unexpected line cook on a busy night, he later attended Culinary School, and went on...
Daniel J. McConnell
Oct 16, 2026
Daniel James McConnell, 54, of New Prague, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2026.
Dan was born on October 17, 1971, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Douglas and Victoria McConnell. He will be remembered as a loving and protective husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, dedicated son and brother, and loyal friend whom others could always count on.
Dan’s genuine, grounded, and...
Erlin "Sandy" Rank
Oct 16, 2026
Erlin Leroy “Sandy” Rank, age 79, of New Prague, died in Mankato, on Friday, October 16, 2026 after lengthy health issues. Sandy was born on March 14, 1947, in Windom, Minnesota, to Duane Erlin and Delia Martha (Baldwin) Rank. He attended Westbrook High School and graduated from Jordan High School in 1967. After high school, he entered the US Navy...
Alice M. Fischer
Oct 15, 2026
Alice M. Fischer of New Prague, MN passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026 surrounded by her loving family
Alice was born November 17, 1937 to Emil and Julia (Brezina) Kubes in New Prague, MN. She spent her childhood on the family farm and graduated from New Prague High School. She proudly earned her nursing degree, earning LPN and LVN designations...
Betty A. Ziskovsky
Oct 2, 2026
Betty Ann Ziskovsky, age 92, of Veseli, died peacefully on October 2, 2026, at Mala Strana in New Prague, Minnesota.
Betty was born on January 8, 1934, to John and Bessie (Trcka) Flicek on the family farm near Cody Lake in Wheatland Township. She grew up on the rural family farm and attended county school.
Betty met the love of her life,...
Dennis R. Pond
Sep 22, 2026
Dennis R. Pond, age 81, of Eagan, Minnesota, passed away on September 22, 2026. Dennis was born on October 17, 1944, in Brookings, South Dakota.
Dennis grew up in the small town of Arlington, South Dakota, where his love of sports began at an early age. He played just about every sport he could, but baseball and softball held a special...
Irma F. Langer
Sep 19, 2026
Irma F. (Kovarik) Langer, age 96, of New Prague, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026.
Irma was born on June 9, 1930, in Minneapolis to Frank and Julianna (Krepela) Kovarik. She grew up in Montgomery, where she graduated from high school before continuing her education at Mankato State, where she received her teacher training.
After graduating, Irma began her teaching career...
Irene M. Bednar
Sep 16, 2026
Irene (Krause) Bednar age 98 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16,2026 at the Lutheran Nursing Home in Belle Plaine.
Irene Margaret Krause was born in Le Sueur Minnesota on January 14,1928 to Ernest and Mary (Morganthalar) Krause. She attended grade school at St. Anne’s Catholic School and graduated from Le Sueur High School in 1945.
Irene was united in marriage to...
Virginia C. Beuch
Sep 12, 2026
Virginia Clara (Zaun) Beuch, age 101 of New Prague, formerly of Lydia, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026. Virginia was born on May 17, 1925 in Cedar Lake Township and grew up on the family farm. She was the eldest of 3 girls born to George Jr. and Clara (Scheffler) Zaun.
While working at Bussman’s General Store in Lydia, she...
Anthony "Tony" Dorzinski
Sep 5, 2026
Anthony F (Tony) Dorzinski passed away peacefully at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Tony was born on May 3, 1937, in New Prague to John and Anna Dorzinski. He attended St Wenceslaus School and New Prague High School graduating in 1955. He attended Vocational Baber School in Minneapolis and joined his dad in 1956 to begin his...
Kaylene Marie Lemke
Sep 5, 2026
Kaylene M. Lemke, age 78, of Union Hill, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by her family on 5, September, 2026, at St. Gertrude’s and the Gardens in Shakopee. Kaylene Marie Pieper was born on April 12, 1948, in Shakopee, Minnesota, to John and Verena (Thomas) Pieper. She graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel in Mankato. After graduation she attended Minnesota...
Caleb R. Lines
Sep 2, 2026
Caleb Ricks Lines came into the world on 7 March 1988, in Yuma, Arizona. He lost his battle with the demon that is depression on 2 September 2026, in Lonsdale, Minnesota.
Caleb was the tenth of twelve children born to Alvin and Shirley (Ricks) Lines - their fifth son. As a child, Caleb was the leader of the three youngest boys....
Donald J. Hauer
Aug 30, 2026
Donald John Hauer, age 88, passed away on August 30, 2026, at Praha Village in New Prague, after a short battle with skin cancer.
Don was born on May 4, 1938, in Derrynane Township, Le Center, Minnesota, to John and Eleanore (Studnicka) Hauer. He was raised alongside his two siblings on the family Century Farm. Don attended St. John’s Parochial School...
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
**UPDATED 9/21/26***
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 from New Prague High School with the class of 1978. She went on to earn a teaching degree...
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...
