Galen G. “Gater” George, age 71, of New Prague, Minnesota died unexpectedly at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague on Monday, March 27, 2023. Gater was born on April 2, 1951 in Winfield, Kansas to Harold Gene and Molly (Larsson) George. He grew up in the the Wichita area, served in the US Army and returned to Wichita before finally settling in New Prague about 10 years ago.
LeArnold “Lee” Klingberg, age 79, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on July 1, 2023. A visitation will be on Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 4-7 p.m., at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Prior Lake and on Friday, July 7, 2023, from 9:30-10:45 a.m., followed by a celebration of life, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Prior Lake. Interment at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery.
Rudolph J. Skluzacek, age 92 of Lonsdale, Minnesota, went home to the Lord on July 1, 2023.
He was born May 29, 1931 to Frank J. and Hedwig (Pekar) Skluzacek on the home farm in Wheatland Township.
Rudy farmed on the family century farm his entire life. He also was employed at McQuay, in Faribault, and McNamara Construction.
He served his country in Alaska during the Korean War. He was a proud, active, lifetime member of the American Legion Post 586 for 71 years.
Lillian J. “Bella” Hertaus, age 83, of New Prague, died unexpectedly, Friday, June 30, 2023, at her daughter’s home on the Whitefish chain in Pequot Lakes, MN. Bella was born on May 29, 1940 to John C. and Josephine (Douda) Mracek. She grew up in rural Northfield and was a 1958 graduate of Northfield High School. At 15, Bella met an “older gentleman” age 18, at a dance. She invited him to go to the Sadie Hawkins dance at her school. That was the start of a romance that would continue through his service in the US Navy and thereafter.
It was a very sad day for us when we lost our beloved Sister Paula on June 9th of this year. The good news is that she moved on to the promised land of Heaven and was reunited with all her relatives and friends that loved her.
Funeral services were held at the Saint Joseph Chapel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 21, June, 2023.
Sister Paula was born in New Prague, Minnesota on March 19, 1927 and lived on the family farm on Highway 23, 1 mile north of the Rice County line.
William Mathew "Nick" Nickolay, age 84 of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023. Survived by wife and caretaker extraordinaire JoAnn (née Halloran) of nearly 58 years; children, Carter Nickolay (Karen), Janell Nickolay (Shane), and Gwen Nickolay Traynor; grandchildren, Kara, Matthew (Kara), Brigid, and Ronan; siblings Lucille, Francis, George, and Ruth; numerous nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends. Predeceased by parents, John F. and Bessie Nickolay, and siblings John, Charles, Rita, Donald, and Richard.
Jane Ann Johnson Hines of New Prague passed away on January 12, 2023.
A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, July 16th from 12:00-3:00 at The Broz Event Center, 212 Main St W, New Prague, MN 56071.
Harrison Roger Blonigen received his Heavenly wings on Sunday, June 25, 2023, one day before his fifth birthday.
A visitation for Harrison will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023, with visitation time prior from 9:30-11 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 24425 Old Highway Blvd, Jordan. Father Michael Miller will preside. He will be laid to rest at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery.
James “Tony” Anthony Stage, age 60 of Montgomery passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN surrounded by his loving family after a courageous 10-month battle with cancer.
Donna Lee (Menten) James, age 75, of New Prague, died peacefully on May 23, 2023 in Mankato.
Survivors include husband Tom James. Full obituary ran in the June 1, 2023 edition of The New Prague Times.
Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 11 AM with visitation starting at 10:30 AM at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lanesburgh, MN (28983 181st Ave., New Prague, MN). Burial will occur in the church cemetery followed by lunch in the church hall.
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Marvin Lawrence Edel, age 87, of Kilkenny, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Central Health Care in Le Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 22 from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with rosary at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 23 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior also at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Father Tom Niehaus officiating. Interment will be held in the Trebon Cemetery.
Caryl “Kay” Vogel, age 92, of New Market, MN, entered eternal life on Saturday, June 10, 2023, while being surrounded by her beloved family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 11 a.m., with a time of gathering starting at 10 a.m., at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 51 Church Street, New Market, MN. Father Nicholas VanDenBroeke will preside. Kay will be laid to rest at St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials preferred to Hope for the Community food shelf.
Dallas Jerome Horejsi was born on March 25, 1948 to Charles and Leona (Honza) Horejsi in New Prague, MN.
On March 20, 1971 he married Marsha Petersen. Dallas was a Vietnam Veteran. Proud member of the Montgomery Honor Guard, Montgomery VFW, Montgomery Legion and Minnesota River Valley Masons.
He worked at Minnesota Valley Engineering (Chart) for 40 years. He loved fishing, especially his yearly Canada trips with his buddies.
Rodney “Rod” Kaderlik, age 67, of Montgomery, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Mayo System New Prague. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, June 25 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Revival on Main in Montgomery.
Arrangements are with the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. 507-357-6116. On-line condolences can be placed at www.schoenbauerfuneralhome.com.
Janet M. Ceplecha, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at St. Gertrude’s in Shakopee. Janet was born on September 11, 1932 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, MN to Edward J. and Julia M. (Malecha) Novak. She grew up in the Veseli area, attending country school and then graduated from New Prague High School. She married John F.
Richard T. Mulcrone, “Dick”, age 89, of Shakopee, MN, entered eternal life on Monday, May 29, 2023, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.
Dick was born in St. Paul, MN, on May 23, 1934, the son of Emmett and Gertrude (McCauley) Mulcrone. His father and grandfather were fire chief for Saint Paul. He grew up on Stanford and went to Central. He attended St. Thomas. Dick proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War, stationed at Myrtle Beach SC. He remarked how successful his service was in that Myrtle Beach was never attacked.