Dorothy Adeline Jirik-Moore, 95, of New Prague, Minnesota died peacefully on November 4, 2021 at the Praha Village in New Prague. Dorothy will be buried at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery of New Prague, MN.
Marvin J. ‘Marv’ Novotny, 72 of Houston, TX (formerly) of New Prague, MN, passed away on Tues. Aug. 24, 2021. Marv was born Oct. 31st 1948 in New Prague to Louis & Helen (Bartusek) Novotny. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from New Prague High School Class of 1966.
Jeffrey Scott Jewett, 2/27/1968 – 10/31/2021
Jeff was born on February 27, 1968 to Dave and Peggy (Murphy) Jewett. He graduated from Rosemount High School, and Mankato State University. Jeff grew up in Valley Park, a neighborhood in Lakeville, and lived in Lonsdale and Rochester before moving to Farmington.
Erickson, Gary, age 71 of Elko-New Market, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on October 31, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Mildred. Survived by his wife of 39 years, Margaret; children, Josh Erickson (Kim Mooney) and Jessica Erickson (Jarvis Dotson); grandchildren, Arriana, Nalani, and JayCeon and also by Kim’s children, Kendall and Ainsley Rook; sister, LaVonne Erickson; also by many other family and friends.
Peggy Ann Olson, 74, of New Prague, MN died peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 surrounded by beloved family and caregivers, thus ending a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She is survived by her loving husband, Jim, of 53 years; children, Josh (Michelle) Olson of Jacksonville, FL, Luana (Mark) Ciccarelli and granddaughter Madeline of St.
Kathryn J. Grassmann, age 74, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her home peacefully surrounded by her family after a 20 year battle with cancer. A Time of Gathering with closing words in honor of Kathy will be held from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 First St W, Jordan, MN 55352.
Scot Ben Cervenka, age 58, of Askov, MN formerly of New Prague passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2021.
Paul A. Yackley, age 76, of St. Paul, MN (formerly New Prague) passed away on the 20th, of October 2021 at his home in St. Paul.
Paul was born on August 23rd, 1945, the son of James P. and Loretta M. (Seifert) Yackley in Davenport, IA. He attended the St. Mary’s Mission Seminary, Techny, Il, from 1960-1961. He graduated from New Prague High School in 1963.
Irene Mae Overdahl, age 97, of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living. Irene was born on April 24, 1924 in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota to Rudolf H. and Ottlina L. (Schlauderaff) Honza.
Mary L. Krenik, age 99, of Edina, died peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Mary was born on February 16, 1922 in New Prague to John E. and Emma B. (Komarek) Krenik. She was raised in New Prague, and graduated from St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and New Prague High School. She worked for 10 years at First National Bank in New Prague before permanently moving to Minneapolis and working for 30 years at Farmers and Mechanics Bank as a clerk/typist, retiring in 1984. Mary was kindness personified and a joy to be around.
Kenneth(Ken) J. Mares, age 61 of Lakeville, passed away on Oct. 10, 2021. Ken was preceded in death by his loving parents Myles & Dorothy. He is survived by his sisters Patty Simberg, Rita (Jack) Molumby and his brother Larry.
Per Ken’s wishes he will be cremated and interred with our parents. Our brother was an uncomplicated man with a heart of gold. He was loved and we will miss him. Per his wishes there will be no memorial observance. We want to thank those who supported us on this journey. It is appreciated.
Allen L. Tikalsky, age 76, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his home at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living. Allen was born on June 4, 1945 in New Prague to Henry and Lorraine E. (Hadac) Tikalsky. He attended St. Wenceslaus School and graduated from New Prague High School. He then entered the US Navy, where he served for 8 years, working on naval ships first in the Phillipines. It was while he was home on leave that he met his bride, Lucille I.
Allen Tikalsky, age 76, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Mala Strana Assisted Living. Arrangements are pending. bruzekfuneralhome.com
Kurt M. Swaggert, age 33, died unexpectedly at his New Prague home on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021.
Born on April 15, 1988, in Minneapolis to Patrick J. and Lynn (Tisdel) Swaggert, Kurt moved with his family to New Prague for the start of kindergarten. Kurt went on to graduate from New Prague High School and then moved to Avondale, Arizona, where he earned an associate degree in automotive technology from Universal Technical Institute.
Georgean Kohoutek, age 89, of New Prague, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Traditions of Montgomery. Georgean was born on January 26, 1932 at home to Alois J. and Lidwina (Steinhoff) Pauly. She attended a small country school in Helena Township and New Prague High School. When her brother was drafted into the US Army during WWII, Georgean stayed home to help on the farm and became very close to her father as a result. She met and married the love of her life, Walter W. Kohoutek on June 29, 1949 at St.