Betty Chlian a/k/a Baseball Betty, age 82 of Northfield formerly of Lonsdale, MN passed away peacefully on May 22, 2021. Betty was born on March 26, 1939 in Rice County, MN to George and Rose Polak. She was an avid Minnesota Twins fan who spent the past 12 winters in Florida enjoying sunshine, baseball, and what became her “Florida family”. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was looking forward to three more on the way. Betty was always on the go. Since 2009 she sang with the New Prague Czech Singers. Betty loved to fish off the dock catching sunnies and crappie
Marcella Margaret Thorsen, 99 years young, entered her heavenly home on May 22, 2021. She lived her life on her terms including staying in her home for her entire adult life.
Robert Vogt Jr, age 76, of New Prague, died Thursday May 13th, at his home in New Prague.
A celebration of his life will be held at New Day Church in New Prague, June 7th at 11 am with visitation beginning at 9:30. Interment to follow on July 1st at 10:30 at Ft. Snelling Cemetery.
Lucia Maria Fuechtmann (Da Silva), 70, passed away at her home in Webster, MN on Saturday morning, May 15, 2021.
Lucia was born on June 6, 1950, to Maria Carmelo in Angra Do Heroismo, Terceira, Acores, Portugal.
On December 8,1968, she married Robert Fuechtman of Melrose, MN at the Catholic Church of Angra Do Heroismo, Terceira, Acores, Portugal.
Lucia moved with Robert to the United States in 1971 where she raised five loving daughters and resided in Webster, MN for the next 39 years of her life.
Terry J. Stepka, age 62, of Veseli, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Terry was born on August 20, 1958 in Northfield to Jerry M.
Margaret “Marge” (nee Matyas, Palmstein) Antony, age 95, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal peace with her family at her side, on Sunday, May 16, 2021.
Rocky Stangler, 67, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Father Tom Niehaus officiating and visitation one hour prior.
Richard Hugh Lewis, 80, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Spanish Meadows Assisted Living, Brownsville, TX. Dick was born on January 16, 1941 in Lakota, Iowa, son of the late Hugh and Carmen Lewis.
Janice Caroline (Huss) Neisen, age 93 of Shakopee, MN, passed away at home on Sunday, May 9, 2021, with family at her side.
You are welcome to join us for Visitation from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, or Friday, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at McNearney-Schmidt Funeral Home, 1220 3rd Ave E. Shakopee, MN, 952-445-2755. Private family and relatives services will be held at Church of St. Mark, Friday at 11 a.m. Livestreaming will be provided by the Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne.
Leonard A. Meger, 89 passed away May 8, 2021 at his home in Faribault.
Leonard Anthony Meger was born October 2, 1931 the son of John D. and Veronica (Schippret) Meger. Leonard attended country school in Derrynane Township, rural Le Sueur County and attended New Prague High School. On August 26, 1953 he was united in marriage to Theresa Wagner at Saint Nicholas Catholic Church in New Market.
Leonard was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Elks Lodge.
George L. Novak, age 94, of Veseli, died on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital, Mankato. George was born in Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota on March 1, 1927 to Ladislav J. "Laddy" and Anna A. (Pavek) Novak. He grew up on the family farm in Veseli and attended Most Holy Trinity Catholic School.
He served in the US Army during WWII.
Ronnie M. Wieland, age 58, of Le Center, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, from complications of cancer. Ronnie was born on June 12, 1962 in New Prague to Martin F. and Adeline C. (Unger) Wieland. He graduated from New Prague High School and went on to Foley Bel-Saw in Kansas to attain his small engine repair degree. Ronnie worked for Ace Hardware for 15 years in New Prague as their best lawn mower repairman and was the owner/operator of Tay Tay Transport, LLC. He married his soul mate, Wendy R.
Marian Edna Sindelar, age 87, of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021, at Emerald Crest Memory Care, in Shakopee, MN.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 14 at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 5634 Luther Road SE, Prior Lake. Pastor Greg DeMuth will preside. Pall bearers will be Matthew Sindelar, Micah Sindelar, David Oldenburg, and Mark Oldenburg. Marian will be laid to rest at a private family ceremony at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls, MN.
Clayton “Cookie” George Kukacka, age 84, of Owatonna, formerly of New Prague, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Medford at his daughter Deb’s home.
Visitation will take place Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 9 to 11 a.m. with a Memorial Service following at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Interment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Montgomery. Military honors will be provided by the Montgomery Area Honor Guard.
Placidus Henry “PH” Wick, entered eternal life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Ridgeview Medical Center, in Waconia, MN.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 11:00 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 Second Street East, Jordan. Guests may arrive after 10:30 am. Father Neil Bakker will preside. The Jordan Vets Honor Guard will provide military honors. PH will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are preferred and will be distributed in his memory, by the family.
