Gordon C. Carlson, 89 years old, died peacefully at All Saints Senior Living in Shakopee, MN, on August 4th, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving daughters, Pam, Joy and Candy. Gordy will be forever missed by many dear family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Diane, who died in 2013. They enjoyed 62 years together in marriage with their 3 daughters Pam (Mike Wise), Joy (Rick Daley), Candy (Dan Dufek), 7 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 18, at 6:30 pm, with sweet treats served following at Immanuel Lutheran on Fish Lake, 20200 Fairlawn Avenue, Prior Lake. A private family burial will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Donations will be given to Bud’s favorite charities.  
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Beverly Ann “Bev” (Thorsen) Richter, age 90, of New Prague, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living.

Edward A. Mach, age 83, of New Prague, died peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living.  Ed was born on November 21, 1936 in Webster Township, Rice County, Minnesota to John F.

Judy Dolezal, passed away peacefully on July 31st in Zumbrota, Minnesota at the age of 96. Michelle and Melinda Dolezal were present at their grandmother’s passing. Judy was born to Simon and Dagny (Thorson) Simonson in Campbell, Minnesota on November 19, 1923. Judy’s mother had passed soon after childbirth, of Judy, and her father remarried thereafter and Judy had five half siblings, Wallace, Margerie, Lional, Carol, and Genevieve. She graduated from Morris High School in 1942, and graduated Nursing School in 1948.

After an 8-year battle with Alzheimer’s and a courageous struggle with COVID-19, Judith Ellen (Klein) Larson, age 75, of New Prague, died peacefully with her beloved daughters at her side on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living.  Judy was born May 5, 1945 in St.

Francis L. Malecha, age 85, of New Prague, died peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Francis was born on September 21, 1934 in Veseli, MN to Frank E. and Bessie (Honza) Malecha.  He attended Veseli grade school and New Prague High School.  He served in the US Army and married Georgine A. “Jean” Schanus at St.

Myrtle Marie “Myrt” Hanzel, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully in the presence of her family on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Myrt was born on August 8, 1928 in Derrynane Township, St. Thomas, MN to Thomas and Theresa (Reger) Retka.  She attended Country School District 107 one-room schoolhouse and graduated from New Prague High School.  After graduating, she traveled to St.

Lambert L. Hoffman, age 91 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully at his home on July 30th. Bert was born in St. Benedict, MN on May 3, 1929, the son of Leonard and Mary (Gerold) Hoffman. He served in the Army during the Korean War as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne, 187th Regional Combat Team. He was a lifetime member of the VFW (#1610/#6690).
He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, hunting, fishing, music, and his grandchildren. He made the best BBQ chicken!