Marion Tupy (Mary Ann Marek), 80
It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Marion Tupy (Mary Ann Marek), 80, announce her passing. Marion was born to the late Joseph A. & Emily Marek on September 28, 1937. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by family members on August 19, 2018.
The oldest of 5 children, Marion was born in Lonsdale, Minnesota and grew up in Londsdale on the family farm. She graduated from New Prague High School, Class of 1955.

Violet V. Krohn, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, August 20, 2018 at The Villages of Lonsdale.  Vi was born on October 10, 1931 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur County to Louis & Valdeyn (Preuss) Gruetzmacher.  She was raised on Lexington Lake and left home at age 16 to attend Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm.  She married Orville W.

Marilyn A. Hudspeth, age 71, of New Prague, died peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center. Marilyn was born on October 23, 1946 in Algona, Iowa, to Le Roy and Alma (Grandgenett) Stoffel. She graduated from Bishop Garrigan High School and following business school, worked at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. She married Thomas A. Hudspeth on June 14, 1969 at St.

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Bisek, died on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague.  Betty was born on June 2, 1932 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, to George T. and Mayme B. (Tupy) Sevcik.  She  attended elementary school in Lonsdale and graduated from Montgomery High School.  Betty married Henry R. Bisek on October 18, 1952 at St.

Gary Dewayne Hughes, July 14,1941 – July 31, 2018.
It is with great sorrow the family announces his passing following an extensive battle with cancer. Born to Loren and Grayce Hughes, he lived on his family farm in Osakis, MN.  Gary graduated High School in 1959. Joined the Air Force in 1961, where he spent three years in Germany.  He returned stateside, moved to New Prague, MN and married Betty (Victorine) Glattly in 1976 and raised their 5 children.

Edith Ousky, age 94, of New Prague, died peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  Edith was born on February 26, 1924 in Tyler, MN to Nels and Marie (Johansen) Sorensen.  She graduated from Tyler High School and married Frank R.

Rueben R. Honza, age 88 of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family at his side on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  Rueben was born on February 8, 1930 in Lanesburgh Township to Rudolf and Ottlina (Schlauderaff) Honza.  After graduating from New Prague High School, Rueben entered the US Navy, for which he served both actively and in the reserves.  He married Bernice A.

Sally A. Schmid, age 78, of New Prague, died suddenly but peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, August 10, 2018, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, MN.  Sally was born on April 29, 1940 in New Prague to Benedict J. and Katharine (Heinen) Bruzek.  She attended St.

Irene B. Puncochar, age 91, of Adams, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Adams Assisted Living.  Irene was born on June 29, 1927 to James and Bohumila (Pecka) Svoboda.  She married Edwin C. Puncochar on October 19, 1946 in New Prague and the couple made their home in New Prague, where they raised their three children. Irene worked for many years at MVE and at the Park Ballroom.  Irene was the ultimate people-person; she loved and was loved by everyone she met.