Jonathan “Jono” Bruce Stupica, age 37, of Mounds View passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Jono’s life was wild and brilliant. He was an incredible light. He loved music, laughing loud, Lake Superior, his cats, and spending time with family and friends.
Jono is survived by mother, Ronnalee Stupica and father Bruce (Deb) Stupica of New Prague; grandma Norma Lipetzky; siblings Tom, Alex, Lindsey, Katie, Kelsey, Allison and McKenzie; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Dwight "Skip" Harlan Norrell, 79, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, from a short but courageous battle with cancer surrounded in prayer and love from family.  Dwight was born on December 20, 1944, to Thelma and Edward Norrell in Debs, Minnesota. He was the youngest of eleven children. In 1969, Dwight met the love of his life Patty. They married on June 20, 1970, and shared 54 years with one another.  Together they had two children, Kami Lynn Thompson of Plymouth and Katy Leigh Harmon of Prior Lake.

Leona G. Barten, age 94, formerly of Jordan, died peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at St.

Katherine Elizabeth "Katie"  Sullivan, age 43, of New Prague, died peacefully, after a fierce battle with cancer, with her family at her side, on Monday, December 30, 2024, at her home.  Katie was born on October 1, 1981, in Northfield, to Michael and Jean (Murray) Moeller.  Katie grew up in New Market and was a graduate of the class of 2000 from New Prague High School.   She went on to attain her Bachelor of Arts from the Minnesota School of Business.  Katie started dating Brad Sullivan after connecting at work and the two were married on June 2, 2006, at St.

On an unseasonably warm day Saturday, Dec. 28, with temperatures in the 40s, New Prague High School alums returned to the gridiron for the 65th anniversary of the Sno-Bowl, a spirited friendly tackle football contest between the Polars and Ptarmigans within the friendly confines of Memorial Park.

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Wermerskirchen, age 94, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at The Benedictine Living Community in Shakopee.  Peggy was born on July 8, 1930, in Spring Lake Township, Scott County, to Thomas Joseph and Margaret T.

David Martin, age 80, of New Prague, died December 19, 2024.  Memorial services will be planned for the spring.

Katie Sullivan, age 43, died Sunday, December 29, 2024. 
Arrangements pending for late next week.

Leona Barten, age 94, of New Prague, died Friday, December 27, 2024. 
Services pending for next Tuesday.

Angela H. "Angie" Korbel, age 99, of New Prague, died peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Mala Strana Care and Rehabilitation Center.  Angie was born on March 26, 1925, at home in St. Benedict, Scott County, to John and Mathilda (Haus) Mayerhofer.  She attended St.

Brian G. Hartman, age 63, of New Prague, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2024. He was born on November 29, 1961, in New Prague to Werner and Phyllis (Schoenecker) Hartman. Brian graduated from New Prague High School and married the love of his life, Renee Otting, in 1991. The couple first lived in Elko before building a home in New Prague in 1998, where they spent many happy years together.

Bernard J.

The Polars and Ptarmigans will meet for the 65th time Dec. 28, noon, at Memorial Park.
All New Prague Alumni are on a team. There will be a pregame meeting at Fishtale Grill starting at 9am and an awards ceremony and meal at City Club following the game.
The spirited rivalry has the Polars leading the series with an overall record of 32 wins and 19 losses against the Ptarmigans. The teams have tied 13 times.
More information and rosters can be found at ballcharts.com/snobowl

Inez M. Kubes, age 105 years, 5 months, and 1 day, died peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Mala Strana Care and Rehabilitation Center.  Inez was born on the family farm in Lexington Township on July 21, 1919, to Henry and Elizabeth (Smisek) Holicky.  She attended District 75 country school and met her husband through relatives at a dance.  She married George G. Kubes on October 7, 1941, at St.

Alexander Glenn Mueller, age 32, of Perham, MN, passed away on December 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Alex was born on October 16, 1992, in Burnsville, MN, to Ken and Robin (Hammer) Mueller, and was baptized at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Prior Lake, MN. 
Alex grew up on the family hobby farm in Webster, MN. He attended high school in New Prague, MN, and later studied at Alexandria Technical College in Alexandria, MN. For 11 years, Alex worked as a machinist at Swan Machine in Perham, MN.