Bruzek Funeral Home. Otis Bell . March 12, 1952 - January 30, 2022. Otis Richard Bell, Jr. of Ava, Missouri (Formerly New Prague, Minnesota), 69, passed away January 30, 2022 at his home in Ava, Missouri. Otis was born March 12, 1952 in New Prague, Minnesota to Otis Thomas Bell, Sr. And Geraldine Doris (Ruehling) Bell.Bruzek Funeral Home. Theresa L. Dvorak . August 13, 1921 – March 26, 2012. Theresa L. Dvorak, age 90, of St. Paul, formerly of New Prague, died Monday, March 26, 2012 at the Little Sister of the Poor in St. Paul. Theresa was born on August 13, 1921 in Gregory County, South Dakota to Bearned & Sofa (Walker) Lubbers. She came to New …Bruzek Funeral Home. David W. Amundson . July 1, 1974 - January 13, 2019. David W. Amundson, age 44, of New Prague, died by suicide after a long battle with depression on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Dave was born on July 1, 1974 to Tom H. and Marlys A. (Youngbauer) Amundson in Farmington, MN.January 23, 1941 - March 23, 2023. Arnita B. (Malecha) Novotny, age 82, of New Prague passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her home at Praha Village with her children by her side. She was born on January 23, 1941 in Webster Township to George and Marion (Tuma) Malecha. She graduated from New Prague High School in 1959.Find the obituary of Genevieve L. Metzdorff (1935 - 2023) from New Prague, MN. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. ... Bruzek Funeral Home 610 Main St E, New Prague, MN 56071 Wed. Aug 16. Mass of Christian Burial St. John's Catholic Church 26523 200th St, Belle Plaine, MN …Bruzek Funeral Home. Jessica N. Karasch . January 24, 1985 - November 15, 2017. Jessica N. Karasch, age 32, of Le Center, died tragically in a car accident on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Jessica was born on January 24, 1985 in Bemidji, MN to Randall V. and Janet C. (Carnathan) Karasch.Leonard R. Sticha, age 89, of New Prague, entered eternal life surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Praha Village. Leonard was born, the youngest of 8 children on February 25, 1932 at the family farmstead in Cedar Lake Township to Joseph A. and Elizabeth (Simek) Sticha. He attended country district school.Bruzek Funeral Home. Sally A. Schmid . April 29, 1940 - August 10, 2018. 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.Grief is an overwhelming feeling of loss, manifested in physical, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral pain. It is not a sign of weakness or lack of faith. It is personal; we all grieve differently and no two grief experiences are the same. Your heart is broken. You will have feelings of anger, fear, confusion, frustration, love, loneliness ...March 13, 1932 - November 15, 2022. Theodore “Ted” Simon, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family at his side on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Shakopee. Ted was born on March 13, 1932 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota to James J. and Mary A. (Kubes) Simon.Alfred James (Jim) Snackenberg, age 71, of New Prague, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side early Sunday morning, August 11, 2019. He was diagnosed with early onset dementia in 2012 and had resided at Oak Terrace Jordan memory care since July 2017. Jim was born on September 16, 1947 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Alfred and Violet ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Gary M. Simon . July 6, 1950 - April 16, 2018. Gary M. Simon, age 67, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home. Gary was born on July 6, 1950 in New Prague to Walter R. and Julia (Svoboda) Simon.Bruzek Funeral Home. Ellie Shambour . November 30, 1937 - January 21, 2024. Eleanore B. "Ellie" Shambour, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Ellie was born on November 30, 1937 in Webster, MN to Joseph and Stella (McDonough) Leahy. She attended ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Dr. E. Roger Rynda . September 12, 1921 - October 4, 2014. Dr. E. Roger Rynda, age 93, of New Prague, died Saturday, October 4, 2014, at Traditions in Montgomery. Dr. Rynda was born September 12, 1921 in New Prague to Edwin Frank and Adelaide M. (Maruska) Rynda. He attended St. Wenceslaus School, New Prague High School ...Bruzek Funeral Home. LeRoy Geiger . December 27, 1937 - August 25, 2023. LeRoy Herbert Geiger, 85, with his family by his side, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 25th, 2023. As a man loved by his family and one who valued and respected his many friends, his absence is profoundly felt by all those blessed to have known him.January 23, 1941 - March 23, 2023. Arnita B. (Malecha) Novotny, age 82, of New Prague passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her home at Praha Village with her children by her side. She was born on January 23, 1941 in Webster Township to George and Marion (Tuma) Malecha. She graduated from New Prague High School in 1959.June 7, 1950 - August 5, 2023. Linda Ann Warnemunde, age 73, of New Prague, died peacefully on Saturday August 5, 2023, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center in New Prague, Minnesota. Linda was born on June 7, 1950 in New Prague to Ralph C. and Mary Ann (Busch) Slavik. She attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial School and graduated …December 22, 1972 - May 17, 2024. Colonel Jacob C. Helgestad passed away on May 17, 2024 in Mankato, Minnesota after a strong fight against cancer. While his friends and family are shocked at the abrupt passing, they are grateful for every moment of his life. Jake was born on December 22, 1972, to Jim and Pauline Helgestad and lived most of …Bruzek Funeral Home. Theresa L. Dvorak . August 13, 1921 – March 26, 2012. Theresa L. Dvorak, age 90, of St. Paul, formerly of New Prague, died Monday, March 26, 2012 at the Little Sister of the Poor in St. Paul. Theresa was born on August 13, 1921 in Gregory County, South Dakota to Bearned & Sofa (Walker) Lubbers. She came to New …Bruzek Funeral Home. Dorothy Sticha . December 6, 1926 – September 22, 2012. Dorothy Sticha, age 85, of New Prague, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2012 at her home. Dorothy was born December 6, 1926 in Erin Township, Rice County, MN to Frank J. & Anna (Herda) Tupy. Dorothy attended Rice County District School and after her …Bruzek Funeral Home. Joseph C. Soukup . September 14, 1926 – January 21, 2017. Joseph C. Soukup, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Joe was born September 14, 1926, in New Prague, to Joseph and Emma A. (Sempaur) Soukup.Bruzek Funeral Home provides funeral and cremation services to families of New Prague, Minnesota and the surrounding area. A licensed funeral director will assist you in making the proper funeral arrangements for your loved one. To inquire about a specific funeral service by Bruzek Funeral Home, contact the funeral director at 952-758-4949.Francis is preceded in death by brothers Jerome J. and Leonard H. Novak, and daughter-in-law Eileen Novak. Funeral services Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Veseli with Father John Lapensky officiating. Visitation Monday from 4-8 PM and Tuesday morning from 7:30- 9:30 AM at Bruzek Funeral …Bruzek Funeral Home. Barbara Ellen Miller . September 20, 1938 - March 21, 2020. Barbara Ellen Miller, age 81 of rural Belle Plaine died peacefully at home on March 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving, devoted husband Val and family after a courageous battle with cancer. Barbara was born September 20, 1938 to Lester and Helen (Dryer) Scholl in ...February 24, 1965 - January 29, 2023. Susan K. Kriha, age 57, of New Prague, passed away suddenly at her home Sunday, January 29, 2023. Sue was born February 24, 1965 in New Prague to Leonard F. and Mary Lou (Blasnitz) Kriha. Growing up in New Prague, Sue graduated from New Prague High School, and furthered her educatiion with a degree from ...He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Eugene and Robert Ambroz, Rosemary Neisen, and Irene Benson. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at 10:00 AM at Bruzek Funeral Home with Father Kevin Clinton officiating. Visitation will take place Monday from 4-8 PM and Tuesday morning from 7:30-10:00 AM at the funeral ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Francis Weiers . December 31, 1929 - October 22, 2022. Francis J. Weiers, age 92, of Union Hill, passed away peacefully at his birth home on October 22, 2022. Francis was born December 31, 1929 to Henry and Cecelia (Wolf) Weiers. On August 25, 1956, Francis married Roselyn Michel at St. John's Catholic Church in Union ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Martha Madera . March 31, 1924 - March 30, 2021. Martha D. Madera, age 96, of Brooklyn Center, MN passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 5:30 AM in the arms of her loving daughter, Mary, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis after a brief illness.He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, George F. Jindra. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, July 6, 2017, at 10:00 AM St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with Father Kevin Clinton officiating. Visitation Wednesday 4-7 PM and Thursday morning from 7:30 - 9:30 at Bruzek Funeral Home. Burial at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery with lunch following ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Bryan Tupy . January 25, 1990 - July 26, 2021. Bryan Charles Tupy, age 31, of Jordan, died suddenly at his home on Monday, July 26, 2021. Bryan was born on January 25, 1990 to Chuck and Shelly (Walerius) Tupy. He attended St. Wenceslaus School, graduated from New Prague High School, attained a B.S. in Fish and Wildlife ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Tom Pexa . May 22, 1941 - April 27, 2023. Thomas E. Pexa, age 81, of New Prague died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Tom was born on May 22, 1941 in New Prague to Joseph S. and Helen M. (Hanzlik) Pexa. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from New Prague High ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Mary Alice Bastyr . December 6, 1943 - November 10, 2021. Mary Alice Bastyr, age 77, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at St. Gertrude’s in Shakopee. Mary was born on December 6, 1943, in Veseli, Wheatland Township, Minnesota, to Guy and …February 7, 1932 - May 20, 2024. Marilyn A. Sindelar, age 92, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, May 20, 2024. Marilyn was born on February 7, 1932, in the new home of Frank J. and Blanche (Kubesh) Rehor of New Prague. She graduated from St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in 1945 and New Prague High School in 1949.Bruzek Funeral Home. Kenneth W. Solheid . February 21, 1952 - November 18, 2017. Kenneth W. "Whitey" Solheid, age 65, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at his home. Although ALS robbed Whitey of his body, it did not take away his spirit; Whitey truly "lived" with ALS with courage ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Rosemary "Rosie" Pexa . July 16, 1934 - September 13, 2018. Rosemary "Rosie" Pexa, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Rosie was born on July 16, 1934, in Northfield to Joseph & Helen (Floren) Winter.Bruzek Funeral Home. Roger Lee Carlson . January 10, 1953 - September 16, 2020. Roger Lee Carlson, age 67, of Webster, died peacefully surrounded by his family after a short but heroic battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN. Roger was born on January 10, 1953 in Minneapolis, to …Tipping at funerals is a normal custom. It is not necessary to tip the funeral director or any of the staff at the funeral home, but tipping is customary for many of the other serv...Bruzek Funeral Home. Shirley Ann Mann . February 15, 1940 - December 13, 2023. Shirley Ann Mann passed away on December 12th, 2023, at the age of 83 at her home in New Prague. She was born February 15th, 1940, in International Falls, MN to William and Gertrude (Blake) Napper.Funeral services will be Wednesday October 19, 2022 at 11 AM at Bruzek Funeral Home in New Prague with visitation two hours prior to service. Private family burial will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted. Service will be live-streamed: Zoom Meeting for Robert Pierce Funeral.November 11, 1955 - November 30, 2021. Judy Cay Dohm, age 66, fought a courageous three-year battle with Leukemia that ended on November 30th. She passed peacefully at the University of Minnesota Medical Center with her beloved cousin Lora at her side, and her family having had the opportunity to say their heartfelt, and all too soon, goodbyes.December 27, 1937 - August 25, 2023. LeRoy Herbert Geiger, 85, with his family by his side, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 25th, 2023. As a man loved by his family and one who valued and respected his many friends, his absence is profoundly felt by all those blessed to have known him. LeRoy was born on December 27th, 1937 in ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Louise A. Busch . July 31, 1932 - December 15, 2017. Louise A. Busch, age 85, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, December 15, 2017, at her home. Louise was born on July 31, 1932, in Marystown, MN, to Henry and Mary (Stemig) Pieper.Bruzek Funeral Home. Marcella Koenig . March 2, 1924 - December 4, 2015. Marcella Koenig, age 91, of New Prague, died Friday, December 4, 2015, peacefully surrounded by her family at her home at Philipp's Square. Marcella was born March 2, 1924, In Derrynane Township, Le Sueur County, MN, to Henry J. and Anna C. (Wacker) Bendzick. They ...Mass of Christian Burial for Dale will occur Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Church of St Patrick of Cedar Lake in St. Patrick, MN. Visitation for Dale will take place at Bruzek Funeral Home Tuesday from 4 – 8 PM and Wednesday morning from 7:30 – 10:00 AM. Full military honors will be conducted. Burial will take place in the ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Ruth D. Brooks . June 23, 1939 - September 4, 2021. Ruth D. Brooks, age 82, of Heidelberg, after a sudden stroke died peacefully with family at her side on Saturday September 4, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. Ruth was born June 23, 1939 in Osseo, Minnesota to Erick A. and Celia R. (Klaustermeier) Spleiss.Bruzek Funeral Home. $$$ - Moderate. Send Flowers. Details Recent Obituaries Upcoming Services. Read Bruzek Funeral Home obituaries, find service information, send sympathy gifts, or plan and ...September 7, 1958 - August 16, 2020. Andrea L. Kelnhofer (Annie) 61, beloved wife, best friend and companion for 42 blessed years died peacefully, Sunday, August 16 th at home after a long 5 year battle with ALS. Beloved Mother to our special needs daughter, she sacrificed her career and her needs to raise Alexandra (Allie) L. Kelnhofer into ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Gary M. Simon . July 6, 1950 - April 16, 2018. Gary M. Simon, age 67, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home. Gary was born on July 6, 1950 in New Prague to Walter R. and Julia (Svoboda) Simon.Mary Ann Kucera, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mary Ann was born on October 31, 1937 in New Prague to Frank J. and Anna A. (Lukes) Kuzelka. A lifelong resident of New Prague, she graduated from New Prague High School and married her devoted partner and ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Daniel Bohnsack . March 10, 1981 - November 26, 2021. Daniel R. Bohnsack, age 40, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Dan was definitively diagnosed with a very aggressive Stage 4 pancreatic cancer just 13 days prior to his passing. Dan was ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Barbara Ellen Miller . September 20, 1938 - March 21, 2020. Barbara Ellen Miller, age 81 of rural Belle Plaine died peacefully at home on March 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving, devoted husband Val and family after a courageous battle with cancer. Barbara was born September 20, 1938 to Lester and Helen (Dryer) Scholl in ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Arthur H. Kohout . January 12, 1930 - April 6, 2017. Arthur Henry Kohout, age 87, of New Prague, formerly of Lydia, died peacefully at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Arthur was born January 12, 1930, in Spring Lake Township, Scott County to Emil R. and Helena M. (Dubbe) Kohout.Bruzek Funeral Home. Ronald L. Giesen . January 14, 1959 - November 1, 2018. Ronald L. Giesen, age 59, of New Prague, died suddenly with his family at his side on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System - St. Mary's Hospital Campus in Rochester.January 11, 1947 - January 1, 2022. Roger W. Simon, age 74, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN. Roger was born on January 11, 1947, in New Prague to Walter R. and Julia (Svoboda) Simon. He was raised in the Veseli area and attended Most Holy Trinity Catholic School ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Omer Krautkremer . August 10, 1919 - July 5, 2014. Omer Krautkremer, age 94 and survivor of Pearl Harbor, died Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Omer was born to Nicholas & Christina (Lambrecht) Krautkremer in St. Benedict on August 10, 1919. He attended school and was raised in the ...September 4, 1947 - February 16, 2019. Margaret M. Sticha, age 71, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Margaret was born on September 4, 1947, in Shakopee to Jerome A. and Bernice A. (Wolf) Sand. She attended St. Mary's Purification Grade School in ...Marian Simon, age 95, of New Prague, died on September 4, 2022. She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and enjoyed traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family.May 3, 2024 · February 24, 1957 - May 2, 2024. Jon A. Tonkin, age 67, of Prior Lake, died peacefully at home after an extended illness on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Jon was born on February 24, 1957, in St. Paul to Robert and Edna (Koski) Tonkin. He grew up in Roseville and went to work as a clerk at the Veterans Administration.Bruzek Funeral Home. David Skluzacek . March 28, 1966 - February 20, 2024. David Joseph Skluzacek, age 57, of New Prague, died at home peacefully, with his family at his side on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. David was born in St. Paul, MN on March 28, 1966, and welcomed home by Joe and Eileen (Solheid) Skluzacek. Dave graduated from New Prague ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Donna James . September 29, 1947 - May 23, 2023. Donna Lee James, age 75, of New Prague, died peacefully on May 23, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato. Donna was born on September 29, 1947 in Mankato to Peter and Marcella (Zastrow) Menten. She graduated from Mankato High School and went on to attain her teaching ...January 11, 1947 - January 1, 2022. Roger W. Simon, age 74, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN. Roger was born on January 11, 1947, in New Prague to Walter R. and Julia (Svoboda) Simon. He was raised in the Veseli area and attended Most Holy Trinity Catholic School ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Robert E. Grassmann . ... August 31, 2016, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, September 4, 2016, at 2:30 PM at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lanesburgh (28983 181st Ave., New Prague) with Reverend Henry Koch officiating. Visitation will take place at church ...February 23, 1946 - November 15, 2021. Ronald Max Bartusek, age 75, of Veseli, died peacefully on November 15, 2021 at Mayo Hospital in Rochester. He was born February 23, 1946 in Webster to Max and Josephine (Sticha) Bartusek. He graduated from New Prague High School in 1964 and joined the US Navy in 1965.Bruzek Funeral Home. Patrick M. O'Malley . November 14, 1952 - April 7, 2020. Patrick M. O'Malley, age 67, of New Prague, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2020 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Pat was born on November 14, 1952 in New Prague.Bruzek Funeral Home. Carl Williams . March 9, 1943 - February 22, 2024. Carl D. Williams, age 80, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 22, 2024, after a long struggle with COPD and cancer. Carl was born on March 9, 1943, in Glenwood, Minnesota, to Carl E. and Lorraine (Anderson) Williams. He grew up in Starbuck and ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Darleen Tupy . December 17, 1939 - July 4, 2022. Darleen D. Tupy, age 82, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, July 4th, 2022 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Darleen was born on December 17, 1939 In Wheatland Township, Rice County, MN to Casper J. and Mary E. (Simota) Dols. She grew up in the Veseli ...May 17, 1922 – June 17, 2013. Joe Koenig, age 91, of New Prague, died Monday, June 17, 2013 at Mala Strana Health Care Center. Joe was born May 17, 1922 in Belle Plaine Township, Scott Co., MN, the eldest son of John and Theresa (Pieper) Koenig. He first attended Scott County Dist #52, a one room rural school.March 13, 1932 - November 15, 2022. Theodore “Ted” Simon, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family at his side on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Shakopee. Ted was born on March 13, 1932 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota to James J. and Mary A. (Kubes) Simon.Bruzek Funeral Home. Sandra Maureen Seger . May 19, 1945 - April18, 2022. Sandra Maureen Seger, 76, passed away peacefully April 18, 2022, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center in Minnesota where she had made her home the last few years.Bruzek Funeral Home. Nancy Anita Dorshak . October 3, 1938 - December 13, 2023. Nancy Dorshak, age 85, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her home. Nancy was born on October 3, 1938, in New Prague, to Ronald A. and Angeline (Meskal) Novotny. She attended Most Holy ...