Obituaries
Donald C. Jirik, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully at home in the presence of his children on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Don was born on May 9, 1941 in New Prague to Emil A. and Helen M. (Kriha) Jirik, Sr. He graduated from New Prague High School and then entered the US Navy, where he served...
Marilyn Louise Beach, age 86 of Waterville, died on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Born in Mankato on September 12, 1933, Marilyn was the daughter of Robert and Bessie (Fierst) Pittman. She graduated from high school in Waterville and went on to marry Herbert...
Richard (Dick) Myles Kadrlik, age 74, of Rosemount passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Dick grew up in New Prague, MN and settled in Rosemount, MN with his family. He worked as a Cement Finisher and was a proud member of the Cement Masons Union. During his retirement he...
Lanny F. Holzer, of Jordan passed away peacefully on March 5, 2020 at Oak Terrace Senior Living in Jordan at the age of 90. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 10 from 4-7 pm at Ballard Sunder Funeral and Cremation in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday, March 11 at 11am with...
Stanley J. Puncochar, age 92, of New Prague, died peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Stanley was born on April 30, 1927 in Cedar Lake Township, Scott County to Joseph F. and Frances (Seda) Puncochar. He attended country district school and was drafted...
Richard J. “Dick” Eischens, age 88, of New Prague, died peacefully in the presence of his family on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Amara Hospice in Edinberg, Texas. Dick was born on September 27, 1931 in New Prague to John and Mary (Svoboda) Eischens. He attended St. Benedict Parochial School,...
Johnny Pasek, longtime resident of Prior Lake, passed away March 11, 2020 at the age of 80. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 17th at 11AM with a visitation at 9:30AM at Bethel’s Rock Church, 6300 212th Street West, Farmington. Johnny was laid to rest at Concord Hill Cemetery with Pastor...
Heather M. Cotter, age 38, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, March 9, 2020. Heather was born on April 7, 1981, in New Prague to Gregory S. and Sharleen G. (Beuch) Scheffler. She graduated from New Prague High School and went on to complete courses in cosmetology. She...
Rachel Anne Morris, age 34, of Morristown, died Monday, March 2, 2020 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis.
Funeral services were held at Peace United Methodist Church, Morristown on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Elden Eklund officiating. Interment was at...
Richard “Dick” Edward Gilsdorf, age 88 of Elysian, died on the morning of Saturday, March 7, 2020 at his home.
Born on February 4, 1932 in West Albany Township, near Wabasha, MN, Dick was the son of Ray and Hazel (Sommers) Gilsdorf. He attended country schools near Millville as a boy. After...