Obituaries
Lorraine M. Link, age 99, of Shakopee, MN, entered eternal life on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Shakopee.
Lorraine was born March 26, 1925, in New Prague, MN, to Joseph and Julia (Uhlir) Javurek.
Lorraine grew up in New Prague with one brother and two sisters. She...
Thomas “T.J.” Joseph Robb, age 78, of Waterville, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Foxdale Senior Living Community in Waseca.
A private burial service will take place at a later date in the Cambria Cemetery in rural Cambria, Minnesota.
T.J. is survived by his wife, Janice Robb...
Douglas Clark Kick, age 70, of Shakopee, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his home.
We will celebrate Doug’s life on Friday, February 21, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at New Day Church, 1201 1st St NE, New Prague. Visitation will begin Friday, 9:30 a.m., also at the church....
Karen Vanasek, age 82, wife of Alan, passed away on February 16, 2025. A visitation will be held Wednesday, February 26, from 3-7 p.m. at O'Halloran & Murphy Funeral Home, 575 Snelling Ave S, West St. Paul, MN 55116. The funeral Mass will be Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. with a...
Jerry George Herrmann left this world peacefully on February 15, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on June 25, 1938, in New Prague, MN, to Jerry and Mary (Tikalsky) Herrmann of Lonsdale. He grew up in Lonsdale, graduated from New Prague High School in 1956 and the...
Janice E. Peterson, age 79, of Norwood Young America, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at The Haven at Peace Village in Norwood Young America. Janice was born on August 31, 1945, to John and Lorraine (Spartz) Huss. She attended...
Curt Jasmer, of Belle Plaine, went Home to Heaven on February 10, 2025, at the age of 62.
A visitation will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. A Christian Funeral is Saturday, February 22,...
Edward Alvin Koktavy, age 74, of Lonsdale, MN, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2025. Ed was born on September 8, 1950, in Northfield, MN, to Joseph F. and Agnes (Kotek) Koktavy. He was a 1968 graduate of Northfield High School, a member of the Army National Guard for 7 years, and farmed...
Darrin Palma, age 59, of Janesville, WI, formerly of New Prague, MN, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m., on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1300 Main St. E. New Prague, MN, with visitation one hour before at the church as well...
Irene J. Lamont, age 95, of Waseca, died on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
She is survived by her two daughters and their husbands.
A private graveside service will be held at Sakatah Cemetery in Waterville at a later date.
