Brenda M. Starnes, 58

Brenda M. Starnes, age 58, of New Prague, died unexpectedly but peacefully of natural causes at her home on Sunday, August 28, 2022.  Brenda was born on March 30, 1964 in New Prague to William J. and Bessie (Preslicka) Pecholt.  A lifelong  resident of New Prague, Brenda graduated from New Prague High School.  She was disabled at a young age, worked for short times at many jobs, but found her true calling as a stay-at-home mom.  She was a natural “child whisperer” and could easily babysit 8 of her nieces and nephews with ease.  Once her grandchildren started coming, Brenda found a little bit of heaven in surrounding them with her love.  She was full of life, concerned about everyone other than herself.   She spread her love with kindness and a good-hearted nature that made her a magnet for all who knew her.  Her death has brought a hole to the hearts of her family and her numerous friends,

 Brenda is survived by her loving life partner, Troy Schreier of New Prague; daughter, Ashley Olson of Willmar; grandsons, Silace & Hunter Shipman; siblings, Billy (Marlene) Pecholt of Hastings, Ruth Ann (Ron) Kopet of New Prague, Joyce (Clifford) Denzer of Missouri, Bob Pecholt of New Prague, Allen Pecholt of Minneapolis, Darlene Pelcl of New Prague, Donna (Greg) Burns of Sturgeon Lake, Wayne Pecholt of New Prague, James Pecholt of New Prague.  She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Daniel Pecholt; sisters, Sharon Moran, Debbie Trowbridge, Karen Pecholt.

 To commemorate Brenda’s life, a graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in New Prague with MaryCarol Wolf officiating.  A gathering at the Pioneer Saloon in New Prague will follow.  bruzekfuneralhome.com