Obituaries
Freda Joyce Wacker, age 78, of New Prague, died on Monday, February 24, 2020 Mayo Systems in Rochester.
Private family services will be held in West Virginia at a later date.
Freda was born on June 7, 1941 in Hollygrove, West Virginia to Frank and Viola (Hill) Swartz. Freda was united in marriage...
Alvin Tuma, 89, of Montgomery, died on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato.
In cooperation with the guidelines set forth by the CDC and the Minnesota Department of Health during the current health crisis, there will be a private family Interment on Saturday, March 28 at...
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 Salem, South Dakota and grew up...
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...
