David Klimp, 73, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of New Prague, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2025, with his family by his side following a prolonged illness with Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
Evelyn Marie (Stepka) Scheffler, age 98, of rural New Prague, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at Traditions of Montgomery, where she has resided for 5 years.
Evelyn was born May 23, 1927, to John and Barbara (Hanzal) Stepka, at New Prague Community Hospital. She was the 2nd of 7 children and was raised on the family farm in Helena Twp, Scott Co. near St. Catherine’s. She graduated from New Prague H.S. in 1945. Soon after, she began working at Montgomery Ward’s in St. Paul.
Darryl Henry Peterson, age 77, of New Prague, died peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born on June 5, 1948, in Virginia, MN, to Henry Oscar and Averie Ann (Poupard) Peterson, Jr.
Darryl retired from the US Army Reserve as a Master Sergeant after 29 years of service and from the Minnesota State Patrol as a Lieutenant after 24 years of service.
Michael Bassett passed away on August 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with illness. He was born on March 25, 1980.
Michael is survived by his wife, Stacy Bassett, and his two daughters, Julia and Taylor Bassett. He will be remembered with love by his family, friends, and colleagues.
A private service will be held in accordance with the family’s wishes.
William (Bill) Chandler Sensibaugh, age 86, of Shakopee, MN, passed away on August 22, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Waconia, MN.
All services will be held at Church of St. Mark, 350 Atwood Street South, Shakopee, MN: Visitation Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 9-11 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.. Interment Catholic Cemetery, Shakopee, with full military honors provided by the Shakopee Veterans Honor Guard.
Bruce Clausen, age 61, of Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.
Bruce was born in Shakopee on November 26, 1963, to Clifford and Dorothy (Lindfors) Clausen.
While growing up, Bruce enjoyed hanging out with friends, riding bikes, playing various sports and just being outdoors. In 1977, Bruce’s dad won a boat at Juba’s Grocery Store and the two of them enjoyed many years of fishing. In addition, they always enjoyed a fall deer hunting trip.
Leon Luce, age 93, of Marystown, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
The family will receive guests from 9:00 – 11:45 a.m. on Friday, August 22, with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 12 noon, all events will be held at the Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne, in St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church, 15850 Marystown Rd – Shakopee. Burial at the church cemetery will follow with veteran's honors, and a reception will then be held at the church fellowship hall. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to the Marystown Catholic Cemetery.
Jeffrey Ryan Bissell, age 82, of Belle Plaine, MN, formerly of Jordan and New Prague, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Hennepin County Medical Center, in Minneapolis, MN.
Georgieann Elizabeth Havlicek (Entinger) passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 91, surrounded by her family during her final days. Georgieann was born on 12/27/1933, in Carver County, MN, to Peter and Celia (Huss) Entinger and grew up on their family farm near New Prague, MN.
On October 16, 1954, Georgieann was united in marriage with Frances Havlicek at St. John’s Catholic Church in Union Hill, MN. The couple moved to St. Paul, MN, where they raised their 5 children.
Terrance J. “Terry” Fahey, age 77, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Terry was born on July 12, 1948, in New Prague, to Joseph and Blanche (Coghill) Fahey. He grew up in the Belle Plaine area, graduating from Belle Plaine High School. He joined the US Army Reserves and one magical night, met the woman to whom he would remain forever dedicated to at a wedding dance at the Waconia Ballroom. He married Mary H. Pint on October 4, 1969, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Union Hill.
Leonard M. “Walleye Lenny” Adamek, age 75, of Lonsdale, peacefully passed away at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee on Friday, August 1, 2025. Lenny was born on July 30, 1950, in New Prague, to Myles L. and Lorraine (Flicek) Adamek. He grew up on his family’s farm in Webster and lived in Webster and Lonsdale his entire life.
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Glisczinski on July 26, 2025, in Issaquah, Washington.
James J. Kratochvil, age 76, of New Prague, died peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Friday, July 25, 2025. Jim was born on September 25, 1948, in New Prague, to Wenceslaus “Vinny” and Agnes (Machacek) Kratochvil. A lifelong resident of New Prague, Jim attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial School, graduated from New Prague High School and went on to complete his associate degree at Dunwoody Technical College in Masonry.
Alice M. Jahnke, age 96, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Samaritan Bethany Inc. in Rochester, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 1, 2025, 10:30 a.m., at the Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, with interment following in the First Lutheran Cemetery in Glencoe.
Gathering of Family & Friends will be held will be held Friday, August 1, 2025, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., 1 ½ hours prior to the service ALL at the church.
Stephen A. Swenson, age 81, of New Prague, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Steve lived a life marked by love, service, and quiet determination.
He met the love of his life, Jean, on a blind date at the circus—an unforgettable beginning to a 57-year marriage. They were married on June 15, 1968. After living in the Twin Cities for several years, Steve and Jean followed their dream of country life and moved to a hobby farm in New Prague in 1977, where they raised their family and built a life full of meaningful work and community.