Rose Marie Busch, age 84, of Shakopee, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2020 at The Moments of Lakeville. Rose was born on May 17, 1935 in Marystown to John and Regina (Budde) Pieper. She grew up in the Shakopee area and attended St. Mary’s Church of the Purification Parochial School. She married the love of her life, Edgar A.
Gladys E. Dols, 88, of Montgomery, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Mala Strana Health Care in New Prague. Private family services will be held.
Gladys was born on September 10, 1931, in Montgomery to Frank and Rose (Fierst) Taraba. She was a 1949 graduate of Montgomery High School and also from teaching school in Le Center in 1950.
Gladys taught eight years in Rice and Le Sueur County rural schools, first and second grade in Prior Lake, M.L.P. School, Paraprofessional for 17 years, and New Prague Elementary as a Reading Teacher.
Allen David (Papa) Spies, age 73, of Waseca peacefully passed away at his home on May 5th 2020.
Allen David, the son of Arvin and Dorothy (Wood) Spies, was born on Oct. 16, 1946 in Waseca Mn. Allen graduated from Waseca High School with the class of 1964. He met the love of his life, Karen and they married on Dec 12 1964 at Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca. Together they raised 3 children, Tori, David and Dodi in Waseca.
Dona D. Meyer, age 62, of Prior Lake, died peacefully in the presence of her family on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Dona was born on March 8, 1958 in New Prague to Donald E. and Shirley (Kajer) Meyer. She graduated from St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and New Prague High School. A graduate of St.
Carolyn Mary Musil Rynda, age 81, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Mala Strana Care and Rehabilitation Center, her home of 4 years after a diagnosis of dementia. Carolyn was born on January 26, 1939 in New Prague to Joseph and Mary (Janu) Musil. She graduated from St.
Kathryn Dorothy Adamek, ( November 13, 1922 - April 28, 2020 )
Born Kathryn (Katie) Forystek in Brooklyn Center, she went to country school in Camden and Brooklyn Center, left home at 15 years of age and worked in Minneapolis.
Richard Glen Sanders Jr., of Prior Lake, died at the age of 37.
On September 29, 1982 in Edina, MN, Richard Glen Sanders Jr. was born to parents, Richard Sr. and Dorothy Sanders. Growing up in New Prague, Richie enjoyed spending time outdoors with his dad and friends. His love of nature carried throughout his life. When he wasn’t spending time outdoors, Richie was hard at work. For the past 20 years, he worked as a carpenter, completing many projects throughout the south metro.
Neil G. Wolf, age 67, of New Prague, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Monday, April 27, 2020. Neil was born on November 4, 1952 in New Prague to George W. and Delaine D.
Tony John Tikalsky, age 52, of Waconia, MN, formerly of Chaska, MN, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Nagel Assisted Living in Waconia.
A Memorial Service is pending at this time. Information will be posted when date and time are confirmed.
Tony was born October 11, 1967 in Shakopee, MN, to Richard and Amy (Hoaglund) Tikalsky. He was one of three children. He graduated from Chaska High School in 1986. He was employed as a brick mason his entire life and worked for multiple companies as a brick mason.
Tony James, age 56 of River Falls, WI. passed away peacefully at his home on April 12, 2020 from complications of ALS.
Tony is the son of Tom James and his wife Donna, New Prague and Margie Shinehouse, Medina.
Tony graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1981 and Mankato State College in 1985 with a degree in business. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved the great outdoors so much, he started his own landscape business, James Landscaping.
Ruth E. Giesen, age 69, of New Prague, died peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Mayo Clinc Health System Hospital Mankato.
Ruth was born on June 25, 1950 in New Prague to Arthur and Eleanor (Moriarity) Siemon. She graduated from New Prague High School and attained her LPN degree from Miller Hospital School of Nursing. She worked for multiple health care facilities and home health care. Ruth married the love of her life, Donald J. Giesen on September 27, 1969 at St. John Catholic Church in Union Hill.
George Johan Maat, age 93, of Kilkenny, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
George was born in the The Hague, Netherlands on June 23, 1926 to George Johannes Adreanse and Johanna Wilhelmina (Delnaay) Maat. George worked as a mechanical engineer in Holland designing dikes.
Frank Huber, 86, of Montgomery, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, peacefully at the Northfield Hospital from a complication of pneumonia. Services and interment will be at a later date.
Frank was born in Waconia on March 6, 1934, to Oliver and Louise (Soller) Huber. He graduated from Montgomery High School in 1952, went to St. John’s University and then to Dunwoody to take up TV and Electronics.
He was united in marriage to Ruth Nickolay at St. Wenceslaus Church in New Prague on April 26, 1960, and passed away just short of their 60th anniversary.
Thomas Edward Flicek, age 72 of Prior Lake, MN, passed away April 21, 2020.
Private family services will be held. Friends and family will be invited to a public burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. Cards can be mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan, MN 55352. Memorials are preferred and will be distributed in Tom’s memory by the family.
Francis (Fritz) Barta, 91, died on April 20th, 2020 at Central Health Care in Le Center, Minnesota, his family at his side.
He was born on September 27th, 1928 to Frank and Mary Barta (Malecha) on their family farm East of Lonsdale, MN; attending and graduating from school there as well.