Mary E. O’Brien, age 63, of New Prague, died suddenly in her home on Monday, May 7, 2018.  Mary was born on March 21, 1955, in New Prague to Raymond T. and Pauline R. (Lexa) O’Brien.  She attended St.

Helen Dorothy Kajer, 89, of New Prague, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. 
She was born August 20, 1928, in New Prague, to Edward and Helen (Ziska) Kes. She attended St. Wenceslaus School and New Prague High School, graduating in 1946. She attended school in Minneapolis and was certified as an X-Ray technician. She returned to New Prague and worked at Community Memorial Hospital and later at Queen of Peace Hospital, where she helped Sister Catherine Open the Business Office. 

Selma R. Bohnsack, age 91, of Cokato, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully  on Monday, April 30, 2018, at Cokato Manor Nursing Home.  Selma was born on September 14, 1926, in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County to Fred August and Sophie M. (Ruehling) Jahn.  She attended the Le Sueur County district school and graduated at age 16 from New Prague High School.  She started work at the canning factory but was soon recruited by the State Bank of New Prague.  Eventually, she went to Mahowald Motors, where she served as their bookkeeper/accountant for many years.  Selma married Reuben W.

Mary Bigelow, age 61, of New Prague, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at 11:30 AM, at Reflections Care Center in Northfield.  Her husband John was there to witness her parting.  Mary was born in 1956, in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.  She graduated from Macalester College.  For most of three decades, Mary cared for the Japanese Gardens of Carleton College in Northfield and the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen where she was a Senior Landscape Gardener. 

Gary M. Simon, age 67, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home.  Gary was born on July 6, 1950 in New Prague to Walter R. and Julia (Svoboda) Simon.  He was raised in the Veseli area and attended Most HolyTrinity Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School, and attended Mankato State College before enlisting in the  National Guard.  He married Shirley A. Havlicek on August 21, 1971 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Veseli.  Gary worked as a laborer for FabCon in Savage for 46 years, never missing a day of work.

Don Merrill Love, age 79 of Seaford, DE; formerly of New Prague, MN; went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 6, 2018, at the Delaware Hospice Center after a recent diagnosis of terminal lung cancer. Don was born on September 22, 1938 in Marion, IN to Merrill and Ruth (Oldfather) Love.

Lulabelle Mary Theresa Cavanaugh, age 79, of Lakeville, passed away on April 12, 2018. Lulabelle was born October 29, 1938 in New Prague, to Jerome and Theresa Cavanaugh. When she was young she helped her parents farm and babysat for a lot of families around the St. Patrick and Lakeville area, later she worked for Fredrick Willis Company in Farmington. Lulabelle loved playing cards, going to the casino and spending time with her nieces and nephews especially her nieces and nephew, Rose, and Jeff Svoboda, Merri and her husband Greg and their kids, Abbigail and Griffin.

Roman W. Kalina, age 89 of Lonsdale, died peacefully on Thursday April 12, 2018 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family.  Roman was born November 9, 1928 on a farm in Wheatland Township to Emanuel and Mary (Skluzacek) Kalina.  He attended Immaculate Conception School in Lonsdale, Farm School in the Twin Cities and after serving two years in the army he went to GI School.

Robert Leroy Jones, 81, died peacefully at home on April 3, 2018.  

Robert was born on August 7, 1936 to Raymond and Leona Jones in Bangor, Wisconsin.  Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and then worked for 35 years in the airline industry.

Robert married Carol Ann Weber on June 20, 1970 in Cudahy, Wisconsin.  They later moved to Waunakee, Wisconsin where they raised their two children.  Robert and Carol moved to New Prague, Minnesota in 2005 to be close to family.

James E. Malinski, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully on Friday, April 6,  2018,  at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  Jim was born on October 9, 1926 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur County to Albert and Mary (O’Connell) Malinski. He grew up in the Lexington area, attending Le Sueur County District School and Cleveland High School.  He was drafted into the US Army while a senior in high school and served from 1945-46.  After service, he graduated with a BS degree from the College of St.

Dixie Claire Settergren, 87, of New Prague, died peacefully Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. 
Dixie was born November 23, 1930 to James and Edrie (Lindquist) Dougherty. She graduated from Minneapolis West High School. Growing up,  she enjoyed time with her grandparents in Marine on Saint Croix and time with cousins on Lake Minnetonka.  She worked as a receptionist at KSTP and was a wedding planner at Dayton's.

Luverne “Liz” E. Musil, age 86 of New Prague, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the Mala Strana Health Care Facility in New Prague.  Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 12 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11 at the Bruzek Funeral Home, and one hour prior to Mass at the church on Thursday.  Interment will be in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in New Prague.  Luncheon to follow at the KC Hall in New Prague.

Pamela Jean Kohout, age 59 of New Prague, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the Mayo Hospital in New Prague.  Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10 at the FaithPoint LutheranChurch in New Prague.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 9 at the Bruzek Funeral Home in New Prague, and one hour prior to service time at the church on Tuesday. 

The family of Michael Joseph LaPierre, age 67, of New Prague are deeply saddened to report that Mike passed away on March 30, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Alice LaPierre; brothers Louis and Philip; nephews Jean Louis and Bradley, and sister-in-law Edna. Survived by: sister-in-law Georgia LaPierre, brother David, sisters Carol Thomas, Jeanne Miller, Anne (Steve) Schroeder, brothers Ed and Peter (Roxanne), sisters Mary (Paul) Zelmer, Barb (Kevin) Baasch, Cathy and Monica Dugie, brothers Chuck (Jackie) and Larry plus many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Eugene “Gene” Joseph Pavek, age 84 of Eagan, MN, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his home in Port Charlotte, FL.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 10 at the Church of St. Patrick’s in Jordan, MN with a lunch planned for afterward.  Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the church.  Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 10.

Delores J. Hoffman, age 95 of Belle Plaine formerly of New Prague, died Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 6 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague.  Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 5 at the Bruzek Funeral Home in New Prague and will continue Friday morning from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the funeral home.  Interment will be in St. Benedict Cemetery in Helena Twp., Scott Co.