Myron McColl, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, at the age of 97 at Valley Ridge Senior living in Burnsville, MN. He was born July 7,1928, in his home in Savage, formerly from Lonsdale.
Patricia "Patty" Susan Doran, age 65, of Montgomery, died on the afternoon of Monday, September 8, 2025, in New Prague.
John J. "Jack" Holomek, age 87, of Montgomery, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 12, 2025, surrounded by the love and presence of his family.
Thomas Joseph O’Callaghan, age 94, of Farmington, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his home. Tom was born on October 9, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to James and Edna (Bunt) O’Callaghan. He was a U.S.
Helen M. Tikalsky, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Helen was born on April 19, 1941, in New Prague to Frank E. and Regina (Zaun) Bartyzal. She graduated from New Prague High School and married her high school sweetheart, Daniel J. Tikalsky on January 3, 1959, in New Prague.
Lucine “Cinie” Wendorf, July 10, 1931 – August 28, 2025
Lucine “Cinie” Marie Wendorf, age 94, of New Prague, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025.
In honor of David Gary Malecha, a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Location: 18956 400th St, Le Center, MN 56057.
All Family & Friends Welcomed.
Angela A. “Angie” Simon, age 94, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Angie was born on July 13, 1931, in New Prague, to Benjamin J. and Emma (Turek) Novak. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from New Prague High School in 1949.
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.

