Henry Ezell “EZ” Branham, JR, age 90, transitioned to the final stage of life on August 17, 2022 at Mala Strana care home in New Prague, MN. Born on November 17, 1931 in Ridgeway, SC to Henry Ezell, SR and Lily (Nelson) Branham, he grew up on a cotton farm with his four siblings of which three have preceded him in their home going. Sister Lenora, and brothers Ivey and Donald.

Marilyn Kathryn Green (nee Frolik), age 85, of Elko, MN died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her home.  Marilyn was born on April 19, 1937 in New Prague to Benjamin R. and Elsie A. (Flicek) Frolik.  She was a 1955 graduate of South High School in Minneapolis and was formerly married to Robert Green. She resided in Minneapolis and Elko New Market most of her adult life and was a beloved long-term executive administrator of the University of Minnesota Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Department. 

Janice Marie (Kidman) Stratton, age 79, of New Prague, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with her husband and children at her side on Monday, October 24, 2022, at her home. She was born on January 8, 1943, to Thomas and Edna (Larson) Kidman in Tyler, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed in the Ellsborough Lutheran Church of rural Balaton. She grew up on the family dairy farm in Ellsborough Township and treasured her childhood there. She attended country school and then graduated from Ruthton High School in 1960.

Francis J. Weiers, age  92, of Union Hill, passed away peacefully at his birth home on October 22, 2022.  Francis was born December 31, 1929 to Henry and Cecelia (Wolf) Weiers.  On August 25, 1956, Francis married Roselyn Michel at St. John’s Catholic Church in Union Hill and made a life on the family farm.
 

John J. “Jocko” Barten, Jr., age 85, of New Prague, passed away peacefully with his son at his side on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.  John was born on November 28, 1936 in New Prague to John J. and Agatha E. (Busch) Barten, Sr. He grew up in New Prague, graduating from New Prague High School and then entered the US Army, serving for several years, much of that time in Alaska.  John was working as a roofer when he met his bride, Dorothy M.

Clara Mae Tiede, age 98 of Lonsdale passed away peacefully at her home at the Villages of Lonsdale on Saturday, October 8, 2022. A celebration of Clara’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Villages of Lonsdale from 6:00PM - 8:00PM.

Rodney L. Busch, age 63, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital, Rochester. 

Joan A. Hruby, age 78, of Shakopee, died peacefully with her family at her side at her home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.  Joan was born on January 31, 1944 in New Prague to Daniel and Ludmilla (Marek) Tikalsky, Sr. She grew up in New Prague, attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School, attended two years at Mankato State College, and attended St. Catherine’s College.   Joan married Edward J. Hruby on November 15, 1966 at St.

Rodney Busch, age 63, of New Prague, died Monday, October 10, 2022 at MCHS - St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester.  Services are pending.

On Sunday, October 9, 2022, Richard E. Parks, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully at his daughter’s home with his family at his side after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Richard was born on February 1, 1944 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Leonard W.

Arnold J. Smisek, age 93, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side at his home on Friday, October 7, 2022.  Arnold was born on September 25, 1929 in Forest Township, Rice County, MN to Edward J. and Julia (Trnka) Smisek.  He graduated from New Prague High School, attended Dunwoody Institute, and then entered the US Navy, where he served as an electrician aboard the USS Currier in the Korean War.  He married Mary M. Maus, the woman who would become his treasured best friend for the rest of his life on June 9, 1956 at Sts.

Kevin David Adamek, age 68, of Jordan, MN, passed peacefully on October 3, 2022. A time of gathering will be on Thursday, October 6, 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation-Jordan Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 7, 11 am, with a time of gathering, 9:30-10:45 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Jordan. Interment at St. John Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are preferred. 

We lost a good one 9-23-2022 during the night from medical complications. Kenneth Bruzelius was born (1935) during a blizzard in a log cabin outside of Northhome, Minnesota to Daniel and Lavina Bruzelius. He was the youngest of four, sister Florence (Breeze) and two brothers, Daniel and Robert.

Heaven handed out another pair of Angel Wings.  Jeffrey Kyle Holland of New Prague passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the age of 60 at home with his loving wife by his side.  Jeff  was born on February 24, 1962 to Conrad and Davonna (Rozell) Holland in Aberdeen, SD.  He lived most of his childhood years in Redfield, SD and graduated from Redfield High School.  Jeff worked for Spring Green Lawn Care for many years.  He enjoyed making his lawn look impeccable.  He also worked at Mahowald Motors car dealership as a Service Manager.

Suzanne Rae (Hertaus) Einan born June 22nd, 1975 in New Prague, Minnesota passed away  September 25th, 2022 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Evelyn I. “Evie” Goldsmith, age 85, of New Prague, formerly of Mora, died on Saturday, September 24th at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. She was born November 6, 1936 in Gilman, Minnesota to Benjamin Krawiecki and Elizabeth Meyer. She attended Mora Public Schools and the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul before finishing her education degree at St. Cloud State College. Evie was united in marriage to Thomas E. Goldsmith on November 27, 1958 in Mora. She was an elementary school teacher for 30 years, most of that in Milaca School District.