Bruzek Funeral Home. Katie Berg . April 10, 1980 - April 9, 2021. Kathryn M. "Katie" Berg, age 40, died peacefully with her family by her side, just one day shy of her 41 st birthday on April 9, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Katie was born on April 10, 1980 in New Prague to Paul and Mary Lee (Shonka) Berg.Visitation will be at the Bruzek Funeral Home in New Prague on Monday, August 22, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning at the funeral home from 7:00 a.m. until about 9:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Czech National Cemetery in New Prague. Lunch to follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall in New Prague. Fr.Bruzek Funeral Home provides funeral and cremation services to families of New Prague, Minnesota and the surrounding area. A licensed funeral director will assist you in making the proper funeral arrangements for your loved one. To inquire about a specific funeral service by Bruzek Funeral Home, contact the funeral director at 952-758-4949. ...Bruzek Funeral Home. John Hertaus Jr. February 23, 1966 - December 21, 2012. John Hertaus, Jr., age 46, of Veseli, died Friday, December 21, 2012 at his home. John was born in New Prague on February 23, 1966 to John R. & Rita L. (Kadlec) Hertaus. John graduated from New Prague High School and spent 21 years in the Army Reserves, ending his ...Bruzek Funeral Home. LeRoy Geiger . December 27, 1937 - August 25, 2023. LeRoy Herbert Geiger, 85, with his family by his side, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 25th, 2023. As a man loved by his family and one who valued and respected his many friends, his absence is profoundly felt by all those blessed to have known him.Bruzek Funeral Home. Tom Hanzel . July 16, 1943 - June 22, 2022. Thomas E. Hanzel, age 78, of New Prague died peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Tom was born on July 16, 1943 in Mankato to Louis and Joella (Berg) Hanzel. The family moved frequently with Louis's ...Teri Larson, a nurse and mother of three, died on February 24, 2024, after battling leukemia. Read her life story, service details, and condolences on Bruzek Funeral Home website.Bruzek Funeral Home. Robert J. Smishek . May 29, 1943 - April 4, 2022. On Monday, April 4, 2022, Robert Smishek, loving husband, passed away at the age of 78 at St. Gertrude’s Nursing Home in Shakopee, MN. Robert was born on May 29, 1943 in Northfield to Joseph and Angela (Smisek) Smishek. He graduated from high school in New Prague …Bruzek Funeral Home. Ellie Sirek . February 21, 1939 - November 13, 2021. Eleanor A. "Ellie" Sirek, age 82, of Elko, entered eternal life on Saturday, November 13 as a result of complications from Covid-19 at Northfield Hospital. Ellie was born on February 21, 1939 in Wheatland Township to Emil and Anna Svoboda. She was born prematurely and ...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.Are you looking to discover more about your ancestors and their lives? With the help of free obituary search in Minnesota, you can uncover a wealth of information about your family...Bruzek Funeral Home. Tom Straiton . January 30, 1926 - November 21, 2021. Thomas P. Straiton, age 95, of Waconia, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with his wife at his side on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society Waconia. Tom was born on January 30, 1926 in Minneapolis to Raymond and Myrtle (Taklo) Straiton.Bruzek Funeral Home. Paul Franzen . April 16, 1934 - November 26, 2016. Paul Franzen, age 82, of Union Hill, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine on Saturday, November 26th. Paul was born on April 16, 1934 In Minneapolis, MN to Adam and Ida (Fleischman) Franzen.Bruzek Funeral Home. Arnita Novotny . January 23, 1941 - March 23, 2023. Arnita B. (Malecha) Novotny, age 82, of New Prague passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her home at Praha Village with her children by her side. She was born on January 23, 1941 in Webster Township to George and Marion (Tuma) Malecha. She graduated from New Prague ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Milton R. Dvorak . August 28, 1939 - January 29, 2022. Milton R. Dvorak, age 82, of Prior Lake, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side, on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Mankato. Milton was born on August 28, 1939 in New Prague to Anton J. and Lydia M. (Pavlicek ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Edward A. Mach . November 21, 1936 - August 2, 2020. Edward A. Mach, age 83, of New Prague, died peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Ed was born on November 21, 1936 in Webster Township, Rice County, Minnesota to John F. and Beatrice (Benes) Mach.Bruzek Funeral Home. Eldon Davidson . March 28, 1944 - December 29, 2023. Eldon L. Davidson, age 79, of New Prague, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 29, 2023, shortly after his arrival for a long-anticipated winter stay in Naples, Florida. Eldon was born on March 28, 1944, in Keokuk, IA to Clarence and Dovie (McCune) Davidson.Bruzek Funeral Home. Jon Michael Eaves . June 7, 1939 - January 7, 2022. Jon Michael Eaves, age 82, of New Prague, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Jon was born in North Platte, Nebraska on June 7, 1939 to Beuford and Genevieve (Goodmanson) Eaves. He was the …September 4, 1947 - February 16, 2019. Margaret M. Sticha, age 71, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Margaret was born on September 4, 1947, in Shakopee to Jerome A. and Bernice A. (Wolf) Sand. She attended St. Mary's Purification Grade School in ...Bruzek Funeral Home. LeRoy Geiger . December 27, 1937 - August 25, 2023. LeRoy Herbert Geiger, 85, with his family by his side, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 25th, 2023. As a man loved by his family and one who valued and respected his many friends, his absence is profoundly felt by all those blessed to have known him.Lawrence L. “Larry” Sirek, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN. Larry was born on November 6, 1935 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota to John J. and Anna (Malecha) Sirek. He graduated from New Prague High School in 1953 and ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Bruce Illies, Sr. October 29, 1949 - January 31, 2019. Anthony Bruce Illies, Sr., age 69, of New Prague, died suddenly at his home on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Bruce was born on October 29, 1949 in Granite City, Illinois.February 25, 1947 - October 26, 2021. Peggy Ann Olson 74, of New Prague, MN died peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 surrounded by beloved family and caregivers, thus ending a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She is survived by her loving husband, Jim, of 53 years; children, Josh (Michelle) Olson of Jacksonville, FL, Luana (Mark ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Rick Rogers . February 16, 1945 - January 31, 2023. Richard (Rick) Ray Rogers, age 77, of New Prague, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 31, 2023. Rick was born February 16, 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Delmar and Eleanor (Brown) Rogers. He was the second oldest out of three.Bruzek Funeral Home. June Weaver . March 26, 1926 - November 18, 2023. June M. Weaver, age 97, formerly of Archerwill, Saskatchewan, Canada died peacefully with her family at her side on November 18, 2023 at her home in Oak Terrace Senior Housing in Le Sueur, MN. June was born on March 26, 1926 in Clarkfield, MN to …Bruzek Funeral Home. Paul Franzen . April 16, 1934 - November 26, 2016. Paul Franzen, age 82, of Union Hill, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine on Saturday, November 26th. Paul was born on April 16, 1934 In Minneapolis, MN to Adam and Ida (Fleischman) Franzen.Bruzek Funeral Home. Galen "Gater" George . April 2, 1951 - March 27, 2023. Galen G. "Gater" George, age 71, of New Prague, Minnesota died unexpectedly at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague on Monday, March 27, 2023. Gater was born on April 2, 1951 in Winfield, Kansas to Harold Gene and Molly (Larsson) George.Bruzek Funeral Home. David Skluzacek . March 28, 1966 - February 20, 2024. David Joseph Skluzacek, age 57, of New Prague, died at home peacefully, with his family at his side on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. David was born in St. Paul, MN on March 28, 1966, and welcomed home by Joe and Eileen (Solheid) Skluzacek. Dave graduated from New Prague ...Visitation will take place Tuesday from 4 - 8 PM and Wednesday morning from 7:30 - 9:15 AM at Bruzek Funeral Home (610 E. Main St., New Prague). Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday May 29, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Wenceslaus Church, New Prague with Fr. Kevin Clinton officiating. Eulogy will be delivered in church at 9:45 AM.July 7, 1980 - February 9, 2024. Seth Joseph Malinski, a dedicated husband, father, dog-dad, friend, and accomplished former Deputy U.S. Marshal, passed away tragically on February 9, 2024. Born on July 7, 1980, in New Prague, MN, Seth was the beloved son of John Malinski and Colleen Simon. He married Alexandra Hart on August 17, 2022.Bruzek Funeral Home. Allen Tikalsky . June 4, 1945 - October 5, 2021. Allen L. Tikalsky, age 76, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his home at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living. Allen was born on June 4, 1945 in New Prague to Henry and Lorraine E. (Hadac) Tikalsky.Bruzek Funeral Home. Ruth D. Brooks . June 23, 1939 - September 4, 2021. Ruth D. Brooks, age 82, of Heidelberg, after a sudden stroke died peacefully with family at her side on Saturday September 4, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. Ruth was born June 23, 1939 in Osseo, Minnesota to Erick A. and Celia R. (Klaustermeier) Spleiss.Bruzek Funeral Home. Glen Schoenbauer . April 25, 1937- September 26, 2023. Glen J. Schoenbauer, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his home. Glen was born on April 25, 1937, on the family farm in Helena Township to Joseph B. and Rose L. (Tuma) Schoenbauer. He graduated from St ...Bruzek Funeral Home. $$$ - Moderate. Send Flowers. Details Recent Obituaries Upcoming Services. Read Bruzek Funeral Home obituaries, find service information, send sympathy gifts, or plan and ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Janet Dyslin . November 26, 1961 – April 22, 2013. Janet Dyslin, age 51, of Webster, died suddenly at her home on Monday, April 22, 2013. Janet was born on November 26, 1961 in Buffalo Center, Iowa to Wilbert & Gertrude A. (Harms) Meinders. She attended Buffalo Center Public Schools and went on to earn her degree at ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Shirley Ann Mann . February 15, 1940 - December 13, 2023. Shirley Ann Mann passed away on December 12th, 2023, at the age of 83 at her home in New Prague. She was born February 15th, 1940, in International Falls, MN to William and Gertrude (Blake) Napper.Bruzek Funeral Home offers pre-arrangement, cremation, memorial, traditional and individualized services for your loved ones. You can also get after-funeral support and guidance to cope with grief and healing.Bruzek Funeral Home. Ellie Shambour . November 30, 1937 - January 21, 2024. Eleanore B. "Ellie" Shambour, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Ellie was born on November 30, 1937 in Webster, MN to Joseph and Stella (McDonough) Leahy. She attended ...Bruzek Funeral Home provides funeral and cremation services to families of New Prague, Minnesota and the surrounding area. A licensed funeral director will assist you in making the proper funeral arrangements for your loved one. To inquire about a specific funeral service by Bruzek Funeral Home, contact the funeral director at 952-758-4949. ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Bob Adamek . July 10, 1944 - February 18, 2024. Robert J. “Bob” Adamek, age 79, of Elko, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Bob was born on July 10, 1944, in New Prague, to Bill and Katie (Forystek) Adamek. He graduated from New Prague High School and went on to …Bruzek Funeral Home. Dorothy Sticha . December 6, 1926 – September 22, 2012. Dorothy Sticha, age 85, of New Prague, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2012 at her home. Dorothy was born December 6, 1926 in Erin Township, Rice County, MN to Frank J. & Anna (Herda) Tupy. Dorothy attended Rice County District School and after her …Bruzek Funeral Home. Linda Pexa Herrmann . December 26, 1953 - January 20, 2015. Linda Pexa Herrmann, age 61, of Northfield, formerly of New Prague, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Trinity Care Center in Farmington. Linda was born December 26, 1953 in New Prague to Emil E. & Sophie R. (Havlicek) Pexa, Sr. She grew up on a farm in the New ...Bruzek Funeral Home. John A. Siemon . January 11, 1938 - May 26, 2017. John A. Siemon, age 79, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, May 26, 2017, at his home. John was born on January 11, 1938, in Belle Plaine Township to Arthur W. and Eleanor E. (Moriarty) Siemon.Bruzek Funeral Home. Ben Stuber . June 17, 1977 - April 24, 2024. Benjamin T. "Ben" Stuber, age 46, of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family at his side on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Ben was born on June 17, 1977, in Kansas City, MO, to Michael R. and Ann (Malotte) Stuber.Bruzek Funeral Home. Esther Bruzek Jensen . April 12, 1923 - March 7, 2017. Esther Tietz Bruzek Jensen, 93, of New Prague, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Born April 12, 1923, in Derrynane Township, Esther was the daughter of Herman and Wilhelmina (Schroeder) Tietz.Bruzek Funeral Home. Bruce Illies, Sr. October 29, 1949 - January 31, 2019. Anthony Bruce Illies, Sr., age 69, of New Prague, died suddenly at his home on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Bruce was born on October 29, 1949 in Granite City, Illinois.Bruzek Funeral Home. Lando Busch . February 27, 1923 - February 18, 2014. Lando Busch, age 90, of New Prague, died Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Mayo Health System Hospital New Prague. Lando was born February 27, 1923 in Helena Township, Scott County, to Florian H. & Elizabeth (Hoffman) Busch. He attended school at St. Benedict Catholic ...Shirley Meyer, age 95, of New Prague, died on March 21, 2021. She was a faithful Catholic and a loving mother of seven children.Bruzek Funeral Home. $$$ - Moderate. Send Flowers. Details Recent Obituaries Upcoming Services. Read Bruzek Funeral Home obituaries, find service information, send sympathy gifts, or plan and ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Joyce Hertaus . August 17, 1945 - August 23, 2022. Joyce N. (Lambrecht) Hertaus, age 77, of New Prague, MN died peacefully surrounded by family on August 23, 2022 at The Lodge on Natchez, New Market Township, MN after a short battle with cancer. She was born on August 17, 1945 in New Prague, MN to …Bruzek Funeral Home. Jerry Anderson . March 17, 1962 - April 8, 2021. Gerald M. "Jerry" Anderson, age 59, of New Prague, died suddenly on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Jerry was born on March 17, 1962 in St. Peter, MN to Michael and Dorothy (David) Anderson.Bruzek Funeral Home. Cecelia A. Shetka . September 10, 1919 - March 7, 2014. Cecelia A. Shetka, age 94, of Webster, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, March 7, 2014 at her home. Celia was born September 10, 1919 in the same home she died in - Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota - to Joseph & Frances (Dolezal ...Mar 20, 2022 · June 10, 1936 - March 20, 2022. Robert J. Goggins, age 85, of New Prague, died peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Praha Village in New Prague. He was born on June 10, 1936 in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin to Patrick Henry and Anna Mae (Duffy) Goggins. He grew up in Chilton, WI, attending St. Augustine Parochial School and graduating from Chilton ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Thomas A. Hudspeth . July 31, 1945 - January 24, 2018. Thomas A. Hudspeth, age 72, of New Prague, died suddenly on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Tom was born July 31, 1945 in Moline, IL to Worth Leo and Marie (Smith) Hudspeth.Bruzek Funeral Home. Roger W. Simon . January 11, 1947 - January 1, 2022. Roger W. Simon, age 74, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN. Roger was born on January 11, 1947, in New Prague to Walter R. and Julia (Svoboda) Simon. He was raised in the Veseli area and attended ...Oct 26, 2015 · Services will be held Friday, October 30, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church (28983 181st Ave, New Prague) with Reverend Henry Koch officiating. Visitation will take place Thursday, October 29th from 4 – 8 PM at Bruzek Funeral Home and on Friday 2 hours prior to service at church, beginning at 11:00 AM.Bruzek Funeral Home. LeRoy Geiger . December 27, 1937 - August 25, 2023. LeRoy Herbert Geiger, 85, with his family by his side, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 25th, 2023. As a man loved by his family and one who valued and respected his many friends, his absence is profoundly felt by all those blessed to have known him.Joseph E. Sticha, age 56, of New Prague, died Tuesday in Scott County. Joe was born August 5, 1955 in New Prague to Joseph S. & Dorothy C. (Tupy) Sticha. He was born and raised on the family farm in Elko. Joe worked at Despatch in Lakeville as an electrical assembler. He owned and operated a bar in Granton, WI for 4 years before moving to New ...Bruzek Funeral Home. Arnita Novotny . January 23, 1941 - March 23, 2023. Arnita B. (Malecha) Novotny, age 82, of New Prague passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her home at Praha Village with her children by her side. She was born on January 23, 1941 in Webster Township to George and Marion (Tuma) Malecha. She graduated …Visitation will occur Thursday from 4 - 8 p.m. and Friday morning from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at Bruzek Funeral Home. Serving as Pallbearers will be Tyler Hoff, Curt Pemrick, Jim Gerold, Bill Schneider, Nick Meger, Matt Schneider, Andrew Mach, & Kyle Pemrick. Lunch will follow mass at the KC Hall in New Prague. Memorials are preferred to the ALS ...Wencel Joseph Kubes, Age 81 of New Prague, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 surrounded by family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bruzek Funeral Home in New Prague with Knights of Columbus prayer service at 3:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial ...Phone. (952) 758-4949. Overview. Bruzek Funeral Home is a distinguished establishment located in the heart of New Prague, Minnesota. Dedicated to providing thoughtful and personalized services, the funeral home is known for delivering supportive burial and cremation practices that respect diverse religious and cultural customs.A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 12:00 Noon at Bruzek Funeral Home. Visitation will start at 10:00 AM until service time. Burial will take place at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery followed by lunch at the Legion Clubroom. Eve’s favorite colors were red and black and casual attire is requested.Bruzek Funeral Home. Nathan America . January 1, 1986 - December 21, 2019. Nathan J. America, age 33 of Chaska, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The youngest of three boys, Nate was born on January 1, 1986 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Martin and Louise (Rieck) America.