Mahowald, George A., age 90, passed away May 26, 2020, at his family farm in rural New Market, MN. George was born August 7, 1929 in Chatfield, MN to George J. and Beatrice (Zweber) Mahowald and moved to New Market in 1935, where both sides of his family have deep roots.
Debra Sue Swanson Lee, 54, of New Prague, MN entered into peace Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 3:11 p.m. at her home in New Prague after a very courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was born June 21, 1965 in Sacramento, CA to Walter and Janet (Karg) Woodyard. At a young age, the family moved to Clarinda, IA where Debbie attended Clarinda Community Schools through high school graduating in 1984. Debbie then attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda, IA before moving to Ames, IA where she worked as an administrative assistant.
Margaret A. Bartusek, age 81, of Veseli, died suddenly on Monday, May 18, 2020 after a short illness at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. Margaret was born on July 16, 1938 in New Prague to Edward F. and Agnes A. (Valek) Bastyr. She attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial School and graduated from New Prague High School. She married the love of her life, Richard M. Bartusek on April 19, 1958 at St.
Alice Salsman, 92 of New Prague died on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at home.
She was born in LeSueur, MN on January 9, 1928. Alice attended Le Sueur High School.
On September 25, 1947, she married Keith A. Salsman in Le Sueur in St. Anne's Church.
Alice is survived by sons Todd (Carolee), Leesburg, FL and Gary (Bernie) Salsman, Jordan, MN; and daughter, Luanne (Arlie) Wood, DeLand, FL. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by sister Margurite, and brothers John (Bev) and Donald (Marilyn).
Donald M. Entinger, age 87, of Belle Plaine, died peacefully at his home on May 16, 2020 surrounded by his family. Don was born on May 18, 1932 in New Prague to Peter A. and Celia C. (Huss) Entinger. A few years after high school, he entered the US Army and served as a corporal in the Korean War. After returning home, he began his lifelong career in farming and purchased the farm that would raise his family in 1965. He married the love of his life, Bernice M.
Neil R. Bohnsack, age 73, of New Prague, died suddenly on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. Neil was born on March 16, 1947 in New Prague to Reuben W. and Selma R. (Jahn) Bohnsack. He graduated from New Prague High School and Dunwoody Vo-Tech Institute in electrical science. He served four years in the US Air Force as an electrician and was stationed in Panama during the Vietnam War. He married the love of his life, Susan J.
Stan Chromy, age 85, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Stan was born on March 18, 1935 in Lanesburgh Township to Stanley W. and Mary (Horejsi) Chromy. He was the eldest of nine growing up on the family farm. He graduated from New Prague High School.
Irene Marie Jasmer, age 94, was born on January 11, 1926. A current resident of New Prague, MN and longtime resident of Lydia, MN, passed away at Mala Strana Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Center on May 11, 2020.
On the family farm in Lydia, MN, Irene was first of nine children born to Emil and Helena (Dubbe) Kohout.
Growing up during the depression, her parents instilled in Irene, that family was everything. This was always evident in her life. She attended Lydia School through the eighth grade, before returning to the farm, working, and supporting her family.
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.
