Gregory Jon Bruzek, age 75, of Minneapolis, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Greg was born in New Prague on April 5, 1951, to Johnny and Helen (Herda) Bruzek. He attended St.
Margaret Mary Christine “Peggy” Hartman, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 18, 2026, just 4 days short of her 77th birthday. Peggy was born in New Prague on April 22, 1949, to Virgil and Armella (Dohmen) Hartman. She attended St. Benedict Parochial School and graduated from New Prague High School. She spent her entire career at the IDS Financial Center in Minneapolis.
Jacqueline "Jackie" C. Ruehling, age 92, of New Prague passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at Praha Village.
Jackie was born on May 10, 1933, to Frank J. and Blanche E. (Kubesh) Rehor, in New Prague, MN. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, and New Prague High School, followed by a secretarial school in Mpls.
Harold "Harry" Von Bank, born on July 14, 1936, in New Prague, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by family at his home in New Prague on April 10, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, embodying a life of dedication and service to his community.
Elmer Gustave Jabs, 95, of Jordan, Minnesota, passed away on March 27, 2026.
A visitation will be on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home in Jordan. A Christian Funeral held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Prior Lake. Rev. Dr. Brent Parrish will preside. Interment at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
Rita Ann Stasney, age 94, of Montgomery, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Central Health Care in Le Center.
Rita was born as a twin with her brother, Richard, on December 15, 1931, in Montgomery Township, Le Sueur County, to Frank and Agnes (Schleis) Choudek. She grew up on the family farm near Montgomery and attended St. Raphael Catholic School through the eighth grade. She graduated from Montgomery High School in 1949.
