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.

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.

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.

Judith L.