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Kurt M. Swaggert, 33

Kurt M. Swaggert, age 33, died unexpectedly at his New Prague home on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021.
Born on April 15, 1988, in Minneapolis to Patrick J. and Lynn (Tisdel) Swaggert, Kurt moved with his family to New Prague for the start of kindergarten. Kurt went on to graduate from New Prague High School and then moved to Avondale, Arizona, where he earned an associate degree in automotive technology from Universal Technical Institute.

Georgean Kohoutek, 89

Georgean Kohoutek, age 89, of New Prague, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Traditions of Montgomery.  Georgean was born on January 26, 1932 at home to Alois J. and Lidwina (Steinhoff) Pauly.  She attended a small country school in Helena Township and New Prague High School.  When her brother was drafted into the US Army during WWII, Georgean stayed home to help on the farm and became very close to her father as a result.  She met and married the love of her life, Walter W. Kohoutek on June 29, 1949 at St.

John C. Sheehan, 67

John C. Sheehan, age 67, of Chaska, died peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Hennepin County Medical Center.  John was born on July 27, 1954, in Waseca, MN to Edward F. and Lucille M. (Kreuser) Sheehan.  He grew up in New Prague, attended St.

Patrick Skelley, 76

Patrick Skelley passed away on September 24, 2021 in Belle Plaine after battling heart disease.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Jessenland.  Fr. Michael Kaluza, will officiate.  Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m.

Lowell E. Tangen, 68

Lowell E. Tangen, age 68, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side at his home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.  Lowell was born on March 7, 1953 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Selmer E. and Dorothy M.

William “Bill” Silliman, 75

William “Bill” Silliman, age 75, of Bigfork, MN passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, surrounded by family.

George J. Shambour, 93

George J. Shambour, age 93 of Veseli, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021.
George was born on November 19, 1927 to Joseph and Anna (Maruska) Shambour in New Prague, Minnesota. He attended country school, also St. Wenceslaus Catholic school, and graduated from New Prague High School in 1945. He farmed all of his life with a true passion and love of the land.

Ronald John Dohmen, 81

Ronald John Dohmen, age 81 of Dennison, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday morning, September 18, 2021.
Ron was born on December 13, 1939 in Humphrey, Nebraska, the son of Edward and Rose (Schaecher) Dohmen. His family moved to Minnesota in 1949. Ron spent his high school years at seminary in Chicago and later attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1957. He completed basic training with the US Army in 1960 at Fort Leonard, MO and served with the National Guard.

Dorothy Emma Hofmeister, 89

Hofmeister, Dorothy E. (Meyer), age 89 of Bloomington, passed away serenely at home in her own bed surrounded by loved ones on September 16, 2021.