Getting, Robert Lee, age 87 of Lonsdale, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2022 at his home. Bob was born on a farm north of Windom and graduated High School in 1954. Shortly, thereafter, he enlisted in the National Guard and served for 4 years. His family moved to Northfield in 1960. He worked in the building/ contracting trade and met his future wife, Mary Kay. He then landed a job at Continental Machines in 1963. Bob and Mary Kay were married on April 25th, 1964, and relocated to their home in Lonsdale two years later where they raised David and Jim.

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Gladys M. Tupy, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at her home at Praha Village.  She was born on October 25, 1930 at home in Webster Township to William and Mary (Smisek) Novak.  Gladys attended Lonsdale Parochial School and graduated from New Prague High School.  She caught the eye of a dashing young man, Donald F.

According to the Belle Plaine Police Department on Wednesday, April 13, Belle Plaine Police Officers were called to the 100 block of West Main Street for a male threatening to commit suicide. Upon arrival of police, the male subject ran towards the area of the Belle Plaine schools creating a procedural lockdown for the school district. The Minnesota State Patrol, Scott County Sheriff’s Office along with officers from the Belle Plaine Police Department patrolled the exterior of all schools while searching for the subject.

Lillian Marie Thomas, age 90 of New Market, MN passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022. Lillian was born on May 13, 1931 in New Prague, MN.

Sister Kathleen Kajer (81) passed away on April 11, 2022 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. 
A funeral Mass will be held on April 21, at 10:30 am (EST) 2022 at Our Lady of Calvary Church in Philadelphia. Interment will be at the Sisters of Blessed Sacrament cemetery in Pennsylvania.

Mildred “Millie” Vomacka, age 103, of Jordan and Shakopee, passed  away peacefully on April 6, 2022 at All Saints Senior Living in  Shakopee. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Jordan, MN, with Fr. Neil Bakker presiding. Visitation will be held one hour prior to mass. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Jordan. 

Joseph P. Pottner, died peacefully in Minneapolis at the age of 71 on April 3, 2022. Joe is survived by his wife, Ruth, of Lonsdale, Ruth’s loving children Matt (Lisa) Hins of Glencoe, Stephanie (Louie Ballman) Stemmer of New Prague, daughter Barbara, grandsons Logan and Dean Stemmer and Hunter Hins, and sister Pat (Greg) Latsch of Milwaukee. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Josephine Pottner of Nevis, Minnesota.

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After two years of cancellations due to the covid pandemic, crowns and kroj were back at the 33rd annual Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota Pageant on Saturday in Montgomery. After a competition in categories of talent, ethnic folk dress, on-stage interview, poise, appearance, and private interviews, new royalty were crowned. Marisa Winget (left) was crowned Queen. Sarah Holicky (center), of Montgomery, received the title of First Princess, and Hailie Wentworth was named Second Princess. Read more in the print edition. (Wade Young Photo)

At Elko New Market’s first in person Easter Egg Hunt since 2019 there was a large crowd of children and parents on Saturday, April 9. Held at Eagle View Elementary School’s playground area an early rough estimate of 300 people participated in the hunt for colorful eggs, plus golden eggs that could be turned in for toy prizes. Every child that participated also received a bag of treats. Plus many families had their photos taken with the Easter Bunny. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Leo F. Razidlo, age 85, of New Prague, formerly of Waconia and Chanhassen passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Praha Village in New Prague.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Victoria Parish Family (8228 Victoria Dr.) in Victoria with Father Bob White as Celebrant of the Mass. Gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the funeral.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

Three young women will compete in the 33rd annual Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota Pageant on Saturday, April 9, at the Montgomery American Legion Club.
The candidates are: Sarah Holicky of Montgomery, Hailie Wentworth of St. Peter, and Marisa Winget of Northfield.
The candidates will compete in categories of talent, ethnic folk dress, on-stage interview, poise and appearance, as well as private interviews. The candidates must be of Czech, Slovak or Moravian descent.

Easter for Kids at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 2, provided fun and faith for 17 children. The 13th annual day of crafts, the Easter Bible story and activities at the church west of New Prague was one where children smiled, laughed and enjoyed themselves.
The 17 children thatparticipated were from age 4 to those in fourth grade. They could decorate cookies with various colored frosting and sprinkles, color eggs, make art with the message “He is risen,” take part in an Easter egg hunt and play games. The group was...

I’m going to a wedding! Not mine.
I have eight months to plan for a niece’s wedding, which happens to fall during one of the busiest travel times of the year. The wedding also happens to be in another state. If I drive it’s about 16 to 18 hours. If I fly, there are headaches in the aspect of how much will it cost. Plus there’s also the expenses of getting a hotel room, plus meals and who knows if gas prices will still be up or will have dropped by then. It’s still eight months out, but I’m already wondering how I’m going to go about this.