Mary Ann Smisek, age 79, of Lonsdale, MN, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after a struggle of several years with Lewy Body Dementia.
Martha N. Carr, age 90, of New Prague, died at Praha Village in New Prague, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Martha was born on February 27, 1934, in Ivanhoe, MN, to Andrew and Mary (Ochocki) Mihm. She married Darwin F. Carr on November 18, 1952. Martha is survived by her children, Bernadeane Carr, Thomas Carr, Deborah Schultz, Constance Carr, Gregory Carr, Paul (Susan) Carr, Marjorie Roettger, Rosemary Carr; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Zita Marczak and Kathleen (Dennis) Shisler.
Richard "Dick" J. Schmitz passed away peacefully, at home, with family by his side on Sunday, October 20. Richard was born on May 15, 1932, to Sebastian and Anna (Sames) Schmitz. He was raised on his family farm in Eagle Creek Township, Scott County, MN. He was baptized and received the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation at St. Mary's of the Purification in Marystown, MN. He attended elementary school in Marystown and went on to Shakopee High School, but left school at the age of 16 to pursue his own ambitions.
Richard J. Von Bank, age 93, of New Prague, MN, and formerly of Jordan, MN, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Jordan, and on Thursday, October 31, from 10-10:45 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 11 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Jordan. Interment will be at St. John Calvary Cemetery.
Marcia E. Eide, age 93, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Mala Strana Care and Rehabilitation Center. Marcia was born on March 29, 1931, in St. Paul, to Herman and Martha (Stanke) Becker. She graduated from Harding High School and went on to Gustavus Adolphus College for a short time before finishing her nursing degree from Bethesda Hospital, where she worked as a registered nurse. She married Arnold R. Eide on September 1, 1955, in St.
Gloria A. Kovall, age 85, of Annandale, died on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Annandale Care Center.
A Requiem High Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Traditional Catholic Church, Sartell with Fr. Nino Molina officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Annandale. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Shirley Ann (Schoenbauer) Schwisow passed away on Oct 14 at the Hospice House in Sarasota, FL. She was born to Walburga and William Schoenbauer on her family’s farm in Jordan, MN, on August 26, 1939. She attended school in New Prague, MN, but joined the convent before graduating high school at St. Joseph High School in Milwaukee, WI. Shirley graduated from Alverno college with a Bachelor of Science degree, teaching second grade at Catholic Schools including Winsted and Veseli.
Jerome “Jerry” Skluzacek, 55, of New London, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are with Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Homes, www.hafh.org.
Margaret Louise (Knutson) Hazelton, age 78, of New Prague, MN, formerly of Chaska, MN, died peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, at her home.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church, 145 Engler Blvd., Chaska, MN. The family will receive friends 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the church. The inurnment will take place at a later date at Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.
Michael Kevin Gleason, 38, died by suicide on October 22, 2024, after a long and brave battle with depression, anxiety and alcoholism. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.
Richard J. Heinen passed away on September 26, 2024, in Mankato, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, October 27, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Wagner Funeral Home, Jordan, Minnesota. Burial will be at Fort Snelling in Bloomington, MN, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.
Richard was born October 16, 1961, in Hopkins, Minnesota.
Rick died after a battle with lung cancer. He went to high school in Jordan, Minnesota. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, sitting around the fire, and barbecuing with friends and family.
John William Chromy, age 82, of Chevy Chase, Maryland, has concluded a full life of service, countless friendships, and worldwide adventures. John was born in New Prague, Minnesota. He grew up on the family farm with his parents, Stanley W. Chromy Sr. and Mary R. (Horejsi) Chromy, and his eight siblings. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from New Prague High School in 1960. He attended St. John's University but left in 1963, answering President Kennedy's challenge for young Americans to serve in the newly formed Peace Corps.
Anita Ann York, age 66, of New Prague, died Friday, October 18, 2024. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on May 6, 1958, to parents, Eugene and Gena York. She graduated from Forest Lake High School as Valedictorian in 1976 and attended Lakewood Community College, earning an Associate Degree. She later earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2003. She spent most of her career working at the Controller level, managing teams of accounting staff in the property management industry, retiring in 2017.
Rita Jane Razidlo, loving wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 16, 2024, at Good Samaritan in Waconia, at 84 years old. She was known for her warm heart, her quick smile, and her genuine capacity to make everyone feel valued and heard.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to be held Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Victoria Catholic Church (8228 Victoria Dr.) in Victoria with Father Bob White as Celebrant of the Mass. Visitation 1 hour prior to the Mass.
Marian R. Collins, age 89, of Elko New Market, died peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Marian was born on January 28, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Michael and Ruth (Hulbert) Fadden. Her family moved to Minnesota when Marian was nine. Her brother, Tom, became best friends with Robert Collins, shortly after meeting him at Holy Rosary grade School. Marian caught Robert’s attention in high school, St.
