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Irene E. Busch, 90

Irene E. Busch, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at her home at Praha Village.  Irene was born June 23, 1933 on the family farm to Henry and Anna (Walker) Bendzick. She grew up on the farm and had fond memories of taking raspberries to a farmer’s market in St. Paul and coming home with lemons to make lemonade.  She attended St. John Parochial School and graduated from Jordan High School.

Michael Ellman, 47

Michael Ellman, age 47, of New Prague, passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at his home.

Joseph F. Leahy Jr., 89

Joseph F. Leahy Jr., age 89, of Webster, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, his mother’s birthday, with his family at his side at Three Links Care Center in Northfield.  

Charles “Chuck” Martin Remes, 57

Charles “Chuck” Martin Remes, former New Prague resident, passed peacefully Aug. 31, 2023, at the age of 57 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minn. He was born April 5, 1966, in Minneapolis, Minn. 

Judith Ann “Judy” Glisczinski, 78

Judith Ann “Judy” Glisczinski, age 78, of New Prague, formerly of St. Paul, died unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.  Judy was born on July 6, 1945 in New Prague to Bernard  and Virginia  (Brown) Glisczinski.  She grew up in the Union Hill area, graduated from New Prague High School in 1963, and from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1966 as an RN.  The majority of her career was spent at St. Joseph Hospital in St.

Judy Cecelia Miller, 71

Judy Cecelia Miller, 71, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 surrounded by loved ones at her home in Kilkenny, Minn, after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 7, at Le Center Funeral Home from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. and beginning at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at St. Canice Catholic Church in Kilkenny, Minn.  Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Kilkenny, Minn.

William R. “Bill” Duede, 61

William R. “Bill” Duede, age 61, of New Prague, died peacefully after a lengthy health journey with his loving family at his side on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester.   

Roselma (Rose) Soller, 88

Roselma (Rose) Soller, age 88, of Eagan, Minn., passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sept. 3, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church (4030 Pilot Knob Road) in Eagan, Minn..   Visitation from 8:30 to 10 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.   Lunch to follow.  Private family burial.

Viola M. Michel, 91

Viola M. Michel, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.  

Charles E. Holen “Chuck”, 82

Charles E. “Chuck” Holen , age 82, of Webster, died peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at Mayo System Health Care Hospital Mankato. 
Charles was born on June 14, 1941 in Havana, North Dakota to John “Chris” and Alice (Udelhofen) Holen.  He was raised and attended public schools in Forman, N.D.  He met and married Diann Resler on Oct. 27, 1962 and they were blessed with 57 years of marriage and five children and several grandchildren.