Mary E. O’Brien, age 63, of New Prague, died suddenly in her home on Monday, May 7, 2018.  Mary was born on March 21, 1955, in New Prague to Raymond T. and Pauline R. (Lexa) O’Brien.  She attended St.

Helen Dorothy Kajer, 89, of New Prague, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. 
She was born August 20, 1928, in New Prague, to Edward and Helen (Ziska) Kes. She attended St. Wenceslaus School and New Prague High School, graduating in 1946. She attended school in Minneapolis and was certified as an X-Ray technician. She returned to New Prague and worked at Community Memorial Hospital and later at Queen of Peace Hospital, where she helped Sister Catherine Open the Business Office. 

Selma R. Bohnsack, age 91, of Cokato, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully  on Monday, April 30, 2018, at Cokato Manor Nursing Home.  Selma was born on September 14, 1926, in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County to Fred August and Sophie M.

Mary Bigelow, age 61, of New Prague, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at 11:30 AM, at Reflections Care Center in Northfield.  Her husband John was there to witness her parting.  Mary was born in 1956, in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.  She graduated from Macalester College.  For most of three decades, Mary cared for the Japanese Gardens of Carleton College in Northfield and the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen where she was a Senior Landscape Gardener. 

Gary M. Simon, age 67, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home.  Gary was born on July 6, 1950 in New Prague to Walter R. and Julia (Svoboda) Simon.  He was raised in the Veseli area and attended Most HolyTrinity Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School, and attended Mankato State College before enlisting in the  National Guard.  He married Shirley A.

Don Merrill Love, age 79 of Seaford, DE; formerly of New Prague, MN; went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 6, 2018, at the Delaware Hospice Center after a recent diagnosis of terminal lung cancer. Don was born on September 22, 1938 in Marion, IN to Merrill and Ruth (Oldfather) Love.

Lulabelle Mary Theresa Cavanaugh, age 79, of Lakeville, passed away on April 12, 2018. Lulabelle was born October 29, 1938 in New Prague, to Jerome and Theresa Cavanaugh. When she was young she helped her parents farm and babysat for a lot of families around the St. Patrick and Lakeville area, later she worked for Fredrick Willis Company in Farmington.

Roman W. Kalina, age 89 of Lonsdale, died peacefully on Thursday April 12, 2018 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family.  Roman was born November 9, 1928 on a farm in Wheatland Township to Emanuel and Mary (Skluzacek) Kalina.  He attended Immaculate Conception School in Lonsdale, Farm School in the Twin Cities and after serving two years in the army he went to GI School.

James E. Malinski, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully on Friday, April 6,  2018,  at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  Jim was born on October 9, 1926 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur County to Albert and Mary (O’Connell) Malinski. He grew up in the Lexington area, attending Le Sueur County District School and Cleveland High School.  He was drafted into the US Army while a senior in high school and served from 1945-46.  After service, he graduated with a BS degree from the College of St.