Obituaries
Debra Sue Swanson Lee, 54, of New Prague, MN entered into peace Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 3:11 p.m. at her home in New Prague after a very courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was born June 21, 1965 in Sacramento, CA to Walter and Janet (Karg) Woodyard. At a young age, the family moved to...
Margaret A. Bartusek, age 81, of Veseli, died suddenly on Monday, May 18, 2020 after a short illness at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. Margaret was born on July 16, 1938 in New Prague to Edward F. and Agnes A. (Valek) Bastyr. She attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial School and...
Bonnie Marie Smith, age 54, of Kilkenny, died on May 9, 2020 at her home.
Born on June 1, 1965, in Mankato to Windelin and Sharon (Smith) Hill. Bonnie grew up in Elysian and attended Waterville-Elysian Public School, graduating with the class of 1984. Bonnie married Sam Smith and together they had...
Alice Salsman, 92 of New Prague died on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at home.
She was born in LeSueur, MN on January 9, 1928. Alice attended Le Sueur High School.
On September 25, 1947, she married Keith A. Salsman in Le Sueur in St. Anne's Church.
Alice is survived by sons Todd (Carolee), Leesburg, FL...
Donald M. Entinger, age 87, of Belle Plaine, died peacefully at his home on May 16, 2020 surrounded by his family. Don was born on May 18, 1932 in New Prague to Peter A. and Celia C. (Huss) Entinger. A few years after high school, he entered the US Army and served as a corporal in the Korean...
Neil R. Bohnsack, age 73, of New Prague, died suddenly on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. Neil was born on March 16, 1947 in New Prague to Reuben W. and Selma R. (Jahn) Bohnsack. He graduated from New Prague High School and Dunwoody Vo-Tech Institute in electrical...
Stan Chromy, age 85, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Stan was born on March 18, 1935 in Lanesburgh Township to Stanley W. and Mary (Horejsi) Chromy. He was the eldest of nine growing up on the family farm...
Anthony “Tony” Andrew Braziel, 76, of Levita, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2020
He was affectionately known as “Cowboy” by many of his friends. Tony was born in Levita Sept. 1, 1943 as the seventh child of Herman “Red” and Eileen (Squyres) Braziel. He attended...
Irene Marie Jasmer, age 94, was born on January 11, 1926. A current resident of New Prague, MN and longtime resident of Lydia, MN, passed away at Mala Strana Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Center on May 11, 2020.
On the family farm in Lydia, MN, Irene was first of nine children born to Emil...
Rose Marie Busch, age 84, of Shakopee, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2020 at The Moments of Lakeville. Rose was born on May 17, 1935 in Marystown to John and Regina (Budde) Pieper. She grew up in the Shakopee area and attended...
