Marcella "Marcy" Hoffman, age 98, of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 21, 2023, at Oak Terrace Senior Assisted Living in Jordan.
A Time of Gathering to honor Marcy will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan, MN. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan, MN. Interment at Calvary Cemetery in Jordan.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Dvorak, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, who left this world on November 16, 2023, at the age of 87. David departed peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, in Tucson, Arizona.
Born in 1936, David lived a life marked by love, dedication, and unwavering commitment. He was a pillar of strength and a source of inspiration for those fortunate enough to have known him. His passing leaves a void that will be felt deeply by all who had the privilege of sharing in his life's journey.
Beverly Jane (Bev) Pedersen passed away peacefully with her children at her side on November 22, 2023. She resided at Mala Strana Nursing Home for the past five and a half years, where she made many wonderful friends with the caring staff and residents. She was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on June 24, 1927, to William Joseph and Ethel Jane LeClair and was the oldest of three children with a younger brother and sister. She graduated in Grand Forks from the Academy of St. James in 1945 and married Cyril Ashton (Cy) Pedersen in Grand Forks on September 15, 1948.
Brian C. Davis, 59, of St. Paul, and formerly of Chaska and New Prague, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 6, 2023.
Brian was born in Ames, IA, on December 24, 1963, to Earle and Della Davis. Shortly thereafter, the family relocated to Minnesota, where he was raised on a small farm near Union Hill and attended school in New Prague.
Gladys Tupy died peacefully on November 15, 2023. She was 91 and the youngest of six children born to Charles and Josephine Sticha in New Prague, MN.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Tuesday November 21, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Owatonna, MN. Friends may greet the family from 9:30-11:00 AM at the church. A parish rosary will be recited before the visitation at 9:15 AM. Interment will be at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, New Prague.
Karen Busch Kraft, 73, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on November 14, 2023, with her family by her side. Karen was born on October 3, 1950, in New Prague, MN, to Lando and Angie Busch. She was the eldest of six children and graduated from New Prague High School in 1968. She worked as a stockbroker in Incline Village, NV, and she co-founded Healthy Life Stars.
Joan M. Jirik, age 82, of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Joan was born on May 20, 1941, in Mankato to Ludwig and Marcella (Sieberg) Schimek. She attended parochial schools including Loyola High School and graduated from Mankato West High School. She met and married William J. Jirik, Jr. on February 10, 1962 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North Mankato. Joan had a penchant for numbers and started out working as a bookkeeper and would use that talent the remainder of her career.
Catherine M. Simek, age 63, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Cathy was born on April 23, 1960, in New Prague to Lawrence and Gladys (David) Simek. She attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial School and graduated from New Prague High School. Cathy began her career as a nursing assistant at Mala Strana Nursing Home then worked as a clerk at Kmart for over 10 years before returning to Mala Strana Assisted Living where she was currently working in the housekeeping department.
Constance Stuewe, 65, of Belle Plaine, passed away on November 12, 2023, in Shakopee, MN, surrounded by her family. A mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 AM on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. The visitation will be the evening prior on Sunday, November 19, from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine. Fr. Michael Kaluza will officiate. Burial will be in the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery.
Timothy Bolton, age 62, of Montgomery, died surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Systems, New Prague on Nov. 10, 2023. He was born Nov. 16, 1960, in Mankato to Harvey and Trulie Bolton.
Tim enjoyed working on cars in his younger years, often making them as fast as he could.
Tim graduated from Mankato West High School in 1979. He married his first wife Becky a few years later.
They moved to Colorado in 1989. There, he fell in love with the mountains, enjoyed taking his family up jeep trails with friends, dirt biking and hunting.
Leander A. “Corky” Wagner, age 88, of Elko New Market, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Lee was born on February 6, 1935, on the family farm in New Market Township to Edward and Evelyn (Lenzmeier) Wagner, Sr. He attended St. Nicholas Catholic School and graduated from New Prague High School. He served in the US Army after high school and came home to marry the woman who had captured his heart and written to him throughout his years in the service. Lee married Victoria L.
Rosemary A. Lambrecht, age 92, of New Prague, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, November 3, 2023. Rosemary was born on August 5, 1931, on the family farm in Union Hill to Joseph and Cecelia (Ruhland) Schoenecker. She grew up on the family farm where she loved to milk the cows and remained a farm girl at heart throughout her life. She graduated from New Prague High School and completed her college degree by attending night classes at Mankato State College while working full time at MVE. Rosemary met and married Joseph W.
Carl R. Gansen, age 69, of Belle Plaine, died September 14, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Prairie (OLP) Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. Fr. Michael Kaluza and Msgr. John Richter will be officiating. Visitation will be 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the church, prior to Mass. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Belle Plaine after Mass and a reception luncheon will follow at the OLP parish hall.
Paul Kartak, age 64, passed away in his sleep on October 27, 2023, at his home in Arlington, Texas. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, often out chasing waterfowl with his faithful canine companion. Having grown up in New Prague he was a loyal fan of all New Prague sports and enjoyed following the Golden Gopher football team. Paul enjoyed playing broomball with a great group of friends. He was retired from the US Navy as a Master Chief in Aircraft Maintenance. Preceded in death by parents George and Ruth Anne Kartak and brother Bill Kartak.
Gail M. Giesen, age 61, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Gail was born on June 11, 1962, in New Prague to Gerald and Lidwina (Huss) Giesen. She graduated from New Prague High School and went on to accomplish a degree in Culinary Arts from St. Cloud Technical School. Gail loved her job as a cook with numerous restaurants, her favorites being Clemmer's/Fishtale Bar & Grill and cooking for The Villages in Lonsdale.