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Richard Francis Korbel, age 88, of New Prague, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 1 from 9:30 am-1:30 pm at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:30 pm with Fr. Tom Niehaus officiating. Interment will be held in the Calvary Cemetery in Montgomery.

Michael John Patterson, age 50, of Waseca, died at his home on the morning of Monday, March 20, 2023.

John David Kalina, age 68 of Lonsdale, MN passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 18, 2023. John was born August 26, 1954 in New Prague, MN to Max and Emma (Cecka) Kalina. He graduated from New Prague High School in 1972. 
John married Shirley Bloomquist on September 10, 1977 at the I. C. Catholic Church in Lonsdale. They were blessed with two children, Julie and Jeff. They enjoyed over 45 wonderful years of marriage. Family was the most important part of his life, and he cherished spending time with them. 

Jerry M. Hadac, age 91, of Prior Lake, MN, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 11 a.m, with visitation from 9-10:45 a.m, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake.  Jerry will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery. Memorials preferred and will be distributed in his memory. 

Eugene Charles “Chuck” Wann, 77, of New Prague, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, in Fort Myers, FL. Chuck was born on January 25, 1946 in New Prague, to Eugene C. and Lois (Suel) Wann. He attended St. Wenceslaus School and was a 1964 graduate of New Prague High School. After attending the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, he graduated from Mankato State University. On February 10, 1968, he was married to Barbara (Franz) Wann in New Prague. They had two children. He later married Janis (Bethke) Wann on August 20, 1995, in New Prague.

Jameson John Leonard, age 7 months, died unexpectedly at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in New Prague on Thursday, March 16, 2023.  Jameson was born, the older brother of twins, prematurely at 32 weeks on August 1, 2022 at Children’s Masonic Hospital in Minneapolis to Gilbert Leonard and Abigail Mackey.  He faced incredible odds with a condition called Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia.  He had open heart surgery on December 7th of 2022 to repair his heart defect and had complications, which required him to need further intervention.  He faced these hurdles with undaunting good

Lynn L. Lambrecht, age 67, of Owatonna, formerly of Montgomery, died peacefully with her loving husband at her side at her home in Owatonna on Monday, March 13, 2023.  Lynn was born on September 23, 1955 in Gaylord, Minnesota to Loren and Lois (Kelm) Lade.  She grew up in Brownton, graduated from High School in Minneapolis, and completed her Bachelor’s degree at St. Cloud State University.  Numbers were important throughout Lynn’s life and she worked in various jobs in the financial industry and was currently still active.  She married her soulmate, Dennis H.

Crocker, Judy Kay "Iri" (née Oukrop) of Golden Valley, MN, died on Monday, March 6th. Judy worked for Lund's & Byerly's for 48 dedicated years pursuing her passions of food and entertaining. This led her to be the Managing Editor of the two Best of Byerly's cookbooks. Her parties will be remembered for elegant presentation and delightful variety of flavors. Judy was an avid gardener, treasuring her 75 hybrid tea roses and raspberry garden. She also liked to sew and knit for loved ones.

Linda S. Giesen, age 73, of Shakopee, MN, entered eternal life on Friday, March 10, 2023, at her home.
Linda was born in Worthington, MN, on December 10, 1949, the daughter of Clarence and Susan (Ykema) Van Grouw. She married Ed Giesen on October 18, 1975, in Union Hill, MN.

Matthew Raymond Wallace Peterson, 48, of New Prague, MN, passed away on the 11th of March, 2023.
Matt was born in St. Louis Park, MN, on February 15, 1975, to Gail and Larry Peterson. He was raised in Maple Grove and graduated from Osseo High School. He then went on to play hockey at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Matt married his high school sweetheart Brenda and had three children, Alex, Landon, and Taylor. He worked at McNeilus for 17 years selling mixers.

Donald Max, Borgen Sr, (Donnie) age 79 passed away at his home in Elko  New Market on February 28,2023.  
Donnie was preceded in death by parents, Albert and Regina (Chalmers)  Borgen, step-mother Ruth (Pass) Borgen; sister Elaine (Borgen) Cross and brother Allen Borgen. 
Donnie is survived by wife of 54 years, Linda (Anderson) Borgen; children,  Donald Jr., DJ (Kim) Borgen, Melissa (Adam) Barsness; grandchildren, Tyson, Levi, Jacob, Noah, Kolten, Jace, Harper and one great-granddaughter, Violet and sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, and their  spouses.  

Dorothy V. Johnson, age 63, of Bloomington, MN, formerly of New Prague, MN passed away on March 8, 2023 after courageously battling cancer for 6 months. Dorothy was a faithful Christian and loyal caregiver to all. She will be remembered for her outgoing and fun-loving personality. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all.

Mary Therese Hart, age 94, of Shakopee, MN, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Shakopee.  Mary was born in Cedar Lake Township, MN, on June 5, 1928, the daughter of Martin and Mary Ann (Hickey) Hart.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Mary Ann; brother, Cyril.
Visitation Thursday, March 16, from 9-11 AM, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM, at Church of St. Mary, 535 Lewis Street South, Shakopee. Interment Catholic Cemetery, Shakopee.
Arrangements with McNearney-Schmidt Funeral and Cremation, Shakopee, 952-445-2755.

Bernadine D. Svoboda, age 89, of New Prague, died peacefully, with her family at her side on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Bernadine was born on June 14, 1933 in Helena Township, Scott County to Wenceslaus J. and Anna M. (Simon) Kubes, Sr.  She grew up in rural New Prague, attended country district school, and graduated from New Prague High School.    She married William J. Svoboda on June 16, 1955 at St.

Kay Wollin, 72, of New Prague, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 3, 2023, after a sudden, but brief, illness. Kay was born on February 28, 1951, in Alexandria, MN to Freddie Glade Olson and Marion Louise Olson (Bartholeme) and attended Alexandria Public Schools.