Edna Mae Webster, age 95, of Owatonna, formerly of Waterville, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Traditions of Owatonna.
Donald W. “Fuzzy” Eilers, age 83, of New Prague, died peacefully with his loving wife at his side on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his home. He died just shy of his 40th wedding anniversary. Don was born on January 19, 1937 in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County to Edwin H. and Matilda L.
John R. Harty, age 69, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis. John was born on August 28, 1950 in St. Paul, MN to Robert John and Sarah J. (Meyers) Harty. He attended Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, graduated from Edina High School and received his BA from the University of St. Thomas. John was teaching religion/German at St.
Arnold “Arnie” J. Horejsi, age 91, of Lonsdale, died Monday, March 23, 2020 at the Northfield Care Center. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed and will be announced by the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault.
Ermin Edward Wolf, age 80, of Jordan died peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2020, surrounded by his loving, devoted wife Jane and six children. Ermin was born July 13, 1939, to Raymond and Hildegard (Schloesser) Wolf in Jordan, Minnesota. He was raised in the St. Benedict area.
He learned the true meaning of hard work, growing up on the farm and working alongside his father. At age 18, his father passed and he took over the farm that has now been in the family for over a century. He continued to learn from his father-in-law Leonard Seifert.
Freda Joyce Wacker, age 78, of New Prague, died on Monday, February 24, 2020 Mayo Systems in Rochester.
Private family services will be held in West Virginia at a later date.
Freda was born on June 7, 1941 in Hollygrove, West Virginia to Frank and Viola (Hill) Swartz. Freda was united in marriage to Ronald Wacker January 11, 1964.
Freda enjoyed gardening, flowers, babysitting, cooking/ baking, traveling, and dog sitting.
Barbara Ellen Miller, age 81 of rural Belle Plaine died peacefully at home on March 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving, devoted husband Val and family after a courageous battle with cancer. Barbara was born September 20, 1938 to Lester and Helen (Dryer) Scholl in Salem, South Dakota and grew up near St. Peter, MN. She married the love her life, Val Miller on September 20, 1953 and for 66 wonderful years they were an inseparable team. It was rare to see one without the other.
Ellen Dubbe, age 80 of Waconia, entered eternal life on Friday, March 20, 2020. Funeral services will be held later at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia.
On August 3, 1939 in Le Center, Minnesota, Ellen was born to parents John and Hazel (Squires) Novotny. She was one of seven children.
Ellen Dubbe, age 80 of Waconia, entered eternal life on Friday, March 20, 2020. Funeral services will be held later at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia.
On August 3, 1939 in Le Center, Minnesota, Ellen was born to parents John and Hazel (Squires) Novotny. She was one of seven children.
Donald C. Jirik, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully at home in the presence of his children on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Don was born on May 9, 1941 in New Prague to Emil A. and Helen M. (Kriha) Jirik, Sr. He graduated from New Prague High School and then entered the US Navy, where he served as Senior Chief Petty Officer for 22 years. He married the love of his life, Alice M. Mamer on November 6, 1965 at St.
Richard (Dick) Myles Kadrlik, age 74, of Rosemount passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Dick grew up in New Prague, MN and settled in Rosemount, MN with his family. He worked as a Cement Finisher and was a proud member of the Cement Masons Union. During his retirement he enjoyed yard work, going to car shows and making concrete lawn décor. He also enjoyed meeting his buddies for coffee and laughing at Bill Maher on Friday nights.
Lanny F. Holzer, of Jordan passed away peacefully on March 5, 2020 at Oak Terrace Senior Living in Jordan at the age of 90. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 10 from 4-7 pm at Ballard Sunder Funeral and Cremation in Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday, March 11 at 11am with visitation one-hour prior at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan. Father Neil Bakker will preside. Full military honors will be provided by the Jordan Veteran’s Honor Guard. Pall-bearers will be Lanny’s grandchildren. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Jordan.
Stanley J. Puncochar, age 92, of New Prague, died peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Stanley was born on April 30, 1927 in Cedar Lake Township, Scott County to Joseph F.
Richard J. “Dick” Eischens, age 88, of New Prague, died peacefully in the presence of his family on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Amara Hospice in Edinberg, Texas. Dick was born on September 27, 1931 in New Prague to John and Mary (Svoboda) Eischens. He attended St. Benedict Parochial School, graduated from New Prague High School, and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from the University of St. Thomas. He worked for Northern States Power as the manager of the testing lab for 34 years. He married the love of his life, Annette G.
Johnny Pasek, longtime resident of Prior Lake, passed away March 11, 2020 at the age of 80. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 17th at 11AM with a visitation at 9:30AM at Bethel’s Rock Church, 6300 212th Street West, Farmington. Johnny was laid to rest at Concord Hill Cemetery with Pastor Kent Boyum presiding.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Hallum, Roger Pasek, Mike Hallum, Stephen Pasek, Tom Raduenz, Jimmy Volek, Joe Volek, and Dawson Hallum.
Heather M. Cotter, age 38, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, March 9, 2020. Heather was born on April 7, 1981, in New Prague to Gregory S. and Sharleen G. (Beuch) Scheffler. She graduated from New Prague High School and went on to complete courses in cosmetology. She married the love of her life, Robert N. “Butch” Cotter, Jr. on April 27, 2007 at St.