Germscheid, John G., age 84, of Coon Rapids, formerly of Le Center, passed away July 24, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Gertrude and Raymond; brother, Richard; brother-in-law, Mike Hanlon. Survived by wife of 62 years, Donna; children, Steven (Michele), Vincent (Lynn), Lisa (Peter) Siddons, Allen (Lori), Warren (Lisa); 16 grandchildren; sister, Mary Agnes Hanlon; brothers, Eugene (Elaine), Karl (Sandra); sister-in-law, Anne Germsheid; nieces & nephews; other relatives and friends.

Ruth Ann Doherty, age 95, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.  Ruth Ann was born on May 15, 1923 in Morgan, Minnesota to Albert C. and Ursula (Braunger) Fischer.  She attended St. Michael’s Catholic School and graduated from Morgan High School before going on to beauty school.  She opened her own salon, Ruth Ann’s, in Morgan, married Elmer M. Doherty on January 13, 1945 in Morgan, and remained in Morgan while her husband served in WWII.  After Elmer completed his military service, the couple moved to New Prague, where Dr.

Leonard P. Eischens, age 92, of St. Benedict, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, July 20, 2018 at his home.  Leonard was born on September 1, 1925 in Helena Township to Adam M. and Ruth (Beckius) Eischens.  He was raised in the St. Benedict area, where he attended country school and graduated from New Prague High School.  He entered the U.S. Army, served in WWII, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.  He married Verna A. Giesen on September 5, 1959 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Union Hill and the couple made their home on a farm west of St.

Lillian J. “Lil” Tate, age 83, of New Prague, died suddenly but peacefully with her daughters at her side on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale.  Lil was born on June 1, 1935 in Cedar Lake Township to Joseph A. and Ludmilla A.

Rosemary DeGonda, 89, of Bloomington died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Friendship Village in Bloomington. Mass of Christian burial was held at Pax Christi Catholic Community in Eden Prairie on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 11:00 am with Fr. Bill Murtaugh presiding. Burial was at Fort Snelling, after the luncheon. Visitation was one hour prior to Mass at church.
Rosemary was born in New Prague, the daughter of John A Bednar and Agnes (Bruzek) Bednar. Both parents were of Czech descent. She had an older sister Edyth, all are deceased.

Richard “Dick” Houle passed away unexpectedly on his 83rd birthday, July 3, 2018, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Minneapolis, MN. He was a resident of Prior Lake, MN.  

Joyce Marie Kajer, age 88, of New Prague died suddenly on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague.  Joyce was born on March 14, 1930 in Chaska to Frank and Marie (Halloran) Kocks.  She moved to New Prague when her father transferred for his job during her high school years and graduated from New Prague High School.  She remained in New Prague and started working for Dr. Sladek as a dental assistant.  She married William B. Kajer on July 17, 1954 at St.

Regina J. Wagner, age 97 , of new Prague died peacefully on Saturday, June 30th, 2018 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Regina was  born on June 4, 1921 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Oscar Jernstrom and Mary Marron. She attended St. Rosalia grade school and high school in Pittsburgh, and graduated with a degree in Home Economics from Mount Mercy College in Pittsburgh. She worked on her masters degree at the University of Wisconsin.

Edward J. Hruby, age 97 of Lonsdale, MN passed into eternal life on June 26, 2018. Edward was born to Frank and Ann (Kuzelka) Hruby on February 27, 1921. 
Edward attended Catholic Schools in Lonsdale and New Prague. He met his lifetime sweetheart Adeline Sevcik. They married on May 4, 1942 in Lonsdale, before Ed had to leave for the service.

Melodé K. Girard, age 74, of New Prague, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.  Mel was born on July 10, 1943 in Davenport, IA to Arthur V. and Ruth A. (Boyd) Kirby.  She was raised in Marshalltown, IA and the family moved, settling in Colorado, where she met the man who would become her husband.  She and Kenneth E. Girard were married on November 16, 1957 in Denver, Colorado.  For the first years of their life, they traveled extensively for work and finally settled in New Prague in 1972.

Claire A. Hadac, age 93, of Northfield, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 25, 2018, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield.  Claire was born on October 9, 1924 in New Prague to Frank and Mary C. (Lexa) Hadac, Sr. She was a homemaker all her life and raised her four children in New Prague.  For the last 30 years she has resided in Northfield.  Claire was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Fraternity in Prior Lake.  She was happiest when spending time with her family and also loved cooking and fishing.

Thomas J. Simanovich, age 35, from New Prague, MN, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018. He was born on Nov. 22nd, 1982 in Hibbing, MN. Tom was a loving husband to his wife and adored and loved his three young children. He was an avid fan of everything Minnesota sports. He enjoyed things like golfing and fishing for what they were, but mostly for the opportunity they provided to spend time with friends and family. He displayed his appreciation for life and loved ones with a calm, patient and happy demeanor.

Alice M. Jirik, age 72, of New Prague, died suddenly but peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  Alice was born on July 29, 1945 in New Prague to Leo M. and Alyce R. (Shimek) Mamer.  She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School, and graduated as an LPN from St. Joseph School of Nursing in Mankato.  Alice married Donald C. Jirik on November 6, 1965 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church.  She was a very proud nurse, beginning and ending her career at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague.

Arthur August Schumann, age 80 of Prior Lake, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. A funeral service will be Friday, June 22, 2018 at 11AM with a visitation from 9:30-11AM all at Immanuel Lutheran on Fish Lake, 20200 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake. Arthur will be laid to rest at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Arthur’s grandchildren will act as pallbearers.

Dr. James Patrick O’Reilly, age 66 of Belle Plaine, passed away on June 16, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.  Memorial service will be at 11a.m. on Friday, June 22 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine.  Visitation will be from 4-8p.m. on Thursday at the Kolden Funeral Home and continue one hour prior to the service on Friday morning.  A luncheon will be held immediately following the service at the Vet’s Club. 

Father Francis J. Roach entered eternal life on June 14, 2018 at the age of 89.