Although the regular season didn’t progress as seamlessly as planned, New Prague’s cooperative indoor softball team won a berth in the state tournament Wednesday, May 6, with a big win over Anoka in the league pla
The Elko New Market Safety Camp had 62 children, from kindergarten through eighth grade attend.
New Prague’s boys’ volleyball had a light week as the Trojans clipped the Westonka White Hawks in four games in a Metro West Conference Match, Tuesday, May 5.
Rev. Michael Miller is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his ordination Sunday, May 17, at St. Patrick Catholic Church’s social hall after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Fr. Miller's actual 30th anniversary is May 25.
New Prague High School students drove more than a dozen tractors of various sizes, models and years to school Friday, May 15.
With the championship portion of its schedule just around the corner, New Prague track athletes are looking to round into top form as the Metro West and Section 1AAA meets near.
Heading down the stretch toward the section playoffs, New Prague’s girls’ and boys’ lacrosse teams earned big wins during the past week.
On a windy afternoon in New Prague, the NPHS boys’ tennis team defeated Mankato East in the opening round of the section boys’ tennis team tournament Tuesday afternoon, May 12, at the high school.
New Prague Area Schools has named Michael Schmidt as the next activities director of New Prague Area Schools, pending school board approval.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inez C. Jirik (Tupa), age 92 of Lonsdale passed away June 15, 2018 at the Villages of Lonsdale. She was born on the family farm in Websterl MN to John and Katherine Tupa (Sirek) on February 27, 1926. She married George Jirik in Hazelwood, on November 10, 1951.
Bigley, Shirley Ann, of New Prague, passed away peacefully at home on June 10th, 2018 at the age of 71. Born Oct. 23, 1946. Shirley loved planting her gardens and plotting where to put way too many flowers each spring. She enjoyed watching birds, especially Eagles. Shirley loved watching the Mn Vikings play and yell at the tv when they didn’t play well.
Thomas A. Illg, age 72, of New Prague, died suddenly at his home on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Tom was born on July 5, 1945 in Slayton, MN to Adolph N. and Evelyn R. (Giefer) Illg. He was raised on a farm in Ellsborough Township, graduated from Ruthton High School, and attended Granite Falls Vocational School, where he earned his degree in hydraulics. Tom served with the US Army National Guard during the Vietnam era. On December 16, 1972, he married Charlotte A.
Barbara L. Hennes, age 70, of New Prague, died suddenly in her sleep at her home on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Barbara was born April 13, 1948 in St. Paul, MN and was adopted into her loving home by Mathias and Lucille (Hentges) Kreuser. She attended parochial school in Marystown and graduated from Guardian Angels High School. She married Gerald E.
Francis Theodore “Grundy” Grundhoffer, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home in Rapid City.
Oliver P. Busch, age 86, of New Prague, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Friday, May 25, 2018. Oliver was born on August 7, 1931, in St. Benedict, MN to Florian and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Busch. He attended St. Benedict School and spent most of his life in the St. Benedict area. He entered the US Army in 1952, serving in the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in 1954. He married the love of his life, Louise A. Pieper, on June 20, 1956, at St. Mary’s Church in Marystown, MN. Together they raised their seven children on the Busch family farm in St. Benedict.
Sheila “Susie” Stanton, age 64, of Northfield, passed away on May 24, 2018. Sheila was an avid gardener and was instrumental in starting many farmers markets. She is preceded in death by her parents, Myron and Donna Fredrickson. She is survived by her husband, Jerry; children, Kristine (Jesse) Flies, Shawn (Cindy) Wierson, Craig (Leanna) Wierson, and Megan Stanton (significant other, Casey Fettig); 20 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; siblings, Keith, Terry (Debbie), Connie (Curt) Grisim, and Brad and Brian Fredrickson; many nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.
Agnes L. (Witt) Salverson “Aggie”, 81 of Mobridge, S. Dakota, was called home March 4.
Survived by her nieces Therese (Dean) Wolfgram of Cottage Grove, MN; Bonnie (Kevin) White of Bricelyn, MN; nephew Joe (Kelly Raatz) Witt of Shakopee, MN; 2 great nephews, Jonathan and Connor Wolfgram of Cottage Grove, MN; 2 great nieces Marie and Julia Witt of Shakopee, MN and sister-in-law Penny Witt of Shakopee, MN.
Preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and Mary Witt; brother William Witt and husband Richard Salverson.
