Marian Alice (Vales) Jamnik, age 99 of Shoreview, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Johanna Shores Arden Hills. Marian was born in New Prague in 1923 to Joseph and Emma Vales, the youngest of four children.
Richard J. “Dick” Krava, age 71, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home. Dick was born on October 29, 1951 in New Prague to Clarence and Adeline (O’Connell) Krava. He was raised in New Prague, attending St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduating from New Prague High School. He attended 3 years at Mankato State College before attending Vermillion Community College and receiving an associate of arts and an associate of science degree.
Leonard Lubbers, age 94, of Shakopee, MN died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the Minnesota Masonic Home, Bloomington, MN.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 21, 2023, from 9:30-11:00 AM, followed by Memorial service at 11 AM, all held at SJA-Church of Saint Mary, 535 Lewis St. S, Shakopee. Inurnment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.
Marvin R. Wondra, age 91, of Montgomery, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Traditions of Montgomery. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 19 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 20 at 11 a.m. with visitation 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. all held at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Fr. Tom Niehaus officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in Calvary Cemetery in Montgomery.
Beth Ann Chapman, age 56, of St. Paul, passed away on February 4, 2023.
Beth “Banny” was born to parents, Harvey and Eileen (Foss) Chapman on September 10, 1966 in Edina, MN, before moving to Montgomery in 1970. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Montgomery, MN. She graduated from Montgomery-Lonsdale High School in 1985 and attended St. Cloud State University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
Corinne (Connie) Suel Turek, 92, of Bay Village, Ohio, passed away February 8. Connie was born on October 27, 1930 in New Prague to Leonard and Eleanor (Nurenberg) Suel. She attended St. Wenceslaus Elementary School and New Prague High School.
Richard (Rick) Ray Rogers, age 77, of New Prague, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 31, 2023. Rick was born February 16, 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Delmar and Eleanor (Brown) Rogers. He was the second oldest out of three. He grew up in Bloomington helping raise and train collies along with his sister and her pet raccoon. He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1964. After high school he worked various jobs before getting into the family business at United Steel Products Company, Inc.
Mary Lucille Jirak, age 93, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by family on January 29, 2023, at MCHS Hospital, Mankato. Mary was born on May 20, 1929 at St. Thomas in Derrynane Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota to Richard J. and Nora E. (Sullivan) Shaughnessy. She graduated from Le Sueur High School in 1946. Mary received Teacher Training in Mankato and taught in a one-room schoolhouse in Le Sueur County. She married her husband of almost 70 years, Clarence, on May 23, 1953 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in St.
