New Prague Obituaries Archives - Page 2 of 63

January 26, 2026

Donald Leroy Mekeland Jr.

Donald Leroy Mekeland Jr., age 81 of Belle Plaine, MN, formerly of Chaska, MN, died peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Lutheran Home of Belle Plaine, MN. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, 11:00 AM at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 218 West Second Street, Chaska, MN, with Father Tony […]

January 26, 2026

EVELYN ELIZABETH BARABASH

EVELYN ELIZABETH BARABASH, age 79, of Montgomery, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at St. Mary Hospital in Rochester. Evelyn was born on March 5, 1946, in Minneapolis to David and Louise (Corbine) Belille. She was raised in New Prague, where she attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School. Among her siblings and cousins, she was […]

January 25, 2026

Matthew Eugene Robert Kadrlik

Matthew Eugene Robert Kadrlik, age 50, a lifelong resident of Montgomery, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer—one he faced with remarkable strength, quiet determination, and without complaint. Matt was born on March 13, 1975, in New Prague, […]

January 25, 2026

Norman Eugene Hallet

Norman Eugene Hallet, age 94, of New Prague, passed away on January 23, 2026. Norm was born on August 2, 1931, in Faribault, Minnesota, to Ferdinand and Pauline Hallet. He was raised alongside his 11 siblings. On July 10, 1965, he married Catherine Chromy at St. Wenceslaus Church in New Prague. Together, they raised six […]

January 24, 2026

Colleen C. Jopp

Colleen C. Jopp, age 65, of rural Mayer passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Memorial Service will take place Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (505 Westminster Ave. SW) in Watertown with Rev. George Morris as officiant. Gathering of family and friends held at the church Friday from 12:00 […]

January 24, 2026

Betty Ann Gruetzmacher

Betty Ann Gruetzmacher, of Shakopee, passed away on January 22, 2026 at the age of 88. She will be missed by her loving family. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Road) in Shakopee. A Christian Funeral will […]

January 20, 2026

GEORGINE “JEAN” ROSE BRADSHAW

GEORGINE “JEAN” ROSE BRADSHAW, age 93, a resident of Praha Village in New Prague, formerly of Le Center, passed away on January 7, 2026, at Episcopal Church Home in St. Paul assisted by Our Lady of Peace Hospice. Jean was born on February 12, 1932, in Erin Township, Rice County, Minnesota, to John and Emma […]

January 19, 2026

Gina Lynn (Garvey) Niesche

Gina Lynn (Garvey) Niesche, age 60, of Glencoe, MN, formerly of Carver, MN, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at her home after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11:00 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1407 Cedar Avenue North, Glencoe, MN, 55336, with Pastor […]

January 17, 2026

Wanda Jean Roethler

Wanda Jean Roethler, age 68 of Le Center, MN passed away on January 14, 2026, at the Central Health Care Center in Le Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Wanda’s family will greet guests at a visitation on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the Le Center Funeral Home; […]

January 15, 2026

PATRICK JOHN FREEMAN

PATRICK JOHN FREEMAN, age 69 of New Prague, died at his home on the evening of Sunday, January 11, 2026 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Patrick was born in Faribault on July 7, 1956 to parents Francis “Bud” and Fern (Stoltz) Freeman. He was the fifth of seven children. Patrick’s father was an […]

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