People were checking out the street vendors and shops participating in the second annual Flea Market Plus in New Prague despite overcast skies on Friday, Aug. 24. The sales and deals continue on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The forecast calls for a beautiful day for sidewalk sales and savings at the stores with partial sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-70s to the low 80s. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

The for sale sign still stands outside the Le Sueur City Museum, but according to legal records, the historic property has been sold.
Le Sueur County Historical Society (LCHS) sold the property in January.
The land and buildings at 709 2nd Street North in Le Sueur, which is the location of the Le Sueur City Museum, are now owned by dairy cooperative Agropur Inc., according to an online property search.
A warranty deed filed with Le Sueur County in January 2018, indicates that the sale of the property occurred on January 17.

The New Prague City Council approved at its Monday, Aug. 20, meeting a 3.2 percent off-sale malt liquor license for the new Kwik Trip in New Prague.
The city received an application from the Kwik Trip at 100 Fourth Ave. NW, which is currently under construction. It is proposed that operation of the liquor license at the business will begin on or after Monday, Sept. 10, with the license period to run from that date and expire on March 31, 2019.

Duban, Thomas G., age 87 of Lonsdale passed away August 22, 2018. Preceded in death by his wife, Martha (nee Svoboda); grandson, Darrin; sisters, Martha Tupy and Rose Peterson; brother-in-law, Al Swedin. 
Survived by his children, Leonard (Sharon), Wallace (Linda), Renee (Dale) Detlie, Dennis (Ann), Denise (Dan) Nelson, Charles, Edward, and Patricia (David) Houseworth; 18 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; siblings, Mary Ann (Richard) Langeslag, Robert (Sylvia), David (Bonnie), and Juanita Swedin; also by loving nieces and nephews.

Friedges, James L., age 80 of New Market, passed away August 20, 2018. Jim was born on the family farm in New Market in 1938. He lived on the family farm until he married Jeanne Oldenburg in 1967. Together they had 4 children and lived in New Market their entire lives. Jim worked at the Ford Plant in St. Paul for 32.6 years. In 1972 Jim became the city clerk for New Market and later became the Mayor from 1992-2005. He was also in charge of planning and zoning. While Mayor he had many successes growing a small town in changing times.

Alvin Ambroz, age 84, of Madelia, MN, formerly of Waterville/New Prague, MN died on Friday, August 10, 2018, at the Madelia Community Hospital.
A Service was held at the Luther Memorial Home, on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 10:00 am, followed by military honors by the Madelia Area Veterans Honor Guard.
The clergy was Father Timothy Hall. Interment was at the Medo-Central Cemetery in Pemberton, MN.
Arrangements were with the Sturm Funeral Home in Madelia. On line condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Marion Tupy (Mary Ann Marek), 80
It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Marion Tupy (Mary Ann Marek), 80, announce her passing. Marion was born to the late Joseph A. & Emily Marek on September 28, 1937. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by family members on August 19, 2018.
The oldest of 5 children, Marion was born in Lonsdale, Minnesota and grew up in Londsdale on the family farm. She graduated from New Prague High School, Class of 1955.

Violet V. Krohn, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, August 20, 2018 at The Villages of Lonsdale.  Vi was born on October 10, 1931 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur County to Louis & Valdeyn (Preuss) Gruetzmacher.  She was raised on Lexington Lake and left home at age 16 to attend Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm.  She married Orville W.

Marilyn A. Hudspeth, age 71, of New Prague, died peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center. Marilyn was born on October 23, 1946 in Algona, Iowa, to Le Roy and Alma (Grandgenett) Stoffel. She graduated from Bishop Garrigan High School and following business school, worked at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. She married Thomas A. Hudspeth on June 14, 1969 at St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church in Algona and the couple eventually settled in New Prague.  Marilyn was an active member in St.

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Bisek, died on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague.  Betty was born on June 2, 1932 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, to George T. and Mayme B. (Tupy) Sevcik.  She  attended elementary school in Lonsdale and graduated from Montgomery High School.  Betty married Henry R. Bisek on October 18, 1952 at St.

Gary Dewayne Hughes, July 14,1941 – July 31, 2018.
It is with great sorrow the family announces his passing following an extensive battle with cancer. Born to Loren and Grayce Hughes, he lived on his family farm in Osakis, MN.  Gary graduated High School in 1959. Joined the Air Force in 1961, where he spent three years in Germany.  He returned stateside, moved to New Prague, MN and married Betty (Victorine) Glattly in 1976 and raised their 5 children.

Edith Ousky, age 94, of New Prague, died peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  Edith was born on February 26, 1924 in Tyler, MN to Nels and Marie (Johansen) Sorensen.  She graduated from Tyler High School and married Frank R.

Rueben R. Honza, age 88 of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family at his side on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  Rueben was born on February 8, 1930 in Lanesburgh Township to Rudolf and Ottlina (Schlauderaff) Honza.  After graduating from New Prague High School, Rueben entered the US Navy, for which he served both actively and in the reserves.  He married Bernice A.

Sally A. Schmid, age 78, of New Prague, died suddenly but peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, August 10, 2018, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, MN.  Sally was born on April 29, 1940 in New Prague to Benedict J. and Katharine (Heinen) Bruzek.  She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, graduated from New Prague High School, and attended the University of Minnesota before finishing her education at the Minnesota School of Business.  She worked as a secretary for a Medical Lab for a short time before marriage.  She married Eugene C. Schmid, Jr. on May 26, 1962 at St.

Irene B. Puncochar, age 91, of Adams, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Adams Assisted Living.  Irene was born on June 29, 1927 to James and Bohumila (Pecka) Svoboda.  She married Edwin C. Puncochar on October 19, 1946 in New Prague and the couple made their home in New Prague, where they raised their three children. Irene worked for many years at MVE and at the Park Ballroom.  Irene was the ultimate people-person; she loved and was loved by everyone she met.

Joyce Kathleen (Pladson) Fadden, age 85, of New Prague died Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine.  Joyce was born at her grandparents’ home in Lowry, MN on July 22, 1933 to Oscar A. and Hazel M. (Hagstrom) Pladson.  Joyce grew up in Brandon, MN where her dad and uncle, Leo Smedstad, owned and operated the Brandon Meat Market.  She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Grace Lutheran Church in Brandon.
After graduating from Brandon High School, Joyce attended nursing school in Fargo, ND, graduating in 1954.