Betty J. Fahrenkamp, age 85, of Jordan passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Oak Terrace in Jordan, MN.
Funeral Service will be held Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church (100 6th St. W.) in Jordan with Rev. Jeremy Glowicki as officiant. Visitation held 1 hour prior to service. Interment in Spirit Hill Cemetery in Jordan.
Matt McCollister
Matthew was born to David and Susie McCollister on June 24th, 1981, in Duluth, MN. He was raised in New Prague, MN with his two younger brothers, Kyle and David. It was in this family that he developed his love of being a Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan.
Richard E. Unger, age 67, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side at home on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Richard was born on May 20, 1955 in New Prague to Albert and Irene (Ambroz) Unger. He graduated from New Prague High School and farmed for a short time before going to work at MVE/Chart, as a plumber/welder, the job he would hold for 32 years. After that he worked in various factories until his cancer diagnosis. After being good friends and kind of dating for 8 years, with just a little bit of a nudge, Richard married the love of his life, Nancy A.
William B. Kajer, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center. Bill was born on May 31, 1930 in New Prague to George and Margaret (Savage) Kajer. A lifelong resident of New Prague, Bill graduated from New Prague High School. He met the woman who would become his wife, Joyce Marie Kocks, while still in high school.
Evelyn E. Smisek (née Madera), age 97 of Minnetonka, passed away May 14, 2022.
Our eldest daughter, Eve Marie Musil, passed away on December 13, 2021 in Gilbert, AZ. She put up a good two-and-a-half year fight against cancer! She fought the battles but, in the end, she lost the war.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 12:00 Noon at Bruzek Funeral Home. Visitation will start at 10:00 AM until service time. Burial will take place at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery followed by lunch at the Legion Clubroom.
Eve’s favorite colors were red and black and casual attire is requested. bruzekfuneralhome.com
George David Kovarik, formerly from MN passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at K.C. Hall, 411 4th Ave. SW, New Prague, MN from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Please RSVP by text to Pat at 702-498-7883 by May 28, 2022.
Richard Schultz, age 74, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully May 16, 2022, after a 47-day battle with stomach cancer. All services held at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake, Prior Lake. A visitation will be on Thursday, May 19, from 4-7 pm, and on Friday, May 20, from 10-10:45 am, with a Christian Funeral at 11 am. Guests may also join via livestreaming by visiting immanuel-fishlake.org. Interment at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
Carl Albert Border, January 7, 1932 - April 29, 2022
Carl Albert Border passed away on April 29, 2022, after a prolonged illness.
Carl was born in Port Byron, Illinois to Samuel and Leila (Priest) Border, and was the youngest of seven children. He served in the U.S. Navy before completing an apprenticeship as a tool & dye maker. He married Lillian Murphy in 1961 and they had two children. They moved to Goose Creek, South Carolina in 1985, where he enjoyed his retirement and owned a fishing reel repair business.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Noah Stephens- Brown on May 6, 2022. This was unexpected and our family is devastated by the loss of our beloved son and brother. After overcoming brain cancer 4½ years ago, Noah died from bacterial meningitis brought on by complications from that brain surgery.
Thomas J. Shriver, age 87, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2022, from noon until 3 p.m. at Richter’s Woods Barn outside of Montgomery.
Mary Lee (Shonka) Berg, age 72, of New Prague, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at her home. Mary Lee was born on March 21, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN to Douglas and Alice (Nickel) Shonka. She graduated from New Prague High School and attended Mankato State College for a short time before finishing her education at a beauty school in Minneapolis. She worked as a beautician for a number of years. She met the man who would become her husband at a Sadie Hawkins dance when he came as a member of the rock band that played for the dance. She and Paul Berg were married on
Bruce Patrick Reynolds, age 82, of Montgomery, formerly of New Prague, died Friday, May 6, 2022, at Traditions of Montgomery.
Bruce was born on June 5, 1939, and adopted as an infant by Elmer P. and Dorothy Reynolds. He attended and graduated from schools in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. He served in the United States Army during the early 1960s.
He worked for many years as a bartender in his parents’ bar in New Prague, and later as a maintenance man and overnight staff at Sunrise Farm in Montgomery.
Rose Mary “Mickey” Havlicek, age 93 of Veseli, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022, with her family by her side.
She was born on February 3, 1929 in Hampton, MN and was married to Ray Havlicek on May 1, 1948. Rose Mary lived most of her life in Veseli, MN with her last three years spent at Traditions of Montgomery.
Francis E. Schoenecker, age 73, of New Prague, formerly of Montgomery, died peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Mala Strana Assisted Living. Francis was born on July 9, 1948 in New Prague to Erwin H. and Mary E. (Ademmer) Schoenecker. He attended Holy Redeemer Catholic School and graduated from Montgomery High School. He worked for Minnesota Valley Breeders for many years and finished out his career as a machinist for Scott Equipment.