George David Kovarik, of Osceola, IN passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2022, surrounded by his family.
George was born Sept 21, 1945, in New Prague, MN to George and Sylvia Kovarik and is survived by his wife of 56 years Patricia, sister Irene (Art Bolduc) Kovarik, and daughters Shelley (Scott) Suckow, Amy (Jason Maki) Kovarik, Laura (Billy) Cronkhite, and grandchildren Aidan and Sylvia Suckow, Nicholas Kovarik, and Billy and Samantha Cronkhite. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Darlene Kovarik.
Lois Carolyn Holetz, age 90, of Montgomery passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and special caregivers on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Traditions Assisted Living in Montgomery.
Fredrick Albert Roushar, age 68, passed away February 2, 2022. Fred was born in Minneapolis, MN, on July 19, 1953 to Albert & Sylvia Roushar. He grew up in Chanhassen, MN and later moved to Lonsdale, MN where he spent the remainder of his life.
Otis Richard Bell, Jr., 69, (formerly New Prague) passed away January 30, 2022 at his home in Ava, Missouri.
Otis was born March 12, 1952 in New Prague, Minnesota to Otis Thomas Bell, Sr. and Geraldine Doris (Ruehling) Bell.
Otis liked vintage cars and going to car shows. He enjoyed live music and being around people. He also loved watching the wildlife such as the deer, turkeys, and cardinals out the back window. Otis had a heart of gold and enjoyed helping others.
Jean Mary Jirik, 89, of Blackduck, MN died peacefully Wednesday, January 19, 2022, after suffering a massive stroke. She was surrounded by her loving family at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, Bemidji, MN.
Mary Speiker, age 85 of Shakopee, entered eternal life on Friday, January 28, 2022.
A visitation will be held Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 4-7 PM and Friday, February 4, 2022 from 9:30-10:30 AM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 S. Marschall Rd., Shakopee. Mass of Christian Burial following 11 AM at the Church of St. Mary (The Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne), 535 Lewis St. S., Shakopee. Per the family’s request, masks are required.
Mary will be laid to rest at Shakopee Catholic Cemetery with Father Michael Becker presiding.
Milton R. Dvorak, age 82, of Prior Lake, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side, on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Mankato. Milton was born on August 28, 1939 in New Prague to Anton J. and Lydia M.
Tabatha (Tab) Vohnoutka passed away on January 11, 2022, at the age of 36 in Biwabik, MN. She was born in Burnsville, MN, on December 27, 1985 to William (Bill) Crottier of Babbitt, MN and Therese Vohnoutka of Gainesboro, TN. She was a loving mother to her children Zoey and Arturo Cameron and Akron Hanson and was very proud of them.
Betty Jane Rogers, age 72, of New Prague, passed away suddenly, surrounded by her family, on January 18, 2022. Betty was born on January 24, 1949 in Redwood Falls to Benjamin & Beatrice (Stoll) Steinhouse. She grew up in Redwood Falls and attended Redwood Falls Public Schools. She married Richard “Rick” Rogers on December 12, 1970 in Bloomington. She helped in the family business, United Steel Products, for a few years before becoming her best self as a wonderful homemaker and mother. Betty enjoyed hosting parties and being on the lake. Numerous camping trips added to her love o
Guy Joseph Novak, age 55, of Veseli, MN, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his home. Guy was born at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague MN, to Joseph G. and Glorene A. (Fahrenkamp) Novak. He attended and graduated from New Prague High School in 1986.
Mary Beth Retterath, 58, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022.
Funeral Service will be 10:00 am Tuesday, January 18, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with private family burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Masks are required at the funeral Mass.
Dorothy Mae Machacek, age 88, of Faribault, MN, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at her home.
Robert W. Johnson, age 78, of Lonsdale, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, January 7, 2022. Bob was born on September 22, 1943 in Litchfield, MN to Algot W. and Olga A. (Strom) Johnson. He grew up in Dassel, graduating from Dassel High School and went on to attend the University of Minnesota St.
Jon Michael Eaves, age 82, of New Prague, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Jon was born in North Platte, Nebraska on June 7, 1939 to Beuford and Genevieve (Goodmanson) Eaves. He was the middle child to siblings, Gerhard Andrew, Janet Hildred, Beuford Allyn, and Gordon Eugene. He grew up in a home filled with love, music, and many beloved pets and where hard work and honesty were the cornerstones. From an early age he developed a deep faith in our Lord that guided him all through life.
Valeria “Val” (Turner) Thielman, age 94, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 with her son by her side at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.