Heikes, David H., age 82 of Elko-New Market, passed away March 5, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Herman and Carol, and brothers-in-law, Harvey Clark, Tom Petherbridge, Leigh Betts, Arnold Knutson, Bob Umbehocker. David is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Ellie (James) White, Connie (Jason) Risser, Bruce (Laurie), Dan, and Becky (Gordy) Hallstrom; 19 grandchildren; 4 great- grandchildren; siblings, Chuck, Larry, Margaret Umbehocker, Helen Clark, Charlotte Betts, Amy Billman and Shirley Knutson; also by other loving family and friends.

Arlene R. Pexa, age 78, of Chaska, formerly of New Prague, died suddenly on Saturday, March  2, 2019 at her home in Chaska.  Arlene was born on February 18, 1941 to Sylvester and Celestine “Sally” (Barten) Deutsch in New Prague.  She graduated from New Prague High School and attended Minneapolis Cosmetology School.  Arlene married Norman F. Pexa on May 2, 1964 at St.

Myron J. Eischens of New Prague, died peacefully at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine on Saturday, March 2, 2019.  He was born March 11, 1928 at the original New Prague Hospital.  He attended the elementary schools in St. Benedict and St. Wenceslaus and graduated from New Prague High School in 1946.  Myron worked for Continental Machine Inc. as a pattern maker for about 25 years prior to farming. Myron waited many years before he met the love of his life and  married Anna Albina Svoboda on May 29, 1974 at St.

Bonita Marie Tupy, age 54, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, March 1, 2019 at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee.  Bonnie was born on September 30, 1964 in Shakopee to Lloyd A. and Carol L. (Pawelk) White.  Her parents were killed in a car accident when Bonnie was almost 4 and she was raised by her grandparents, Ed & Lillian White.   She graduated from New Prague High School in1983 and married Arnie Dale Tupy on August 11, 1984 at St.

Violet Anne Bachman, age 92, of New Prague, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 27, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague.  Vi was born January 21, 1927 near Princeton, Minnesota to Frank & Agnes (Fradette) Betzler.  She attended grade school at Swatara and high school in Hill City and Aitkin.  She met her future husband, Herschel F. Bachman on her 19th birthday at a dance in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.  They married on August 15, 1946 in Estherville, Iowa and began their life together in Minneapolis.

Sandmann, Gene Lloyd, age 81 of Webster, MN, passed away at his home on February 25, 2019. Gene retired from the City of Burnsville after 28 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Gladys, and sister, Joyce McGowan.

Aelred A. (Butch) Wagner, age 80, of New Market, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault, MN.  A Mass of Christian Burial will celebrate his life on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 11:00 am at the Church of St. Nicholas in New Market, MN.  Visitation will begin at 9:30 am.

Harry Tuma, 75, of Montgomery, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Mass of Christian Burial following at 11 a.m. with Father Victor Valencia officiating. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Lonsdale.
Harry was born on June 16, 1943, in Lonsdale to Emil and Emma (Smisek) Tuma. Harry attended Immaculate Conception School in Lonsdale and attended New Prague High School.

William “Bill” A. Pass, age 84, of Jordan, MN, entered eternal peace on February 20, 2019, at New Prague Mayo Hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, February 26, at 11 am, with a time of gathering 2-hours prior, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Jordan. Father Neil Bakker will preside, with Bill’s sons acting as urn bearers. Military Honors will be provided by the Jordan Vets and New Prague Honor Guards. A family private burial will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Rosemary “Rosie” (Tikalsky) Busch, of Jordan, passed away February 17, 2019 at the age of 82.  A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (104 First Street West) in Jordan.  Mass of Christian Burial is Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St.

Margaret M. Sticha, age 71, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Margaret was born on September 4, 1947, in Shakopee to Jerome A. and Bernice A. (Wolf) Sand. She attended St. Mary’s Purification Grade School in Marystown and was a 1965 graduate of Guardian Angels High School. Prior to her marriage to William R. Sticha on October 12, 1968 at St. Mary’s Purification Church in Marystown, Margaret worked for Scott County Welfare.

Ella R. Jahn, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2019, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Ella was born on November 21, 1928, in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, MN to Frank J. and Rose (Panek) Dietz. She attended country district school and graduated from New Prague High School. She married Harold C. Jahn on September 7, 1945, at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a lifelong resident of the Lanesburgh area, where she and her husband raised their four children and she whole-heartedly entered into farm life.

Emil R. Moran, age 87, of New Prague, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Emil was born on July 14, 1931 in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, MN to Amab F. and Emma (Blaha) Moran, Jr. He attended New Prague High School and entered the US Navy following graduation. Emil married Sharon R. Pecholt on March 15, 1986 in Shakopee and the couple made their home in rural New Prague. Emil worked as a mechanic for many years with the City of New Prague at the New Prague Golf Club. He was a member of the VFW.

James “Chester” Retka, 85, of Montgomery, passed away on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at his home in Montgomery. Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 17, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery, visitation one hour prior at the funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Lexington. Military Honors will be provided by the Montgomery area Honor Guard.

Judy E Hennen, age 76 of Burnsville passed away peacefully with her son and daughter at her side, Monday February 11, 2019 following a brief illness.

Cora (Marcum) Filius, 72, of Fridley, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. 
She was born August 2, 1946, in Kingsport, TN, to George and Marcella (Dubey) Marcum. She attended Central Lakes Community College, where she earned an Associate of Arts degree, and made a lifetime career of serving others. She was a member of FaithPoint Lutheran Church in New Prague, where she enjoyed serving others for many years on the meals team. She also enjoyed participating in the Women’s Bible Study.