Lillian Jean Nelson, age 69, of New Prague, died peacefully, with her family at her side, on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.  Jean was born on December 6, 1952 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Donald Paul and Betty Jean (Johnson) Katz.  She grew up and attended schools in Huron and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, until she met Donald Wayne Nelson at a drive-in movie and fate intervened.  It was love at first sight and Don knew that very night that Jean would become his bride; 6 months later, they ma

Due to the approaching storm the funeral will be postponed: Monday, Dec. 26th

George Patrick Luskey, age 74, of Shakopee, MN, died on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 218 W. 2nd Street, Chaska. The visitation will be held the evening prior at the Bertas Funeral Home, 200 West Third Street, Chaska. The burial will be at St. Anne's Catholic Cemetery in Le Sueur, MN. 
For dates and time please visit: www.bertasfh.com

Evelyn M. Novak, age 93, of Veseli, died peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center, New Prague, MN.  Born in Wheatland Township, Rice County on April 5, 1929, she was the daughter of Adolph and Rose (Machacek) Voracek.  She was raised on the family farm outside of Veseli, attended Holy Trinity School in Veseli, and graduated from New Prague High School.

Theodore “Ted” Simon, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family at his side on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Shakopee.  Ted was born on March 13, 1932 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, Minnesota to James J. and Mary A. (Kubes) Simon.  He grew up on the family farm near Veseli and graduated from New Prague High School. After serving in the US Army, he married his best friend and the love of his life, Lorraine A.

Russel “Roscoe” Robert Vohnoutka, age 54, of Lonsdale, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, November 13, 2022.  Russ was born in New Prague on August 25, 1968 to Joseph and Eraina (Stopski) Vohnoutka.  He graduated from New Prague High School and was currently working as a utility line surveyor for Vannguard Utility Partners.

Jane Busch, age 92, of New Prague, formerly of St. Benedict, died peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Belle Plaine Township on November 26, 1929, she was the daughter of Peter and Anna (Bartusek) Neisen.  She was raised on the family farm near Union Hill, MN, attended a country schoolhouse, and graduated from New Prague High School.

Heather Nichole Nelson (Traver), 43, of New Prague, died Monday, October 17, 2022. Born in Fussa,Tokyo, Japan. She was a GSR at Coborns and loved being outdoors, fishing and being with her family.

Dorothy Ann (Duban) Kocina, age  90, of New Prague passed away peacefully November 7, 2022 with family around her at Mala Strana in New Prague, MN.
 Dorothy was born on August 9, 1932 in Erin Township, Montgomery, MN to Frank and Anna (Peterka) Duban.  She was proud of her Czechoslovakian heritage and became Montgomery  Redbirds High School  Homecoming Queen.  After graduating from high school, she became a loving mother of 6 children while enjoying her life on the farm for 56 years.