Dorothy Adeline Jirik-Moore, 95, of New Prague, Minnesota died peacefully on November 4, 2021 at the Praha Village in New Prague.  Dorothy will be buried at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery of New Prague, MN.

Marvin J. ‘Marv’ Novotny, 72 of Houston, TX (formerly) of New Prague, MN, passed away on Tues. Aug. 24, 2021. Marv was born Oct. 31st 1948 in New Prague to Louis & Helen (Bartusek) Novotny.  He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from New Prague High School Class of 1966. 

Jeffrey Scott Jewett, 2/27/1968 – 10/31/2021
Jeff was born on February 27, 1968 to Dave and Peggy (Murphy) Jewett.  He graduated from Rosemount High School, and Mankato State University.  Jeff grew up in Valley Park, a neighborhood in Lakeville, and lived in Lonsdale and Rochester before moving to Farmington.

Erickson, Gary, age 71 of Elko-New Market, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on October 31, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Mildred. Survived by his wife of 39 years, Margaret; children, Josh Erickson (Kim Mooney) and Jessica Erickson (Jarvis Dotson); grandchildren, Arriana, Nalani, and JayCeon and also by Kim’s children, Kendall and Ainsley Rook; sister, LaVonne Erickson; also by many other family and friends.

Peggy Ann Olson, 74, of New Prague, MN died peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 surrounded by beloved family and caregivers, thus ending a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  She is survived by her loving husband, Jim, of 53 years; children, Josh (Michelle) Olson of Jacksonville, FL, Luana (Mark) Ciccarelli and granddaughter Madeline of St.

Kathryn J. Grassmann, age 74, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her home peacefully surrounded by her family after a 20 year battle with cancer. A Time of Gathering with closing words in honor of Kathy will be held from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 First St W, Jordan, MN 55352.

Scot Ben Cervenka, age 58, of Askov, MN formerly of New Prague passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2021.

Paul A. Yackley, age 76, of St. Paul, MN (formerly New Prague) passed away on the 20th, of October 2021 at his home in St. Paul.
Paul was born on August 23rd, 1945, the son of James P. and Loretta M. (Seifert) Yackley in Davenport, IA. He attended the St. Mary’s Mission Seminary, Techny, Il, from 1960-1961. He graduated from New Prague High School in 1963.

Irene Mae Overdahl, age 97, of New Prague, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living.  Irene was born on April 24, 1924 in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota to Rudolf H. and Ottlina L. (Schlauderaff) Honza.