Edith Ousky, age 94, of New Prague, died peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  Edith was born on February 26, 1924 in Tyler, MN to Nels and Marie (Johansen) Sorensen.  She graduated from Tyler High School and married Frank R.

Rueben R. Honza, age 88 of New Prague, died peacefully, with his family at his side on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.  Rueben was born on February 8, 1930 in Lanesburgh Township to Rudolf and Ottlina (Schlauderaff) Honza.  After graduating from New Prague High School, Rueben entered the US Navy, for which he served both actively and in the reserves.  He married Bernice A.

Sally A. Schmid, age 78, of New Prague, died suddenly but peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, August 10, 2018, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, MN.  Sally was born on April 29, 1940 in New Prague to Benedict J. and Katharine (Heinen) Bruzek.  She attended St.

Irene B. Puncochar, age 91, of Adams, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Adams Assisted Living.  Irene was born on June 29, 1927 to James and Bohumila (Pecka) Svoboda.  She married Edwin C. Puncochar on October 19, 1946 in New Prague and the couple made their home in New Prague, where they raised their three children. Irene worked for many years at MVE and at the Park Ballroom.  Irene was the ultimate people-person; she loved and was loved by everyone she met.

Elizabeth “Betty” Halloran, 89 of Belle Plaine, died peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Monday, July 23, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, July 30, 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine, MN. Visitation will be at the Kolden Funeral Home on Sunday, July 29, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. ~ 7:00 p.m. and one our prior to the Mass at church. Burial will be in St. Peter & Paul’s Catholic Cemetery, Belle Plaine, MN. Lunch to follow at church social hall.

Joyce Kathleen (Pladson) Fadden, age 85, of New Prague died Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine.  Joyce was born at her grandparents’ home in Lowry, MN on July 22, 1933 to Oscar A. and Hazel M. (Hagstrom) Pladson.  Joyce grew up in Brandon, MN where her dad and uncle, Leo Smedstad, owned and operated the Brandon Meat Market.  She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Grace Lutheran Church in Brandon.

Henry, Lester C., age 89 of Lakeville, MN passed away on July 19th, 2018. Preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Alice Marie Henry, parents; Herman and Minnie Henry; 6 sisters, Myrtle Sorensen, Hazel Tonsager, Verna Blesner, Mable Lovejoy Peters, Ida Madson and Lillian Erickson, and 2 brothers, Wallace and Robert Henry
Lester loved farming, fishing, vacationing, and his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He worked many years for UBC lumber company in Lakeville as well as farming.  

Germscheid, John G., age 84, of Coon Rapids, formerly of Le Center, passed away July 24, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Gertrude and Raymond; brother, Richard; brother-in-law, Mike Hanlon. Survived by wife of 62 years, Donna; children, Steven (Michele), Vincent (Lynn), Lisa (Peter) Siddons, Allen (Lori), Warren (Lisa); 16 grandchildren; sister, Mary Agnes Hanlon; brothers, Eugene (Elaine), Karl (Sandra); sister-in-law, Anne Germsheid; nieces & nephews; other relatives and friends.

Ruth Ann Doherty, age 95, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.  Ruth Ann was born on May 15, 1923 in Morgan, Minnesota to Albert C. and Ursula (Braunger) Fischer.  She attended St. Michael’s Catholic School and graduated from Morgan High School before going on to beauty school.  She opened her own salon, Ruth Ann’s, in Morgan, married Elmer M.