Dorothy V. Johnson, age 63, of Bloomington, MN, formerly of New Prague, MN passed away on March 8, 2023 after courageously battling cancer for 6 months. Dorothy was a faithful Christian and loyal caregiver to all. She will be remembered for her outgoing and fun-loving personality. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all.

Mary Therese Hart, age 94, of Shakopee, MN, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Shakopee.  Mary was born in Cedar Lake Township, MN, on June 5, 1928, the daughter of Martin and Mary Ann (Hickey) Hart.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Mary Ann; brother, Cyril.
Visitation Thursday, March 16, from 9-11 AM, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM, at Church of St. Mary, 535 Lewis Street South, Shakopee. Interment Catholic Cemetery, Shakopee.

Bernadine D. Svoboda, age 89, of New Prague, died peacefully, with her family at her side on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Bernadine was born on June 14, 1933 in Helena Township, Scott County to Wenceslaus J. and Anna M. (Simon) Kubes, Sr.  She grew up in rural New Prague, attended country district school, and graduated from New Prague High School.    She married William J. Svoboda on June 16, 1955 at St.

Elaine Avis (Evenson) Blomquist went to be with her Lord on March 4, 2023, at age 96. 
Her foundation of faith began when Elaine was born at the farm home of her parents in rural Ettrick, Wisconsin, on December 12, 1926. She attended a nearby small country school. Wanting her to be able to continue her education, her parents made the difficult decision to move their only child, at 16, along with a young cousin, to Galesville, Wisconsin, on their own to attend high school.

Todd Allen Trcka, age 57, of rural Belle Plaine, died at his home following his third battle with cancer on Sunday evening, February 26, 2023.  A celebration of his life and sharing was held Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine.

Kay Wollin, 72, of New Prague, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 3, 2023, after a sudden, but brief, illness. Kay was born on February 28, 1951, in Alexandria, MN to Freddie Glade Olson and Marion Louise Olson (Bartholeme) and attended Alexandria Public Schools.

Linda A. Pesta, age 72, of Lonsdale, MN, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her family.

Marie A. Flicek, nee Jelinek, age 83 of New Prague, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Marie was born September 2, 1939 in Prague, Czechoslovakia, the daughter of Vladimir and Marie (Snopova) Jelinek.
Marie left Czechoslovakia with her family during WWII. They moved to Canada where they crop farmed for several years.

Julius J. “Sonny” Bisek, age 82, of New Prague, died peacefully but unexpectedly at his home at Queen’s Court on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  Sonny was born on April 1, 1940 in New Prague to Julius T. and Albina (Kriha) Bisek.  He lived his entire life in New Prague, attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial School and graduated from New Prague High School.  After military service in the US Army, Sonny worked his entire career with Holiday Foods, which became Cub Foods.  Sonny was a man of great faith, generously supporting St.