New Prague Obituaries Archives

May 25, 2026

Rita Margaret (Pieper) Gestach

Rita Margaret (Pieper) Gestach, age 92, of Carver, MN, formerly of Chaska, MN, died peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society of Waconia, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 28 2026, 11:00 AM at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 218 West Second Street, Chaska, MN. The visitation […]

May 25, 2026

Marjorie Elaine Fulghum

Marjorie Elaine Fulghum, age 88 of Le Sueur, MN died on Friday, May 15, 2026 at her son’s home in Kasota, MN. Memorial services will be on Sunday, June 7, 2026, 11:00 a.m., Kolden Funeral Home in Le Sueur. Visitation will be at the Kolden Funeral Home Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. ~ […]

May 22, 2026

Carol Margaret Kratochvil Carlson

Carol Margaret Kratochvil Carlson, 76, passed away on January 28, 2026, in Houston, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of independence, strength, and simple joys. Born in New Prague, Minnesota, to Agnes and Wenceslaus Kratochvil, Carol cherished her small-town upbringing alongside her five siblings and a large, close-knit circle of cousins and friends. A trailblazer of […]

May 22, 2026

Donna Marie (O’Brien) Forner

Donna Marie (O’Brien) Forner, age 96, longtime resident of Chaska, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Auburn Home of Waconia, MN. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:00 AM at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 218 West Second Street, Chaska, MN, with her grandson, Father Clayton […]

May 19, 2026

Donald J. Novotny

Donald J. Novotny, age 83, of New Prague, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026. Donald was born on January 11, 1943, to Joseph and Mary (Tupa) Novotny. He was raised on the family farm alongside his ten siblings and was the second oldest of the family. Don attended New Prague High School and, after […]

May 16, 2026

Willis Herrmann

Willis Herrmann, age 92 of Glencoe, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Grand Meadows Senior Living in Glencoe. Memorial service 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 21, 2026 at First Ev. Lutheran Church in Glencoe. Gathering of family and friend Thursday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment with military honors in the […]

May 12, 2026

Elsie Louise Reaume

Elsie Louise Reaume, age 82, passed away on May 7, 2026. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Zion United Church of Christ in Le Sueur at 11 AM. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Interment will be in Mound Cemetery, Le Sueur, MN. Elsie was born on June 7, […]

May 12, 2026

William Charles Bergevin

William Charles Bergevin, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully on May 6, 2026 at New Perspective Senior Living in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Bill was the son of Edward and Adelaide (Peterson) Bergevin. Bill attended Immaculate Conception School, Bethlehem Academy High School in Faribault, MN and St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN earning a BA […]

May 11, 2026

DAVID “DAVE” THOMAS SOUKUP

DAVID “DAVE” THOMAS SOUKUP, age 75 of Montgomery, died surrounded by his family on the evening of Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Dave was born in New Prague on March 19, 1951, to parents Frank H. and Evelyn M. (Daleiden) Soukup. […]