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Susan M. Kurkowski, 75

Susan M. Kurkowski, 75, of New Prague, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Jordan, surrounded by family.
Susan was born to Alvie and Claudia (Opsahl) Olson on July 20, 1944, in Barnesville, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm and then moved to Minneapolis with her family in her teens.

John A. Halloran, 95

With his family at his side on April 9, 2020,  John A. Halloran (age 95) died peacefully in the house he built on his farm in Belle Plaine Township.  Due to the restrictions with the COVID~19 Virus, services will be private.

Robert W. Vosejpka, 81

Robert W. Vosejpka, age 81 of Owatonna, MN, formerly of rural Lonsdale died peacefully on March 31, 2020 at The Emeralds in Faribault, MN.  
 Robert was born May 6, 1938 in Forest Township, rural Lonsdale, MN to Frank A. and Rose (Barta) Vosejpka. He was the youngest of 4 children. He attended country school through 8th grade and later graduated from Northfield High School. 

Patrick M. O’Malley, 67

Patrick M. O’Malley, age 67, of New Prague, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2020 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.  Pat was born on November 14, 1952 in New Prague.  He was the son of Elzear and Edna (Kennedy) O’Malley of Le Center.  He attended St.

Amanda D. Lake, 27

Amanda D. Lake, age 27, of Mankato, died suddenly in her sleep, on Sunday, April 5, 2020.  Amanda was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 27, 1992 to Daniel A.. and Doreen K. (Hanson) Lake.  She grew up in New Prague and graduated from New Prague High School.

DeWayne Lee Tuma, 81

Tuma, DeWayne Lee, of Crystal, passed away peacefully of stroke related complications while in hospice care at North Memorial Hospital Robbinsdale on March 21st, at the age of 81.  Preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Deanna (Rotter); parents Thomas and Mathilda (Schlauderaff); sister Genevieve Nelson and brother in-law Curtis Nelson;  brother Lloyd Tuma and sister-in-law Shirley (Johnson); sister Ardelle Tuma.  He is survived by his daughters Susan (Dennis) Paulson and Michelle Tuma; beloved granddaughter Alexa Paulson; nieces

Edna Mae Webster, 95

Edna Mae Webster, age 95, of Owatonna, formerly of Waterville, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Traditions of Owatonna.

Donald W. “Fuzzy” Eilers, 83

Donald W. “Fuzzy” Eilers, age 83, of New Prague, died peacefully with his loving wife at his side on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his home.  He died just shy of his 40th wedding anniversary.  Don was born on January 19, 1937 in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County to Edwin H. and Matilda L.

John R. Harty, 69

John R. Harty, age 69, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis.  John was born on August 28, 1950 in St. Paul, MN to Robert John and Sarah J. (Meyers) Harty.  He attended Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, graduated from Edina High School and received his BA from the University of St. Thomas.  John was teaching religion/German at St.

Arnold “Arnie” J. Horejsi, 91 - DEATH NOTICE

Arnold “Arnie” J. Horejsi, age 91, of Lonsdale, died Monday, March 23, 2020 at the Northfield Care Center. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed and will be announced by the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault.