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Jeffrey Ryan Bissell, 82

Jeffrey Ryan Bissell, age 82, of Belle Plaine, MN, formerly of Jordan and New Prague, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Hennepin County Medical Center, in Minneapolis, MN. 

Georgieann Elizabeth (Entinger) Havlicek, 91

Georgieann Elizabeth Havlicek (Entinger) passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 91, surrounded by her family during her final days. Georgieann was born on 12/27/1933, in Carver County, MN, to Peter and Celia (Huss) Entinger and grew up on their family farm near New Prague, MN. 

On October 16, 1954, Georgieann was united in marriage with Frances Havlicek at St. John’s Catholic Church in Union Hill, MN. The couple moved to St. Paul, MN, where they raised their 5 children.

Terrance J. “Terry” Fahey, 77

Terrance J. “Terry” Fahey, age 77, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.  Terry was born on July 12, 1948, in New Prague, to Joseph and Blanche (Coghill) Fahey.  He grew up in the Belle Plaine area, graduating from Belle Plaine High School.  He joined the US Army Reserves and one magical night, met the woman to whom he would remain forever dedicated to at a wedding dance at the Waconia Ballroom.  He married Mary H. Pint on October 4, 1969, at St.

Leonard M. “Walleye Lenny” Adamek, 75

Leonard M. “Walleye Lenny” Adamek, age 75, of Lonsdale, peacefully passed away at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee on Friday, August 1, 2025. Lenny was born on July 30, 1950, in New Prague, to Myles L. and Lorraine (Flicek) Adamek. He grew up on his family’s farm in Webster and lived in Webster and Lonsdale his entire life. 

Elizabeth Glisczinski

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Glisczinski on July 26, 2025, in Issaquah, Washington.

Alice M. Jahnke, 96

Alice M. Jahnke, age 96, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Samaritan Bethany Inc. in Rochester, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 1, 2025, 10:30 a.m., at the Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, with interment following in the First Lutheran Cemetery in Glencoe.

Gathering of Family & Friends will be held will be held Friday, August 1, 2025, from 9:00-10:30 a.m., 1 ½ hours prior to the service ALL at the church.

James J. Kratochvil, 76

James J. Kratochvil, age 76, of New Prague, died peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Friday, July 25, 2025. Jim was born on September 25, 1948, in New Prague, to Wenceslaus “Vinny” and Agnes (Machacek) Kratochvil. A lifelong resident of New Prague, Jim attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial School, graduated from New Prague High School and went on to complete his associate degree at Dunwoody Technical College in Masonry.

Stephen A. Swenson, 81

Stephen A. Swenson, age 81, of New Prague, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Steve lived a life marked by love, service, and quiet determination.

Thomas Duane (Lynch) Wegleitner, 42

Thomas Duane (Lynch) Wegleitner, age 42, of Lonsdale, died tragically on Saturday, June 21, 2025, as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Nebraska, while returning from his daughter’s pageant.  The actions he took to avoid the oncoming vehicle saved his family’s life.

Thomas R. Walther, 89

Thomas R. Walther, age 89, passed away on July 9, 2025, at Mala Strana in New Prague after a long battle with metastatic prostate cancer.  He is survived by his son, John (Brenda) and daughter, Janice; granddaughters, Arianna, Maya, Renata; sister-in-law, Nancy.
   Tom grew up in Minneapolis and was the youngest of four children.  He attended Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Minnesota.  After college, he served as a Specialist in the Army.