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Charles E. "Chuck" Slavik, 82

Charles E. "Chuck" Slavik, age 82, of Tucson, AZ, and formerly of New Prague, died peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.  Chuck was born May 17, 1941, in Saint Paul, MN to Stanley and Catherine “Kay” (Schloesser) Slavik.
Chuck graduated from New Prague High School and soon after entered the US Army, where he trained as a military vehicle mechanic.  After being Honorably Discharged, he began working at Continental Machines in Savage, MN, where he worked as a hydraulic mechanic for nearly 40 years. 

Angela Mary "Rainbow Woman" Brewer, 67

Angela Mary Brewer, "Rainbow Woman", age 67, of Jordan, MN, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Angela was born in Shakopee, MN, on July 24, 1956, the daughter of Richard "Butch" and Carol (Wermerskirchen) Majerus. She was very loving, caring and always helped others. Angela prepared the best food, had the best parties, and she liked dancing. Although she was stern at times, she was very gentle, very organized and nonjudgmental.

Charles E. "Chuck" Slavik, 82 - Death Notice

Charles E. "Chuck" Slavik, age 82, of Tucson, AZ, and formerly of New Prague, died peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.
Arrangements are pending.

Nellie Elizabeth Molitor, 44

Nellie Elizabeth Molitor, age 44, of New Prague, died suddenly due to cancer complications on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park.            
She was born May 6, 1979, and is survived by parents Joe and Tina Molitor of Elko New Market, Minn.
Nellie graduated from New Prague High School in 1997 and the Minneapolis Business College of Roseville. 

Michael J. Liepold, 61

Michael J. Liepold, age 61, died peacefully with his family at his side as a result of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at Praha Village Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Mike was born March 20, 1962, in Heron Lake, Minn. to Marvin and Anne (Lusk) Liepold. 

Michael J. Liepold, 61 - Death Notice

Michael J. Liepold, age 61, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.
Arrangements are pending.

Viola Adeline Buske, 84

Viola Adeline Buske, age 84, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, at Villages of Lonsdale.
She was born Oct. 1, 1938 in Echo, Minn.. Vi was the third of five children born to Harold and Augusta (Hartke) Marquardt. Viola enjoyed many things in life including gardening, all her pets, spending time dancing with her husband and reminiscing with family and friends. Many things of importance, but nothing compares to what she enjoyed the most, spending time with all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Casey John Trimpey, 57

Casey John Trimpey, age 57, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.  Casey was born in Sarasota, Fla. on Sept. 15, 1965, to Robert and Joann (Colvin) Trimpey.  The family moved to Minnesota when Casey was five and he attended Chanhassen Public Schools.  He met the woman who would light up his life, Marietta “Mari” Stone, and the two were married Sept.

Elizabeth “Betty” Malecha, 81

Elizabeth “Betty” Malecha, age 81, of Jordan, Minn., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sept. 13, 2023.
A time of gathering will be held in honor of Betty on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 from 3 - 5:30 p.m. with a short prayer service starting at 5:30 p.m., all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 First St. W, Jordan, Minn.
Betty will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

Hannah Kallsen, 29

Hannah Kallsen, age 29, passed away Monday Sept. 4, 2023.
Hannah is survived by daughter Myla, parents Matt and Shelley Kallsen, grandparent’s Gary and Joyce Kallsen, Shirley, and Harvey Olson. She is preceded in death by her grandfather William Orndorff.
Hannah studied art and psychology (B.A.) at the University of Wisconsin River Falls, (Wis). She enjoyed painting and drawing. She attended New Prague High School and Normandale PSEO.