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Josephine Marie (Bowatz) Bachinski, 92

Josephine Marie (Bowatz) Bachinski, of New Prague, passed away peacefully on February 24th, 2022, at the age of 92.
But death is not the conclusion of her saga. Instead, it's a page break in a book that never ends. So let me take you back to the beginning, let me share with you the tale of Jo Bachinski.

Linda DeMann, 69

Linda DeMann, age 69, of Northfield, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, in Northfield.
 

Ardelle A. Solheid, 81

Ardelle A. Solheid, age 81, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague.  Ardelle was born on December 15, 1940 in New Prague  to John T. and Anna A. (Pianko) Schoenecker.  She grew up in the Union Hill area, attended parochial school there, graduated from New Prague High School, and graduated from Minnesota School of Business in 1959.  Ardelle married Gerald “Oscar” Solheid at St.

Father William Joseph Paron, 78

Father William Joseph Paron, age 78, of Waconia passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia.

Father William Joseph Paron, 78 -Death Notice

Former St. Wenceslaus Pastor (1982 – 1998), Father William Joseph Paron, age 78, of Waconia passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, February 18, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Community (41 East 1st St) in Waconia.  Visitation held from 9:30 A.M. until time of Mass at the church.  Interment in Catholic Cemetery in Shakopee.

Thomas F. Simon, 75

Thomas F. Simon, age 75 of Lonsdale, passed away Friday, February 11th, 2022 at Reflections of Three Links Care Center in Northfield. Tom was born on November 8th, 1946 in Northfield, Minnesota to Raymond & Ann Skluzacek Simon.

Wayne E. Whipps, 74

Wayne E. Whipps, age 74 of Jordan, passed away quietly at his home on February 9, 2022.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 1-3 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. 

Gregg "Rotz" P. Busch

He was born August 10, 1959, at the hospital in New Prague, MN and passed away in the early morning hours on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at his home after an 18 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Gregg Busch was the eldest son of Roger & Mamie (Stehlik) Busch. He had three younger brothers, Tom, Pete, and Brad.  

John (Jake) “Pops” Keohen, 83

John (Jake) “Pops” Keohen, age 83, of Montgomery, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather left this earth to join his heavenly Father on February 8th, 2022.

Bernice J. “Sis” Bergstrom, 80

Bernice J. “Sis” Bergstrom, age 80 of Morristown, formerly of New Market, passed away on 2/6/22.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Duane; infant sister, Nancy; siblings, Lois, Melvin, Marlene, Jerry, Mary, and Betty. Survived by her children: Jeff (Brenda), Todd (Jeanne), and Mark (Myra) Bergstrom; 5 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, 5 great-granddaughters, 2 great-grandsons; brothers: Jim (Mary Lou) Simon and Joe (Sandee) Simon.