Jim Kratochvil Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 25, 2025, at the age of 76, Jim Kratochvil of New Prague, Minnesota passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jim Kratochvil to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wenceslaus "Vinny" Kratochvil and Agnes Kratochvil (Machacek). He is survived by: his wife Anita; his children, Jamee O'Neill (Sean) of New Prague, Andy Kratochvil (Shannon) of Nisswa, Paul Kratochvil (Melissa Mansfeldt) of New Prague and Katie Novak (Brad) of New Prague; his grandchildren, Molly Hiniker (Rylan), Hallie O'Neill (Fabian Rodriguez), Brady O'Neill (Sarah), Maggie O'Neill, Quinn Poehls (Ryan), Britt Kratochvil (Nathan Traut), Cullen, Ella, Vince Kratochvil, Laci, Landen Kratochvil, Ben, Sam, Henry and James Novak; and his siblings, Carol Carlson of Houston, TX, Deborah Carpentier (Steven) of Faribault, Barbara Prchal of New Prague, John Kratochvil of New Prague and Theresa Mahowald (Jim) of New Prague.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, August 1st 2025 from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Bruzek Funeral Home (610 Main St E, New Prague, MN 56071). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Wenceslaus Church (215 Main St E, New Prague, MN 56071).
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Wenceslaus School.
