Bonita "Bonnie" Louise David, age 80, of Le Center, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Joan Bernice Picha, age 92, of Montgomery, died on the morning of Friday, June 6, 2025, at Traditions of Montgomery.

Larry Dean Berninghaus, age 87, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully. at his home surrounded by family on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Born on July 23, 1937, in West Bend, Iowa, Larry was the son of Edwin and Eleanor (Zinnel) Berninghaus. He grew up working and playing on the family farm, where he developed a lifelong love of the land. A talented athlete, Larry was active in football, baseball, and basketball during his years at West Bend High School.

John Richter, age 77, of Milaca, passed away on May 24, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milaca with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.  Arrangements are with Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home - Milaca, MN.

Sandra "Sandy" Marie Gilhousen, age 79, of Montgomery, died on the evening of Friday, May 23, 2025, at Traditions of Montgomery.

Sandra "Sandy" Jelinek, age 78, of Montgomery, died on Thursday, May 14, 2025, at Oak Terrace Senior Housing in Le Sueur.

Mamie Katherine (Kopet) Knish was called into God’s loving embrace on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, surrounded by her family at Central Health Care.
 She was born on February 17, 1931, to parents James Frank and Johanna Marie (Trcka) Kopet in Montgomery Township. She was baptized and confirmed at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and attended Catholic school in Montgomery. Mamie was a graduate of the Class of 1948 from Montgomery High School.

Merlin James Plonsky left this world peacefully on March 19, 2025, at the age of 79, surrounded by his family at Central Health Care in Le Center. Merlin was born on April 24, 1945, to Peter and Cecelia (Konopik) Plonsky. He grew up in Montgomery and graduated in 1963 from Montgomery High School.
 He was united in marriage to Carmen Dalsted, on May 8, 1965. He started his career as a professional painter alongside his father-in-law and later went on his own as Plonsky Painting.

Rhoda Ann Duffney, age 93 of Montgomery, died in the early morning of Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Faribault Medical Center.