Obituaries
Susie Ann (Krocak) Smisek, age 75, of Le Center, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Born on October 29, 1949, in New Prague, Susie was the beloved daughter of Louis and Adaline (Vlasak) Krocak. She attended Holy Redeemer Catholic Grade School and graduated from Montgomery High School...
Sandra "Sandy" Marie Gilhousen, age 79, of Montgomery, died on the evening of Friday, May 23, 2025, at Traditions of Montgomery.
Sandy was born in New Prague on January 9, 1946, to parents Kenneth and Josephine “Sis” (Thomes) Gilhousen. She attended school in Montgomery and graduated with the...
Cecilia Katherine Becker, age 99, of New Prague passed away peacefully as her family prayed the Rosary at her bedside on May 23, 2025.
Cecilia was born on February 26, 1926, to Peter and Mary (Pieper) Stelten in Chanhassen Township. After her dad passed away at a young age, Cecilia, her mom, and...
In loving memory of Harold R. Shimota, age 90, who passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his home at Praha Village Assisted Living in New Prague, MN. He was surrounded by his family by his side and the memory of his wife, Angie, of 68 years, who passed this last September.
Born June 7, 1934, to...
Robert "Bob" Lee Miller, age 85, of Montgomery, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at The Villages of Lonsdale.
Bob was born September 7, 1939, to William H. and Mary (Holicky) Miller on the family farm in Kilkenny township. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Montgomery...
Ralph Kern, age 77, of rural Waseca County, passed away on May 18, 2025, at MCHS-St. Mary’s in Rochester, surrounded by his family. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather.
Ralph was born to John and Doris (Chavie) Kern on Valentine’s Day in 1948 at the Faribault Hospital. ...
Sandra "Sandy" Jelinek, age 78, of Montgomery, died on Thursday, May 14, 2025, at Oak Terrace Senior Housing in Le Sueur.
Born on September 13, 1946, in St. Peter, MN, she was the daughter of John and Norma (Deutsch) May. She grew up in Le Sueur and began her education at St. Anne Catholic School...
Evelyn Moore, age 100, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at her home at Praha Village. Evelyn was born April 4, 1925, to Joe and Emily (Holicky) O'Malley. She was raised on the family farm in rural Le Center along with her older sister, Eileen...
Claudia M. Will
It is with great sadness and immense joy, because of the gift of Heaven, that the family of Claudia wishes to inform you of the passing of our beloved mother. She was called to glory on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025.
A Christian Funeral will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 11:00 a...
Melvin “Butch” William Metzler, age 82, of Waseca, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Owatonna Hospital.
Born on March 10, 1943, in Waseca, Butch was the son of Martin “Mike” and Sybil (Herrley) Metzler. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waldorf. He graduated from...
