Obituaries
Misty Marie (Looft) Lobeck passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, after a courageous fight with cancer.
Misty was born on March 18, 1978, to Dale and Gail Looft in Spirit Lake, Iowa. She graduated from Montgomery – Lonsdale High School in 1996. She participated in band playing the clarinet and...
Janice Marie Sticha, age 81, of Lonsdale passed away peacefully and unexpectedly, on October 11, 2024, following a brief illness. Born on June 12, 1943, Janice lived a life marked by quiet strength and grace. She faced adversity with courage, an attribute that defined her throughout her life. ...
Francis G. “Fritz” Pumper, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Fritz was born on February 20, 1933, in Lonsdale, to Frank and Rose (Malecha) Pumper. He graduated from New Prague High...
James Joseph Trzecinski, age 87, of Montgomery, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Le Sueur. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 14, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. all held at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Fr. Timothy Sandquist...
Robert Lawrence Grundhoffer, age 86, of Waterville, died Monday, October 7, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato.
Born on November 11, 1937, in New Prague. He was the son of William Francis and Elsie Elizabeth (Duffney) Grundhoffer. When he was 18, Robert enlisted in the United States Navy...
Donald Joseph Kewatt, age 85, of Kilkenny, died on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Central Healthcare in Le Center.
Born on October 12, 1938, in Kilkenny Township, Le Sueur County, he was the son of Theodore and Helen (Boldt) Kewatt. Donald attended Le Center High School, graduating with the class...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harold “Butch” Louisiana on Saturday, September 28, at the age of 81 in New Prague, Minnesota.
Harold was born on August 12, 1943, in Litchfield, Minnesota to John and Mabel Louisiana. He was the youngest of three children: sister Donna and...
Kathleen L. “Kathy” Handzlik, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Monday, September 30, 2024. Kathy was born on April 15, 1946, in St. Paul, to Joseph and Evelyn (Waldo) Babic. She graduated from Edina High School, earned her B.A. degree in Teaching from...
Carl Norris Hutchison passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, at the age of 75 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis, MN. Carl was born in Woodland, CA, on November 30, 1948, to Marrietta “LaVerne” (Odom) & Register Hutchison. He lived in Orangevale, CA, until age 13 when his...
David Edel had a beautiful soul, and his spirit left a mark on so many people throughout his lifetime. He was born in New Prague on October 9, 1951, to George and Gretchen Edel (maiden name Richter), the youngest of 3 children. He grew up in Montgomery, graduated from Montgomery-Lonsdale High...
