Obituaries
Donald A. “45” Nickolay, age 68, of Elko New Market, died Monday, March 22, 2021 with his wife at his side after a brief illness at University of Minnesota Hospital. Don was born on July 27, 1952 in New Prague to Francis J. and Lorraine L. (Shimota) Nickolay. He attended St. Wenceslaus School,...
Shirley J. Meyer, age 95, of New Prague, died peacefully, with her family at her side on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center. Shirley was born on October 11, 1925 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, MN to Theofil M. and Bessie (Novak) Kajer. She attended St. Wenceslaus...
Stuart James Preston, age 79 of Faribault died on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Born on February 5, 1942 in Laurel, Iowa, he was the son of Wilbur and Hazel (Buchannon) Preston. He attended school in Laurel and married Sharon Jensen in Liscomb, IA....
James Myles Filipek passed away on March 16, 2021, at the age of 80, in his home. His battle with cancer in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Jim came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.
Visitation will be on Saturday, March 27, from...
Rodney James Wehr, the son of Merle and Arlene (Drinken) Wehr, was born on December 29, 1974 in Waseca, Minnesota. He died Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his home in Swea City at the age of 46 years.
A Celebration of Rod’s Life will be held on March 20, 2021 at the Swea City Fire Hall from 3-6pm....
Martin Jeffery Baker, age 57, of Elysian died in a farming accident at his home on March 14, 2021.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Marysburg (27528 Patrick St. Madison Lake, MN). Visitation will be from 1-5 p....
Steven Lee Roemhildt, age 54 of Mankato died on Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Le Sueur County.
Born on January 23, 1967 in Mankato, Minnesota, he was the son of Aaron and Dorothy (Wendt) Roemhildt. Steven graduated from Waterville-Elysian High School in 1985. He was employed with Gear & Broach...
Gladys R. Eilers, age 77, of New Prague, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at King’s Way in Belle Plaine. Gladys was born on December 7, 1943 in New Prague to Leonard and Christine (Wolf) Nytes. She was born and raised in the Union Hill area, attending Le Sueur County District School and...
Scott Dale Mischke, age 53 of Elko New Market passed away at his home after losing his 4 year fighting battle with prostate cancer on March 13th, 2021. Preceded in death by his loving parents; Duaine and Janice Mischke; uncle, Jim Jenkins and grandparents; Ken and Gloria Jenkins (Worthington, MN)....
Evelyn Trcka, age 102 of Shieldsville passed away peacefully on Thursday March 4, 2021 at Pleasant Manor in Faribault. Visitation will be held Monday, March 22, 2021 from 3 – 7 pm at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Shieldsville and will continue Tuesday morning 9:30 – 11 am. Mass of Christian...
