John J. "Jack" Holomek, age 87, of Montgomery, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 12, 2025, surrounded by the love and presence of his family.

James “Jim” C. Lombardi, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Helen M. Tikalsky, age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Sunday, September 7, 2025.  Helen was born on April 19, 1941, in New Prague to Frank E. and Regina (Zaun) Bartyzal.  She graduated from New Prague High School and married her high school sweetheart, Daniel J. Tikalsky on January 3, 1959, in New Prague.

Pomala "Pam" Farrell Mariska, age 87, of Montgomery, died on the morning of Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Traditions of Montgomery.

Daniel Joseph Scheffert, age 59, of Faribault, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at M Health Fairview Medical Center in Minneapolis.

Dan was born on November 1, 1965, in New Prague, the son of Kenneth and LaVaughn (Janaszak) Scheffert. He received his education through eighth grade at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Montgomery and graduated from Montgomery High School with the Class of 1984. On November 16, 1991, Dan was united in marriage to Becky Krueger, and together they had one daughter.

Joseph "Joe" Michael Gores, age 75, of Montgomery passed away at his home on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Joe was born on February 19, 1950, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to Hubert and Lillian (Hauptli) Gores. He grew up in Wabasso and graduated from Wabasso High School. On October 26, 1968, he married the love of his life, Suzanne Burns. Together, they moved to Montgomery in 1973, and built a life centered around family, hard work, and community.

Gordy the mailman, the dad, granddad, great-granddad, master of common sense, friend & lover of food passed away in his sleep on August 13, 2025.He was active & living alone up to the end.  He had driven the night before to the Dairy Queen to get himself a chocolate shake & left this world much like he ended phone calls, abruptly.

Born April 11, 1931, in Kilkenny, MN, to Hattie (Born) & Michael Balfe. His strong values, of family, helping others, & appreciating what you have, all began there & continued on during his entire well spent life.

Leonard M. “Walleye Lenny” Adamek, age 75, of Lonsdale, peacefully passed away at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee on Friday, August 1, 2025. Lenny was born on July 30, 1950, in New Prague, to Myles L. and Lorraine (Flicek) Adamek. He grew up on his family’s farm in Webster and lived in Webster and Lonsdale his entire life. 

June M. Hanson, age 82, of Faribault, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Mill City Senior Living.

June Mary, the daughter of Leonard and Elsie Pollack, was born on December 3, 1942 in New Prague, MN. June attended Montgomery High School. She moved to Faribault and worked as a housekeeper at District One Hospital for over 35 years. She loved going to garage sales, antiquing, sending cards for everyone’s birthdays and special events, and spending time with her family. Her children and grandchildren were her life and any time she could spend with them, she would.

Garry Pribyl of Montgomery, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home at the age of 65.

Garry was born to Willard and Marcelline (Carpentier) Pribyl on March 3, 1960, in New Prague. He attended school in Montgomery and graduated from Montgomery-Lonsdale High School in 1978.

Joyce Mary Denzer, age 77, of Blaine, formerly of Montgomery, died following a three-year courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her home.

James Richard Boesch, age 89, of Montgomery, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, surrounded by his family at Mayo Clinic Health Care System in Mankato.

Gloria May (Miller) Trcka, age 87, of Montgomery, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Traditions of Montgomery.

Rose Pauline (Miller) Perteet, age 87, of Albert Lea, formerly of Montgomery, passed away, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at her home.

A Celebration of Life for Terry Kielty will be held at the Montgomery American Legion Post 79 on Saturday, July 12, from 1-5 p.m. Friends and relatives are encouraged to come and remember him with some food, refreshments, and community.

Gary James Rutt, age 80, of St. Thomas, passed away suddenly at All Saints Senior Living in Shakopee, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.  Gary was born on June 17, 1945, in New Prague, to Frank and Mary (Velishek) Rutt. He attended Holy Redeemer Catholic School and Montgomery High School.  He met the love of his life, Shirley E. Keough, at her “sweet 16th” birthday party and they married on October 2, 1965, at St.