Kathleen “Katie” Scheel was a beautiful wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, among the many roles she carried with quiet strength and grace throughout her life. A woman of deep integrity, unwavering faith, and boundless kindness, Katie lived her values rather than simply speaking them. Her love was steady, her compassion sincere, and her actions, always thoughtful and selfless, spoke far louder than words ever could.

Randall “Randy” Lee Ellman, aged 64, of Charles City, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home.

Born on April 11, 1961, in Blue Earth, Minnesota. Randy was the son of Vincent and Delores (Johnson) Ellman. Randy enjoyed many activities, including spending time with his loved ones, camping, fishing, gambling and eating ice cream with dots every evening.

Evelyn Elizabeth Barabash, age 79, of Montgomery, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at St. Mary Hospital in Rochester.

Evelyn was born on March 5, 1946, in Minneapolis, to David and Louise (Corbine) Belille. She was raised in New Prague, where she attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School. Among her siblings and cousins, she was lovingly known by the nickname “Paper Doll”.

Matthew Eugene Robert Kadrlik, age 50, a lifelong resident of Montgomery, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer—one he faced with remarkable strength, quiet determination, and without complaint.

Bob Allen passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 89. Bob was a devoted spouse to Dorothy, and father to Tom, Jennifer and Joan. 

Bob taught at Montgomery-Lonsdale High School for 28 years.

A celebration of life will be held at noon on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at O’Halloran & Murphy of Woodbury. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – Noon.

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Wanda Jean Roethler, age 68, of Le Center, MN, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the Central Health Care Center in Le Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

Oscar Gene May, age 94, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Mala Strana Healthcare Facility in New Prague.

Jeraline "Jeri" Pulkrabek, age 93, of New Prague, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026.

Born to Guy and Bessie Chumley on January 10, 1933, in Arp, Texas, Jeri was known for her vibrant spirit and unwavering devotion to family. After completing her education in Terre Haute, Indiana, she proudly served in the Army, where she met her husband Ralph at Camp McCoy in Sparta, WI. The couple married in January 1952 and soon made New Prague, MN, their beloved home, where they raised their nine children.

Joseph Theodore Peerboom, age 97, of Le Sueur, MN, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, Papa, and friend whose quiet strength and kind spirit will be deeply missed.

Kay Barriball Keohen, age 89, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Kay was born on April 3, 1936, in St. Anne, Illinois, to Orland and Vada (Coon) Beaupre. She fell in love with the first love of her life, Richard (Dick) Barriball and got married on May 10, 1956. They were blessed with four children, Scott, Craig, Pam and Faith.

Esther Grace Kabes, age 99, of New Prague, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center, just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday.

Anna Marie Rosival, age 76, of Lonsdale passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home.

Visitation will be held from 9 – 11 a.m. on Saturday,  April 18, 2026 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Shieldsville with Mass of Christian Burial following at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Timothy Sandquist officiating. Interment will be held in the Trebon Cemetery in Shieldsville.

Dennis John Kaderlik, age 85, of Burnsville, Minnesota, died peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on December 23, 2025, after a two-year battle with melanoma.

Mary Kay Dolejs, age 82, of Nicollet, formerly of Montgomery, died on the afternoon of Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Mala Strana Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Center in New Prague.

Donald M. "Don" Picka, age 82, of New Prague, died peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Don was born on April 6, 1943, in Derrynane Township, Le Sueur County, MN, to Edward and Angeline (Brezina) Picka.  He graduated from Montgomery High School, and his first job began his career in the print shop at Suel Printing.

Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Christensen, age 71, of Le Center, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato following a courageous battle with ALS.