Gerald "Jerry" A. Ademmer, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Jerry was born on June 16, 1936, in Heidelberg, Minnesota, to Frank and Ella (Prochaska) Ademmer. He grew up on the family farm in Heidelberg, where he learned the values of hard work, dedication, and the importance of family. He attended school in Montgomery, Minnesota.

Donald Arthur Matson, age 81, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, following a lengthy illness with congestive heart failure and diabetes, surrounded by his family.

Constance “Connie” M. Judt, 79, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Atrium Health Pineville Hospital. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be missed by those who knew her.

Lucille Marie Nickolay, age 103, of New Prague, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026.

Lucille was born on December 2, 1922, in New Prague, to John F. and Bessie Bazil Nickolay. The oldest of ten children, she grew up during the Great Depression and learned early the importance of hard work, responsibility, and caring for others. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School for eight years and graduated as salutatorian of New Prague High School in 1940.

Roger Hartman, 89, of St. Benedict, MN, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2026 - the 66th wedding anniversary with his wife, Janice.

Eric John Emanuelson, age 50, passed away June 27, 2026, at Abbott Northwest hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Eric was born in Ishpeming, MI, on February 13, 1976, to John and Cathy Emanuelson. He was raised in Ishpeming, MI, and Negaunee, MI, and graduated in 1994 from Negaunee High. He was always active in sports, especially football. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.

Lois O. Dandurand (Schefers), age 83, of New Prague, passed away June 24, 2026, surrounded by family in her daughter’s home in Portland, Oregon.

Brenda Jo (Burlison) Tollefsrud, age 78, of Lonsdale, Minnesota, formerly of Burlison, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, 23rd of June.

Jim Ochocki, age 88, of Marshall, Minnesota, died on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center in Marshall. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Following interment with military honors at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery, a luncheon for attendees will be served at the church, in Carlin Hall. Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, also at the church.