Obituaries
Darlene A. Pelcl, age 69, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Mankato. Darlene was born on April 23, 1954 in New Prague to William J. and Bessie C. (Preslicka) Pecholt. She attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial...
Marian Elizabeth (Horejsi) Topic, 91 years old, died July 23, 2023 peacefully at her home in New Prague, Minnesota. Born May 3, 1932 to Frank M. And Mary S. (Tuma) Horejsi in Webster Minnesota, the first daughter and middle child of 5. Growing up on a rural family farm ingrained in her a love of...
Carmen Irene Wessels, age 66, of Waterville passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Born on January 24, 1957 in Faribault, Carmen was the daughter of Gerald and Darlene (Courtney) Hoban. She attended Waterville-Elysian High School and graduated with the class of 1975. She continued her...
Daniel M. “Dan” Pumper died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home in Lonsdale, Minn., on July 10, 2023. He was 59. Dan was born on Jan. 14, 1964, in Northfield, Minn. He served in the U.S. Marines after graduating from Northfield High School. Dan also served in the Minnesota National Guard. He...
James “Jim” H. Grassmann, age 75, peacefully entered eternal life on June 29, 2023. A Time of Gathering to honor Jim will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. with Closing Words & Prayers at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 First St W, Jordan,...
LaVella Berger, 87, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Cura of Le Sueur Nursing Home in Le Sueur, Minnesota.
LaVella Arlene Berger was born on November 25, 1935, in Henning, Minnesota, the daughter of August and Belle (Halvorson) Loser. She was baptized and confirmed in Good Shepherd Lutheran...
Gwyn B. Quiram, age 53 of Burnsville passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at Fairview Southdale Edina with her family at her side.
Born in Faribault on December 15,1969, she was the daughter of Lowell “Red” and Janet Quiram. She attended Waterville-Elysian High School and graduated in May 1988. Gwyn...
Kenneth M. “Pizza” Piazza, age 77, of New Prague, died suddenly while riding his bike close to his home at Cedar Lake on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Ken was born on February 16, 1946 in Joliet, IL to Mario and Anne (Belom) Piazza. He graduated from Joliet High School and went on to attain his...
Bernard Anthony Hausen, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2023, at his home in Waterville, Minnesota.
Bernie was born to Francis and Erlis Hausen on July 21, 1958, in Rice County Minnesota. He spent most of his life living in Minnesota. He attended High School in Brainerd, Minnesota...
Wayne Alan Lee, age 66, of Waterville died on Friday, July 7, 2023 at his cabin.
Wayne was born on March 21, 1957, in Mankato to Earl and Lorene (Groh) Lee. When he was born, Wayne’s father was serving in the United States Air Force which moved their family to Colorado, Texas and Oklahoma until...
