Obituaries
Please join us for a memorial reception to celebrate the life of Edward LaPierre, who passed away September 26, 2023, at his home. We will gather together on June 8, 2024 at the Montgomery American Legion, 102 Elm Ave SW, Montgomery MN, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., to remember our brother.
Marilyn A. Sindelar, age 92, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, May 20, 2024. Marilyn was born on February 7, 1932, in the new home of Frank J. and Blanche (Kubesh) Rehor of New Prague. She graduated from St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in 1945 and New Prague High School in...
Bernard (Bernie) Roman Tupy, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2024, in Montgomery, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 28, at 11 a.m. with visitation from 9-11 a.m. all held at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 206 Vine Avenue West, Montgomery, MN. Following the...
Carol J. Gieseke, age 93, of New Ulm, died Friday, May 10, 2024, at Woodstone Senior Living in New Ulm.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, New Ulm, with Pastor Nathan Scharf officiating. A Celebration of Life will follow the...
Colonel Jacob C. Helgestad passed away on May 17, 2024, in Mankato, Minnesota, after a strong fight against cancer. While his friends and family are shocked at the abrupt passing, they are grateful for every moment of his life.
Jake was born on December 22, 1972, to Jim and Pauline Helgestad and...
Sandra Marie Vlasak, age 64, of Montgomery, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Mayo Hospital Mankato. Private family services will be held. The family would like to extend a huge thank you for the incredible care she received from Mayo staff.
Sandra was born on April 13, 1960, in New Prague...
Douglas Walter Labs passed away Monday afternoon, May 13, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota.
Douglas was born in Waseca, Minnesota, on January 4, 1948, to Walter and Alice (Tollefson) Labs. He spent his childhood and school years in Waterville, Minnesota, graduating in...
Richard F. Tikalsky, age 80, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Friday, May 17, 2024. Richard was born on March 3, 1944, in New Prague, to James and Bessie (Pikal) Tikalsky and attended New Prague Public Schools. He married Jeanne A. Pumper on July 31, 1968, in...
Shirlee Ann Muetzel, age 91, of Lonsdale, passed away peacefully May 14, 2024.
Shirlee was born August 12, 1932, to Harry Harvey Jahnke and Luella Adeline Lueck Jahnke, south of Olivia, MN. She attended school in Renville and Danube and graduated in 1950. Shirlee and her husband Maurice Milo...
Jackie Zimmerman, age 93, of Le Center, MN, passed away on April 28, 2024, at Central Health Care Nursing Home in Le Center. A family gathering will be held to honor Jackie’s life.
Jackie was born January 31, 1931, to Jacob and Jessie (Running) Lucksinger in Johnson, MN. Through her many years,...
