James “Tony” Anthony Stage, age 60 of Montgomery passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN surrounded by his loving family after a courageous 10-month battle with cancer.

Donna Lee (Menten) James, age 75, of New Prague, died peacefully on May 23, 2023 in Mankato.
Survivors include husband Tom James.  Full obituary ran in the June 1, 2023 edition of The New Prague Times.
Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 11 AM with visitation starting at 10:30 AM at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lanesburgh, MN (28983 181st Ave., New Prague, MN). Burial will occur in the church cemetery followed by lunch in the church hall.
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Marvin Lawrence Edel, age 87, of Kilkenny, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Central Health Care in Le Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 22 from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with rosary at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 23 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior also at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Father Tom Niehaus officiating. Interment will be held in the Trebon Cemetery.

Caryl “Kay” Vogel, age 92, of New Market, MN, entered eternal life on Saturday, June 10, 2023, while being surrounded by her beloved family. 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 11 a.m., with a time of gathering starting at 10 a.m., at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 51 Church Street, New Market, MN. Father Nicholas VanDenBroeke will preside. Kay will be laid to rest at St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery.  
Memorials preferred to Hope for the Community food shelf.

Dallas Jerome Horejsi was born on March 25, 1948 to Charles and Leona (Honza) Horejsi in New Prague, MN.
On March 20, 1971 he married Marsha Petersen. Dallas was a Vietnam Veteran. Proud member of the Montgomery Honor Guard, Montgomery VFW, Montgomery Legion and Minnesota River Valley Masons.
He worked at Minnesota Valley Engineering (Chart) for 40 years. He loved fishing, especially his yearly Canada trips with his buddies.

Rodney “Rod” Kaderlik, age 67, of Montgomery, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Mayo System New Prague. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, June 25 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Revival on Main in Montgomery.
Arrangements are with the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. 507-357-6116. On-line condolences can be placed at www.schoenbauerfuneralhome.com.

Janet M. Ceplecha, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at St. Gertrude’s in Shakopee.  Janet was born on September 11, 1932 in Wheatland Township, Rice County, MN to Edward J. and Julia M. (Malecha) Novak.  She grew up in the Veseli area, attending country school and then graduated from New Prague High School.  She married John F.

Richard T. Mulcrone, “Dick”, age 89, of Shakopee, MN, entered eternal life on Monday, May 29, 2023, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.
Dick was born in St. Paul, MN, on May 23, 1934, the son of Emmett and Gertrude (McCauley) Mulcrone. His father and grandfather were fire chief for Saint Paul. He grew up on Stanford and went to Central. He attended St. Thomas. Dick proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War, stationed at Myrtle Beach SC. He remarked how successful his service was in that Myrtle Beach was never attacked.

Joan (Joni) Glynn, 83, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2023, after a long fight against Parkinson’s Disease. 
Joan was born on October 20, 1939 to Isidor and Estella (Klinkhammer) Mahowald. Joan grew up in Shakopee and attended Shakopee schools. In addition to school, she helped care for her younger siblings,  tended the large vegetable garden for the family vegetable stand, babysat, and helped her mother clean several businesses so that she could spend more time with her. 

Bernie L. Pikal, 79, resident of Naples, Florida, passed away at Avow Hospice House on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Bernie is survived by his wife Barbara Ann Pikal. He is the loving father of Kristen J. Shelton (Orval) and Chad J. Pikal (Carrie). He is also the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren along with five great-grandchildren. Bernie is survived by many loving family and friends.

Donna Lee James, age 75, of New Prague, died peacefully on May 23, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Mankato.  Donna was born on September 29, 1947 in Mankato to Peter and Marcella (Zastrow) Menten.  She graduated from Mankato High School and went on to attain her teaching degree from Mankato State College.  Donna taught in Waseca and after marrying Thomas P.

Rose Marie "Rosie" Seurer 
October 9, 1933 - May 20, 2023
Rose Marie (Hauer) Seurer peacefully passed away on May 20, 2023, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed. Rosie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vernon, her son, Nicholas, and her son-in-law, Tom Sexe.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Bev Sexe, Marty Seurer, and Susan (Kevin) Busch, as well as her grandchildren, Nick and Stephie.

Wilfred (Bill) Vogel Bill Vogel, 100, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2023. Bill was born on June 23, 1922 to Arnold and Elizabeth (Thelen) Vogel. He graduated from New Prague High School. After graduation he spent time at the First State Bank of New Market. In November of 1942 he entered the US Army. He was on active duty until January, 1946 and was so proud to be a WWII Veteran. He returned to the bank after giving service to our country. He remained working at the bank until his death. In September of 2022 he celebrated his 75th Anniversary at the bank.

Agnes “Aggie” Gast (Tiede), age 78, was called home by our Lord to be with the love of her life, Virgil Gast. Aggie passed away on May 10, 2023, at her home in Jordan, surrounded by loved ones. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and just recently became a great-great-grandmother.

George Slinkard passed away the evening of March 20, 2023 at his home in Rushford, MN.
George was born on January 27, 1943 in Clinton, IA to his parents Wayland and Odelia Slinkard. He was the oldest of eleven children. George graduated from New Prague High School in 1960. He married Nancy Donlan on September 21, 1968. They have one son, Kevin.

Deshawn Corbin, 25, passed away May 2.  He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Corbin.
  He is survived by his mother, Julie Anderson; sister, Emma Corbin; grandparents, David and Kathleen Anderson of New Prague; 6 aunts, 3 uncles, and 7 cousins.  Memorial service is May 11 at 1:30 p.m. at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. 
In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations to Steel County Transitional Housing.