Richard “Rich” George Vargo, age 77, of Montgomery, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.  Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00 with funeral at 11:00 with Pastor Jason Pollington officiating, all at St. John Lutheran Church in Montgomery. Interment was in at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Montgomery.

Gladys “Dee” Soulek, age 97, of Eagan, died peacefully, as the result of a fall, with her family at her side, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital.  Dee was born on February 11, 1927, in Montgomery, Minnesota, to George and Albina (Jakes) Trcka.  She graduated from Montgomery High School and married Clarence E.

Carrie Rose (Sticha) Simon, age 47, of Montgomery, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 2, 2024, after a courageous battle against cancer.
 Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Father Tom Niehaus officiating. Interment was at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery in New Prague.

Lillian Marie Dornfeld, age 95, of Montgomery, died on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at The Villages of Lonsdale. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 15 from 10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Father Nick VanDenBroeke officiating all held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lonsdale. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Lonsdale.

Marilyn Mae Reddemann, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, departed from this world on May 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. Born on October 18, 1940, to Mildred and Jasper Shaver, Marilyn's life was a testament to faith, family, and a spirit of adventure. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. with Funeral Service at 11 a.m. all held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Le Center.

Dolores Jean Kaisersatt, age 89, of Montgomery, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. She passed peacefully at home while surrounded by family.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 29, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial following at 11:00 a.m. all held at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Fr. George Grafsky officiating.  Interment will be in the St. John Catholic Cemetery in Montgomery. 

Lloyd Carl Svoboda, age 85, of rural New Prague left the loving arms of his family to join God in eternal life on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Central Healthcare of Le Center. 

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.

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 service, Bernie will be laid to rest at Calvary Hill Cemetery, Lonsdale. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorials are preferred. Reception to be held at The Revival on Main in Montgomery right after funeral.

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 service.
Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes in New Ulm is assisting her family.
To leave an online condolence for her family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: www.mvfh.org

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.

Mavor Lee Barnett, age 90, of Kilkenny, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 8 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Visitation will continue Thursday, May 9 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at St. Canice Catholic Church in Kilkenny with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with Father Tom Niehaus officiating. Interment will be held in St. Michael’s Cemetery in rural Montgomery.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Sandra (Jakes) Sticha on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 1 – 3 p.m at the Happy Hour Bar in Montgomery.

Inez Dorothy (Lansing) Nutt, 87, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on April 23, 2024, at Four Winds Manor with loving family by her side.  Beloved wife of 63 years to Charles H. Nutt.  Loving mother to her six children, William, Kathryn, Ann, James, Teresa, and Mary. Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother to many dear grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Lloyd Carl Svoboda, age 85, of rural New Prague, left the loving arms of his family to join God in eternal life on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Central Healthcare of Le Center.

Donald (Don) J. Smisek Sr, age 83, of Lonsdale, MN, passed away peacefully at Lakeville BeeHive Homes on April 17, 2024, with family by his side.  He fought a long and courageous battle with dementia. Don is preceded in death by sons Tommy and Dennis, and parents Joe B. and Helen Smisek. Don was born June 2, 1940, on a family farm in Webster Township. He attended Lonsdale Catholic School through 8th grade and graduated from New Prague High School in 1959. He served in the US Marine Corps for 4 years.