Obituaries
Merlyn Swanson
In retirement, Merle and his beloved wife Donna enjoyed their home in the countryside of southern Minnesota. Merle embraced the joys of rural life, tending to apple trees, caring for goats and various fowl, and maintaining his lawn. He also had a passion for travel and adventure,...
Joel Edward Kukacka, age 73, of New Prague, died on the evening of Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Joel was born in New Prague on June 18, 1951, to Louis and Lillian (Dejcmar) Kukacka. He attended grade school and high school in Montgomery. He dropped out of...
George "Sonny" John Pomije, Jr., age 87, of Montgomery, died on the evening of Friday, January 17, 2025, at his Traditions of Montgomery home.
George was born in Lanesburgh Township near Montgomery on July 5, 1937, to parents George Henry and Mildred “Millie” Agnes (Simon) Pomije. He graduated...
Roselyn Esther "Rosie" Kabes, age 71, of Lakeville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN, after a diagnosis of untreatable cancer. Rosie's 99-year-old mother, Esther, was holding her hand as she took her last breath.
Rosie was born on...
Mary Jane Dahl, 92, of Fargo, formerly of Willmar, died Wednesday, January 15 at Bethany on 42nd in Fargo. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 20 at Church of St. Mary in Willmar with visitation starting at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be in Clover Leaf Cemetery. Funeral...
Randy E. Coon, age 68, of Waterville, died on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Allina Medical Center, Faribault, after a lengthy hospital stay surrounded by family.
Memorial services was held at River Valley Church, Faribault, on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 3 p.m. with memorial visitation at church...
Norm Pint, of New Prague, passed away January 12, 2025, on his 74th birthday. He left the world peacefully in his sleep and in the comfort of his home. He lived a life dedicated to his family, community, and law enforcement profession.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025...
James "Jim" F. Miller, 81, of New Prague, went home to Jesus on January 6, 2025. As Jim is welcomed into heaven, his loved ones will be reminded of how sweetly they were welcomed into his home with a giant smile, a warm hug that said I love you and his famous greeting “Welcome to Cedar Lake”.
Jim...
Arnold J. “Buck” Zahratka, age 99, of Montgomery, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Traditions of Montgomery.
Born on August 31, 1925, in Montgomery, to Tom and Bessie (Lestina) Zahratka. He attended St. Raphael Catholic School and Montgomery High School. He was drafted into the US Army...
Helen M. Wolf, age 101, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Helen was born in New Prague on March 27, 1923, to Wencel and Rose A. (Bisek) Lexa. She graduated from New Prague High School and...
