Thomas M. Steiner, 69, born August 23, 1953, of Lonsdale passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 after a courageous 20 month battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer.
After graduating from Jordan High School in 1971, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1975. In 1980, he met the love of his life Donna Oldenburg, and married in 1985, going on to have 2 children, Stacy and Brandon.
Wallace Julius “Wally” Kubes, 82, of New Prague, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, after an illness, at Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park. Wally was born on the family farm on October 1, 1940, the eighth of ten children, to Wenceslaus J. and Anna M. (Simon) Kubes. He attended country district school on the corner just up the road and graduated from New Prague High School in 1959.
Rodney “Rod” Kaderlik, age 67, of Montgomery, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System, New Prague. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Rod was born on October 17, 1955 in New Prague to Alvin and Gladys (Sticha) Kaderlik. He was a graduate of Montgomery High School and Faribault Vo-tech for welding.
Rod was united in marriage to Deb Huss. They were married for 43 1/2 years.
Bruce A. Barta, 71, passed away peacefully in San Antonio, TX on Friday, April 14, 2023 after a short battle with leukemia. Bruce was born on December 1, 1951 in Northfield, MN to Elmer and Ruth (O’Leary) Barta. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and New Prague High School. He graduated from Mankato State University with a degree in Music and Business.
After 25 years apart from her husband Bill, and 59 years from her infant son James, Mary Margaret (Guttenberg) Young, has reunited with them in heaven.
Surrounded by her loving family, Mary, 81, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato on Sunday, April 16 after a sudden illness.
Mary was born on April 21, 1941, in Fargo, ND, to Casper and Eleanor (Landsberger) Guttenberg. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School, and graduated from St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck.
JoAnn M. Doyle, age 88, of New Prague, died peacefully at her home with family at her side on Friday, April 14, 2023. JoAnn was born on September 4, 1934 in New Prague to James E. and Rose A. (Pikal) Simon. She grew up in the New Prague area, attending country school and St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduating from New Prague High School. She attained her LPN degree from Immanuel St. Joseph Hospital in Mankato. JoAnn married James R. Doyle at St.
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Joseph Ambrose Tupy, the devoted Tupy family patriarch and friend to all whose lives he touched.
He passed away on April 12, 2023 at the Owatonna Hospital after suffering a brief illness. He was 92. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 17, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Friends may greet the family starting at 9:30 AM at the church. A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 9:15 AM at the church.
Robert Ambrose Becker, age 58, of Burnsville, MN died unexpectedly April 10th, 2023. Robert or Rob, as most knew him by, was born on December 7th, 1964, in New Prague, MN. He was the son of Jeanette (Witt) and Ambrose Becker and the son-in-law of Betty and Leonard Cavanaugh. Since 1992, Robert worked at Eden Prairie High School as a school security monitor, where he connected with countless staff and students, building lifelong friendships throughout his time. Robert started his career working at The Northwest Passage in his summers from 1986 to 1991.
Chad M. Solheid, age 51, of Minneapolis, died unexpectedly after a brief illness, on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Hennepin County Medical Center. Chad was born on June 28, 1971, in New Prague to David J. and Judith A.
Craig Lee Ziesmer, age 51, of Glencoe, formerly of New Prague, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home in Glencoe, Minnesota. Memorial Service will be held Friday, April 14, 2023, 1:00 P.M. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bismarck Township, Winthrop, Minnesota, with interment at a later date in the church cemetery. Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Friday, April 14, 2023, 12:00 to 1:00 P.M., one hour prior the service at the church.
Mary (Ford, Brallier) Himrod, age 87, of Eagan passed away March 22, 2023. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Brallier (Don Koetz), Julie Slonine, Sarah Hill (Jay); step-daughters, Joan Gage, Susan Strigel (Tom), and Julie Hesse (Joe); grandchildren, Dean Hill, Sam Gage, Lauren Strigel, Paige Strigel, Meredith Strigel, Olivia Hesse, Aaron Hesse, Alex Hesse, and Molly Slonine; sisters, Char Beekmann (Gary) and Helen Nelson; brothers, John Ford (Carolyn), Richard Ford (Shirley), Robert Ford (Linda), and Dennis Ford (Amy); as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends she considered famil
Leon Charles Zweber, age 87 of Elko New Market, MN passed away peacefully on April 7, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He was a dairy and crop farmer his entire life. Leon was born on December 7, 1935 to Wilfred and Loretta Zweber.
Debra A. Kohout Gillard, age 59, of New Prague, died unexpectedly after a brief illness on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital, Mankato. Deb was born on July 23, 1963 in New Prague to Martin J. and Shirley M.
John George Stasney, age 96, of Montgomery, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Central Health Care in Le Center. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 12 from 4pm-8pm at Schoenbauer Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Fr. Tom Niehaus officiating. Visitation will also be one hour prior at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Montgomery. Military Honors will be provided by the Montgomery area Veterans Honor Guard.
Michael Dean Bakken, 66, of Mound, MN, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 28, 2023.
Mike (known as “sto” to many) had a great passion for cooking and was excellent at it! He was fun loving with a contagious personality that drew people to him and a true kid at heart. He enjoyed fishing, spending time at the cabin near Crosslake, fireworks and he especially loved spending time with his family. Mike was very proud of his three granddaughters.