Laura Ann (née Simon) Jirik, age 97, of Lonsdale, passed away on  September 22, 2024, at The Villages of Lonsdale where she resided for the last 15 years.
Laura was born on January 29, 1927, to Bohumil and Ludmilla (Kalina) Simon in New Prague, MN. She grew up on a farm near Veseli, MN, attended grade school in Veseli and graduated from New Prague High School.

Stanley Francis Handsuch, 94, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife at their home in Hill City, MN.

Bonita Marie Whiting
June 5, 1958 – September 15, 2024
“So, when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right here, in your heart.” – David Romano
On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Bonita Marie Whiting, 65, of Havelock, NC, was called to Heaven to meet her Savior Jesus Christ after a brief but brave battle with cancer.

Claudia (Goche) Weiers, 70, of Alexandria, passed away on September 17, 2024. Services will be held Monday, September 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria with inurnment at St. Mary's Cemetery. www.andersonfuneral.net

Francis Emil “Fritz” Novak, age 95, of New Prague, died peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Monday, September 16, 2024.  Fritz was born on July 29, 1929, to Ladislav and Anna (Pavek) Novak on the family farm in Veseli, Minnesota.  He went to public school in Veseli for 2 years and then went to Most Holy Trinity Catholic School through eighth grade.  He worked for many local farmers doing odd jobs and went to high school for his freshman year only.  He decided to join the Air Force, enlisted on January 11, 1949, had 13 weeks

Francis “Fritz”Novak, age 95, of New Prague, died Monday, September 16.  Services will be held next Tuesday/Wednesday. 
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Angela Josephine Shimota, March 16, 1938 - September 16, 2024, age 86 of New Prague, MN
In loving memory of Angela J. Shimota, who passed away September 16, 2024, at her home at Praha Village Assisted Living in New Prague, MN. She was surrounded by her husband of 68 years, Harold Shimota, and family by her side as her two-and-a-half-year struggle with stage 4 lung cancer came to an end. She is now resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus our Lord and Savior.

Donald Peter Petricka
 February 22, 1945 - September 15, 2024 (79 Years)
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Donald Peter Petricka, on  Sunday, September 15. He leaves behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and countless cherished  memories.
Born on February 22, 1945, to Christina and James Benjamin Petricka in Montgomery, MN, Donald was the youngest sibling to his older sister Genevieve, and older brother Mahlon.

Judy Menke, age 83, of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 11, 2024. If there is one word to describe Judy, it would be love.