Viola M. Michel, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.  

Charles E. “Chuck” Holen , age 82, of Webster, died peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at Mayo System Health Care Hospital Mankato. 
Charles was born on June 14, 1941 in Havana, North Dakota to John “Chris” and Alice (Udelhofen) Holen.  He was raised and attended public schools in Forman, N.D.  He met and married Diann Resler on Oct. 27, 1962 and they were blessed with 57 years of marriage and five children and several grandchildren.  

Charles K. (Chuck) Anderson age 78 of Savage, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 26, 2023.

Agnes Mary Machacek Kratochvil, age 100, passed away peacefully on August 25th. 
 Agnes was born in 1923 to Josephine (Pumper) and Frank Machacek on the family farm in Wheatland Township, Rice County. She joined her older sister Elsie (Bisek) and was later joined by siblings Bernice (Zelenka) and Norbert. For the first 70 years of her life, her birthday was celebrated on March 15th and only after finding her birth certificate did she learn it was actually March 14th.

LeRoy Herbert Geiger, 85, with his family by his side, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 25th, 2023. As a man loved by his family and one who valued and respected his many friends, his absence is profoundly felt by all those blessed to have known him.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Darlene Pelcl, Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 1-4. Come share a meal and memories in Darlene’s honor at the Lake Front Bar & Grill, 35032 Clear Lake Lane, Le Center MN 56057.

Loren Robert Pumper, age 61 of New Prague, MN passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 19, 2023. Loren lived his life with hope, selflessness, and passion, while being an inspirational husband and father. He so cherished his friendships and time with family, always wanting everyone to have a good time. Loren was a skilled craftsman (welder), outdoorsman and an avid fan of Minnesota sports at all levels.

Connie Turek, age 70, of Waterville, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 with her family at her side.  Connie has been a resident of New Transitions in Waterville for 32 years.
 Connie was born on September 19, 1952 to Joseph W. and Marcella (Smisek) Turek at Community Memorial Hospital in New Prague.  She was employed at Jobs Plus in Waseca for 26 years before retirement.

Steven David Moravec, age 67, of New Prague passed away on July 11, 2023 at his home.  A funeral service was held on August 5, 2023 at FaithPoint Lutheran Church in New Prague with Pastor Steve Trewartha officiating.