William (Bill) Thomas Fielder of New Prague passed away at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the age of 82.
Funeral services were held on August 14th at Boman's Funeral Home in Webster City, Iowa .

Genevieve Louise Barten Metzdorff, an energetic matriarch of seven children passed away on August 10th, 2023.
She was born on February 13th, 1935 in Union Hill, MN, to Hubert and Edna (Huss) Barten. Genevieve graduated from New Prague High School in 1953 and worked at the State Bank in New Prague and later General Mills in Minneapolis in the account department after graduating.

Linda Ann Warnemunde, age 73, of New Prague, died peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center in New Prague, Minnesota.

George (Spanny) Alfred Nickolay, born April 23, 1929, New Prague, MN.
Death: July 19, 2023 at Val Verde Regional Hospital, Del Rio, Tx.
Retired in Bracketteville, TX, Fort Clark Springs.
Survived by siblings Ruth, Francis and Lucille; 3 sons, Patrick, Michael and Timothy.
Observances: August 14, 6-8 p.m., Sunset Memorial Oaks, 302 Spring Street, Bracketteville, TX. 
Minnesota - Military  Service at Fort Snelling Cemetery September 18, 2023, 11:30 am.

Gerald Francis Kovarik, age 79, of Lonsdale, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
He is survived by his five children: Julie Kovarik (fiancé Dennis Tikalsky) of Hackensack, Ann Kovarik of Montgomery, Crystal (Richard) Shetka of Faribault, Sarria (Mitch) Green of Hopkins and Christopher Kovarik of St. Paul; five grandchildren: Nikitta (Cole) Mason, Cody Shetka, Brandon Klonne, Oscar and Roy Green, one great-grandson, Waylon Mason; brother Richard (Connie) Kovarik.

Darlene A. Pelcl, age 69, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Mankato.  Darlene was born on April 23, 1954 in New Prague to William J. and Bessie C. (Preslicka) Pecholt.  She attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial School and New Prague High School.  Darlene married Stanley H. Pelcl in Chaska on May 23, 1990.  She worked as a quality control inspector for Lake Regions Manufacturing for over 25 years.

Marian Elizabeth (Horejsi) Topic, 91 years old, died July 23, 2023 peacefully at her home in New Prague, Minnesota. Born May 3, 1932 to Frank M. And Mary S. (Tuma) Horejsi in Webster Minnesota, the first daughter and middle child of 5. Growing up on a rural family farm ingrained in her a love of gardening, sewing, hard work and family. 

Daniel M. “Dan” Pumper died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home in Lonsdale, Minn., on July 10, 2023. He was 59. Dan was born on Jan. 14, 1964, in Northfield, Minn. He served in the U.S. Marines after graduating from Northfield High School. Dan also served in the Minnesota National Guard. He lived in Lonsdale for most of his adult life. He retired from Menasha Corporation in 2022.

James “Jim” H. Grassmann, age 75, peacefully entered eternal life on June 29, 2023. A Time of Gathering to honor Jim will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. with Closing Words & Prayers at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 First St W, Jordan, MN 55352. Interment Spirit Hill Cemetery, Jordan.