Clarence J. Jirak, age 97, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Saturday, September 3, 2022.  Clarence was born on December 13, 1924 at home in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County to John F.

Deborah “Deb” Kay (Bertrang) Piotter, age 51 of New Prague, died after a short illness at Ridgeview Medical Center in Le Sueur, MN on Monday, August 29, 2022.  Memorial service will be on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in Le Sueur at 11:00 a.m.  Visitation will be on Thursday, 4:00 p.m. ~ 7:00 p.m.

Brenda M. Starnes, age 58, of New Prague, died unexpectedly but peacefully of natural causes at her home on Sunday, August 28, 2022.  Brenda was born on March 30, 1964 in New Prague to William J.

Anthony “David” Solarz, age 75 of Lonsdale, passed away August 17, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Elizabeth and brother, James. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Chris; children, Teri (Michael) Hatfield and Kevin (Amanda) Solarz; grandchildren, Alexa, Lucas, Mason, and Riley; siblings, Richard (Sveta), Betty (Greg) Leininger, and Joel (Jody); sister-in-law, Pam Donaldson; also by other loving nieces and nephews, other family and friends.

Alvina L. Kallal, age 94 of Lonsdale, passed away August 25, 2022. ( November 23, 1927 - August 25, 2022 )  Preceded in death by husband, George M. Kallal; parents, Martin and Martha Rempfert; sister, Glendora Willie; brother, Martin Rempfert.

Nancy L. Hafermann, age 85, in Eden Prairie MN, returned home to the Lord on August 19th, 2022.  Survived by beloved children, Tim, Joe (Jone), Sandy, Barry (Kay), Mike, Susan; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; dear brother, Jon; lovely friends both old and new. In lieu of flowers, please direct any memorials to Special Olympics.
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Robert Dean Pierce, born Halloween, 1939 to Estelle & Merle Pierce in Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2022 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis.  Bob was raised in Minneapolis by mother Estelle, step-mother, Marie, & father Merle.  He attended St. Cloud State and Northwestern Chiropractic College prior to joining the U.S.

Joyce N. (Lambrecht) Hertaus, age 77, of New Prague, MN died peacefully surrounded by family on August 23, 2022 at The Lodge on Natchez, New Market Township, MN after a short battle with cancer. She was born on August 17, 1945 in New Prague, MN to Clarence and Mary Ann (Breimhorst) Lambrecht. 

Hedwig "Hedy" (Mares) Joachim, born of Czech heritage in rural New Prague, MN to John Mares and Mary Bartusek, Hedwig (Hedy) Joachim was the second youngest of seven children, all of whom preceded her in death. Those siblings are Eugene Maresh, Philomene Kopesky Boyd, Florence Wermerskirchen, Theophil (Toby) Mares, Helen Heckenliable and Anselma (Ann) Langer Schwingler.  Also preceding her in death was her husband, Raymond, and son, John.