Obituaries
Merritt Lyle Davis Jr.
Sep 5, 2025
Merritt Lyle Davis Jr., affectionately known as “Pa” by his loved ones, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato at the age of 81.
Born on June 5, 1944, in St. Peter, MN, Lyle was the son of Merritt Lyle Sr. and Lorraine (Chadderdon) Davis. He grew up...
Pomala "Pam" Farrell Mariska
Sep 2, 2025
POMALA “PAM” FARRELL MARISKA, age 87 of Montgomery, died on the morning of Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Traditions of Montgomery.
Pam was born in Minneapolis on August 3, 1938, to parents Wyman and Vera (Burns) Wilson. She attended school in the Twin Cities and graduated from Roosevelt High School in South Minneapolis. Following her schooling Pam delivered meals to a...
David Anthony Krenik
Aug 30, 2025
David Anthony Krenik, 73, of Le Center, MN died on August 30, 2025 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on April 22, 1952, at the St. Peter Hospital, David was the son of Norbert and Teresa (Schumacher) Krenik. He attended Holy Redeemer Catholic School and graduated from Mc Kinley High School in Le Center in 1970. He...
Kim Marie Bonds
Aug 26, 2025
Kim Marie Bonds passed away on August 26, 2025 at her home in Le Center, MN.
Born on November 25, 1961, in St Paul, Minnesota, Kim was the daughter of David and Joanne (Thomas) Hartman. She was raised and attended school in the St Paul area and later in her life moved around in the southern Minnesota area before settling down...
Daniel Joseph Scheffert
Aug 22, 2025
DANIEL JOSEPH SCHEFFERT, age 59, of Faribault, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at M Health Fairview Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Dan was born on November 1, 1965, in New Prague, the son of Kenneth and LaVaughn (Janaszak) Scheffert. He received his education through eighth grade at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Montgomery and graduated from Montgomery High School...
Joseph Michael Gores
Aug 21, 2025
JOSEPH “JOE” MICHAEL GORES, age 75, of Montgomery passed away at his home on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Joe was born on February 19, 1950, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to Hubert and Lillian (Hauptli) Gores. He grew up in Wabasso and graduated from Wabasso High School. On October 26, 1968, he married the love of his life, Suzanne Burns. Together, they...
Delores Irene Ellman
Aug 12, 2025
DELORES IRENE ELLMAN, age 101, of Belle Plaine passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine.
Born on March 24, 1924 in Algona, IA, Delores was the daughter of Ernest and Amy Johnson. She was united in marriage to Vincent Ellman in Algona. Together, they raised four sons: Kenneth, Dennis, Stanley and Randy.
Delores is...
Karen Shirley Bosacker
Aug 2, 2025
KAREN SHIRLEY BOSACKER, age 83 of Le Center, died at her home surrounded by her family on the morning of Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Karen was born at her parents’ home near Kilkenny on January 16, 1942 to parents Emmanuel and Eva (Schlotman) Gieseke. As a child she attended country school near Kilkenny. On June 11, 1960, she was married to...
Gary "Woody" Gentz
Jul 25, 2025
GARY (WOODY) WAYNE GENTZ, age 79, of Le Center, died with his family at his side on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health Care System in Mankato.
Born on October 18, 1945, in New Prague, MN, he was the son of Adolph and Mabel (Schultz) Gentz and grew up in Le Center. He attended Le Center High School where...
Jerad Mathias Simi
Jul 24, 2025
Jerad Mathias Simi passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 50, in Montgomery, MN, leaving behind a legacy woven with love, laughter, and an unwavering connection to family and nature.
Jerad was born in Minneapolis, MN to his loving parents Dr. Arlen G. Simi and Gabriella M. Simi on April 24, 1975. He was raised in St. Cloud,...
Barbara Marie Ceplecha
Jul 20, 2025
BARBARA MARIE CEPLECHA, age 88 of Lonsdale, passed away surrounded by her family at her home on the evening of Sunday, July 20, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Barb was born in Wheatland Township, Rice County on November 28, 1936, to parents Benjamin and Mary (Mach) Malecha. As a child she attended country school near Lonsdale, Immaculate Conception Catholic...
Marceria "Midge" Leigh Hartwell
Jul 12, 2025
Marceria “Midge” Leigh Hartwell passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, at Central Health Care in Le Center, MN.
Midge was born on March 24, 1930, in Elkridge, West Virginia. She lived there with her parents, William and Grace (Price) Bobbitt and her 11 siblings until she met her husband, Harold Hartwell. They were married on July 10, 1948 in Elkridge,...
Thomas Calvin Smith
Jul 9, 2025
THOMAS CALVIN SMITH, age 81, of Le Center, died on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Born on September 22, 1943, in New Hampton, Iowa, he was the son of Calvin Charles and Helen LaVere (Treloar) Smith. Tom grew up in Fredericksburg, Iowa where he received his education, graduating with the class of 1961. On September...
Joyce Mary Denzer
Jul 8, 2025
JOYCE MARY DENZER, age 77, of Blaine, formerly of Montgomery, died following a three-year courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her home.
Born on January 26, 1948, in New Prague, she was the daughter of William and Bessie (Preslicka) Pecholt. She received her education at St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in New Prague. On November 16, 1964, Joyce...
Walter "Wally" Leo Krenik
Jul 8, 2025
Walter “Wally” Leo Krenik, age 89, of Cleveland, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine.
Walter was born on April 18, 1936, on the family farm in rural Le Center to Benjamin and Martha (Wieland) Krenik. He attended Le Center Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1954. In 1958, Wally...
Garry Kenneth Pribyl
Jul 7, 2025
Garry Pribyl of Montgomery passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home at the age of 65.
Garry was born to Willard and Marcelline (Carpentier) Pribyl on March 3, 1960 in New Prague. He attended school in Montgomery and graduated from Montgomery-Lonsdale High School in 1978.
Garry grew up learning the Auto Body Shop trade from his dad and...
James Richard Boesch
Jul 3, 2025
JAMES RICHARD BOESCH, age 89, of Montgomery, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, surrounded by his family at Mayo Clinic Health Care System in Mankato.
Born on June 1, 1936, in Madelia, MN, he was the son of Richard and Olinda (Karau) Boesch. Jim grew up mostly in Amboy where he received his education at the Amboy Public School until age...
Gloria May Trcka
Jul 2, 2025
GLORIA MAY (MILLER) TRCKA, age 87, of Montgomery passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Traditions of Montgomery.
Gloria was born on May 21, 1938, in New Prague, the daughter of William Henry and Mary Ann (Holicky) Miller. She was raised on a farm in Kilkenny Township where she attended a one room schoolhouse from 1st – 6th grade at...
Shirley Ann Budin
Jun 30, 2025
SHIRLEY ANN BUDIN, age 81 of Montgomery, died peacefully at her home on June 30, 2025, after spending two weeks under hospice care.
She was born at home on the farm in Union Hill, MN to Norbert and Viola Weiers on May 31, 1944. She was the oldest of 12 children. She graduated from New Prague High School in 1962. She...
Debbie Brockway
Jun 27, 2025
DEBRA ROSE BROCKWAY, age 61, of rural Le Center, passed away on June 27, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family after a one-year courageous battle with cancer.
Born on May 14, 1964, in New Prague, she was the daughter of Leonard and Gladys (Taraba) Dols. She grew up in Montgomery and graduated from Montgomery High School with the...
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