Obituaries

Kenneth John Goettl

Kenneth John Goettl

Jan 15, 2023

Kenneth John Goettl, age 90, of Montgomery, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 18 from 3:30pm-8pm with KC Rosary in the evening at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 19 at 10:30am at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church...

Rev. Fr. Edwin Savundra

Rev. Fr. Edwin Savundra

Jan 13, 2023

(Roman Catholic Priest with the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Doctor in Philosophy, Professor, President of EL Campus, Writer, Humanitarian, Spiritual Counselor) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rev. Fr. Edwin Savundra at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, New York on Friday, January 13, 2023 at the age of 82. Beloved brother of Soosai...

Richard "Dick" Bradshaw

Richard "Dick" Bradshaw

Jan 10, 2023

Former Le Sueur County Surveyor Richard (Dick) Bradshaw died Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Praha Village in New Prague, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 4 from 10am-11am with Memorial Mass of Christian burial to follow at 11am all held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Le Center. Mr. Bradshaw was born October 20, 1930 in Mankato,...

Alice Marie Zika

Alice Marie Zika

Jan 9, 2023

Alice Marie Zika, age 89, of Montgomery, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 14 from 9am-11am at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11am. with Father Tom Niehaus officiating. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery...

Michael "Mike" Patrick Sheeran

Michael "Mike" Patrick Sheeran

Jan 9, 2023

Michael Patrick Sheeran, age 63, of Montgomery, formerly a longtime resident of Park Rapids, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home in Montgomery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 14, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Park Rapids. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Steve Norby...

Mary Frances (Byrne) Matejcek

Mary Frances (Byrne) Matejcek

Jan 8, 2023

Mary Frances (Byrne) Matejcek left the earth on January 8th from natural causes. She was surrounded by Irish Energy from the 99 years of happiness, contentment, involvement and living a deep Irish Catholic Faith. Her children and grandchildren were on a Zoom call with her throughout her final hours, reciting her beloved rosary with her as she held her...

Gordon "Gordy" Prochaska

Gordon "Gordy" Prochaska

Jan 7, 2023

Gordon “Gordy” Prochaska, age 71, of Montgomery/ Florence, AZ., passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his home in AZ. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 27 from 3pm to 8pm at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 28 at 11am at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in...

Douglas Lukes

Douglas Lukes

Jan 7, 2023

Douglas Lukes, age 65, of Le Center, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Carriage House in Le Center. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 17 from 9:30 am – 10:30 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Le Center, with Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 am. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery...

Steve Roy Pany

Steve Roy Pany

Dec 23, 2022

Steven Roy Pany, age 65, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022, at Norbella Assisted Living, Prior Lake, following a brief illness. Steve was born in New Prague, to Alvin and Gerry (Fox) Pany, on December 28, 1956. Steve grew up in Montgomery, where he developed his love for sports and all-things Minnesota. Baseball (his beloved Twins), softball, football,...

Delores Krenik

Delores Krenik

Dec 20, 2022

Delores Krenik, 95, of Montgomery passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Villages of Lonsdale. Visitation will be held at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home on Friday, January 6 2023 from 9am to Noon. Burial will be held in the spring at Bohemian National Cemetery in Montgomery. Delores was born on February 6, 1927 in Montgomery. She worked at Munsingwear...

Roger John Ruhland

Roger John Ruhland

Dec 17, 2022

Roger John Ruhland, age 88 of Montgomery, died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his home. Military services will be held in the spring. Roger was born on October 22, 1934 in Montgomery to Reynold and Agnes (Ruzicka) Ruhland. He was united in marriage to Donna Krocak 64 years ago. He served in the US...

Phyllis Maria Swidorski

Phyllis Maria Swidorski

Dec 17, 2022

Phyllis Maria Swidorski, age 83 of Montgomery, died on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Mayo Systems Hospital in New Prague. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 9, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, with funeral service at 11:00 am, all held at St. John Lutheran Church in Montgomery with Pastor, Jason Pollington officiating. Interment will be at St....

Patricia Ann "Pati" Deutschman

Patricia Ann "Pati" Deutschman

Dec 7, 2022

Patricia Ann “Pati” Deutschman, age 88 of Le Center passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Central Health Care in Le Center. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 10 from 8:00-10:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Le Center with Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00am with Father Tom Margevicius officiating. Interment in Calvary...

Andrew John Regenscheid

Andrew John Regenscheid

Dec 7, 2022

Andrew John Regenscheid was born on August 3, 1938 to Joseph F. and Esther L. (Harty) Regenscheid in Cleveland, MN. Andy passed away on December 7, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in New Prague, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11:00 am at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with visitation...

Karen Ann Snorek

Karen Ann Snorek

Dec 4, 2022

Karen Ann Snorek, age 59, of Montgomery, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at home in Montgomery, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 16, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Shieldsville with Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 AM with Father Tom Niehaus officiating....

Arlene Alice Peterson

Arlene Alice Peterson

Nov 22, 2022

Arlene Alice Peterson, age 94 of Le Center passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Ridgeview Skilled Nursing surrounded by family in Le Sueur. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 28 from 10am to 11am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Le Center. Funeral Service will follow at 11am. with Pastor Troy Nelson officiating. Burial will be...

Elisabeth Ann "Betsy" Meistrell

Elisabeth Ann "Betsy" Meistrell

Nov 20, 2022

Elisabeth Ann “Betsy” Meistrell, age 80 of North Mankato, formerly of Montgomery passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 21 from 10am-11:30am with Memorial Mass of Christian Burial following at 11:30am all held at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery. Interment will be held at...

Delores "Dolly" Marie Beer

Delores "Dolly" Marie Beer

Nov 13, 2022

Delores “Dolly” Marie Beer, age 92 of Le Center passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Ridgeview Nursing Home in Le Sueur. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 18 from 8am to 10am at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in St. Henry. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10am. with Father Tom Margevicius officiating. Burial will be...

Ralph Leo Labarr

Ralph Leo Labarr

Nov 11, 2022

Ralph Leo LaBarr, age 80 of Montgomery, formerly of Ortley, South Dakota passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Central Health Care in Le Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 17 from 4pm to 7pm at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Ralph was born on February 21, 1942 in Webster South Dakota to Leo and Caroline...

Crystal Augusta Krenik

Crystal Augusta Krenik

Nov 3, 2022

Crystal Augusta Krenik, age 104, formerly of Le Center and Cleveland, died on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter, MN. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 9:00-11:00 with funeral service following, all at Church of Christ in Cleveland, MN. Burial will be at Greenwood Union Cemetery, Le Center, MN. Crystal was...