Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Adeline Frances Sinclair
Nov 1, 2022
Adeline Frances Sinclair, age 85 of Le Center passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Ecumen Prairie Hill in St. Peter. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 4 from 9am to 10am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Le Center. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00am. with Father Barsness officiating. Burial will be held at...
Kenneth Edward Schleis
Oct 7, 2022
Kenneth Edward Schleis, age 83, of Montgomery, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 11, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 12 at 11:00 AM, with Father Tom Niehaus,...
Kathleen "Katie" Schroer
Sep 28, 2022
Kathleen “Katie” Schroer, age 86 of Le Center, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the Carriage House in Le Center. Visitation will be at Le Center Funeral Home in Le Center on Sunday, October 2, from 2pm to 6pm. Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 3 at 10am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...
Willis “Bill” Claude Collins, Jr.,
Sep 28, 2022
Willis “Bill” Claude Collins, Jr., 72, of Le Center, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Mayo Systems Hospital in New Prague after a short battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 6 from 4pm–7pm at the Le Center Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 7 at 11am...