Obituaries

Brian Andrew Weber

Brian Andrew Weber

Jan 26, 2023

Brian Andrew Weber, age 44, of Le Center, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at his home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 8 from 9am-10am with Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 10am all held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Le Center. Brian was born on March 6, 1978 in New Prague to Milan and...

Jean Mader

Jean Mader

Jan 19, 2023

Jean Mader, age 81, of Montgomery, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at her home in New Prague. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 25 from 9am-11am at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery with a memorial service with Fr. George Grafsky, officiating. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Montgomery in the spring. Jean was born...

Clarence Moravec

Clarence Moravec

Jan 18, 2023

Clarence Moravec, age 82, of Le Center, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his home. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 27 from 9:30 am- 11:30 am at the Le Center Funeral Home in Le Center. Clarence was born on September 26, 1940 in Le Sueur County to Eugene and Alice (Holey) Moravec. He attended Country...

Tereasa Ann Breuer

Tereasa Ann Breuer

Jan 18, 2023

Tereasa Ann Breuer, age 73, of Montgomery, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at her home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 26 from 10-11am at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery with funeral service to follow at 11 with Pastor Jason Pollington officiating. Interment will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Shakopee in spring. Tereasa was...

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...