It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harold “Butch” Louisiana on Saturday, September 28, at the age of 81 in New Prague, Minnesota.
 
Harold was born on August 12, 1943, in Litchfield, Minnesota to John and Mabel Louisiana. He was the youngest of three children: sister Donna and his brother Jim. He joined the Air Force and was stationed in Washington state. He married his childhood sweetheart Karen (Ketcham) at the First Baptist Church of Grove City in Grove City, Minnesota.
 

Kathleen L. “Kathy” Handzlik, age 78, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Monday, September 30, 2024.  Kathy was born on April 15, 1946, in St. Paul, to Joseph and Evelyn (Waldo) Babic.  She graduated from Edina High School, earned her B.A.

David Edel had a beautiful soul, and his spirit left a mark on so many people throughout his lifetime. He was born in New Prague on October 9, 1951, to George and Gretchen Edel (maiden name Richter), the youngest of 3 children. He grew up in Montgomery, graduated from Montgomery-Lonsdale High School, and attended college at the University of Minnesota. Around 1970, he hitched a ride to San Francisco to pursue his spiritual journey. In California he met Carol Gelband, with whom he would marry and bring two sons into this world. 

Donald P. Solberg, Wanamingo, MN. Donald passed away on September 8, 2024. Donald was born April 01, 1930, to Peter O. and Minnie (Satren) Solberg. He grew up in Wanamingo, MN, and graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1948, served 4 years in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in July 1952.
During his 42 years in Sales/Marketing in artificial the breeding of livestock industry his work afforded him the opportunity to travel to 49 states, 28 international countries and 6 continents. He retired from CRI-Genex in 1995.

David George Edel passed on from this earth in the early morning of August 26, 2024, at his home in Naples, Florida. A celebration of life gathering will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday October 12, at Richter Woods—35674 173rd Ave, Montgomery, MN, 56069.
All are welcome!

Kathy Beatty passed away at her home in Montgomery, MN, on September 23, 2024, at the age of 86. She was born in McGrath, MN, on July 19, 1938, to Simon & Julia (Bolan) Schwarzbauer. Kathy moved to St. Paul, MN, shortly after her graduation from McGrath High School.
In February 1957, she married Leonard Beatty at Sacred Heart Church in Wahkon, MN & together they raised six children.

Laura Ann (née Simon) Jirik, age 97, of Lonsdale, passed away on  September 22, 2024, at The Villages of Lonsdale where she resided for the last 15 years.
Laura was born on January 29, 1927, to Bohumil and Ludmilla (Kalina) Simon in New Prague, MN. She grew up on a farm near Veseli, MN, attended grade school in Veseli and graduated from New Prague High School.

Stanley Francis Handsuch, 94, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife at their home in Hill City, MN.

Bonita Marie Whiting
June 5, 1958 – September 15, 2024
“So, when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right here, in your heart.” – David Romano
On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Bonita Marie Whiting, 65, of Havelock, NC, was called to Heaven to meet her Savior Jesus Christ after a brief but brave battle with cancer.

Claudia (Goche) Weiers, 70, of Alexandria, passed away on September 17, 2024. Services will be held Monday, September 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria with inurnment at St. Mary's Cemetery. www.andersonfuneral.net

Francis Emil “Fritz” Novak, age 95, of New Prague, died peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Monday, September 16, 2024.  Fritz was born on July 29, 1929, to Ladislav and Anna (Pavek) Novak on the family farm in Veseli, Minnesota.  He went to public school in Veseli for 2 years and then went to Most Holy Trinity Catholic School through eighth grade.  He worked for many local farmers doing odd jobs and went to high school for his freshman year only.  He decided to join the Air Force, enlisted on January 11, 1949, had 13 weeks of basic training at Sheppard Air Force Base in W

Angela Josephine Shimota, March 16, 1938 - September 16, 2024, age 86 of New Prague, MN
In loving memory of Angela J. Shimota, who passed away September 16, 2024, at her home at Praha Village Assisted Living in New Prague, MN. She was surrounded by her husband of 68 years, Harold Shimota, and family by her side as her two-and-a-half-year struggle with stage 4 lung cancer came to an end. She is now resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus our Lord and Savior.

Donald Peter Petricka
 February 22, 1945 - September 15, 2024 (79 Years)
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Donald Peter Petricka, on  Sunday, September 15. He leaves behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and countless cherished  memories.
Born on February 22, 1945, to Christina and James Benjamin Petricka in Montgomery, MN, Donald was the youngest sibling to his older sister Genevieve, and older brother Mahlon.

Francis “Fritz”Novak, age 95, of New Prague, died Monday, September 16.  Services will be held next Tuesday/Wednesday. 
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Judy Menke, age 83, of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 11, 2024. If there is one word to describe Judy, it would be love.

Robert S. Forberg, age 67, of Savage, MN, formerly of New Prague, MN, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home.
Bob was born in Thief River Falls, MN, on September 8, 1957, the son of Joseph and Eleanore (Klabo) Forberg.