Kimberly Schwenke-Cram, 59, Madison, SD, passed away at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, on Saturday, January 10, 2026 after battling pneumonia, blood clots, and Valley Fever. 

A Celebration of Life for Kim will be from 5 - 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Victory Life Church, (701 E 60th St North, Sioux Falls, SD) with a short time of sharing at 6:30 p.m.

Linda Marie Weaver, age 77, of Kilkenny, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul after a brief illness.

Troy Russell Holling, age 62, of Waterville, passed away at his home with his loving wife by his side on December 24, 2025, following a seven‑month battle with cancer.

John “JK” Michael Kelly, of rural Waterville passed away at his home December 4, 2025, after a rapid and courageous battle with cancer.

John was born on September 28, 1956, to Walter and Ludmilla (Edel) Kelly of rural Kilkenny.  He attended Treborn Country school, Holy Redeemer Catholic School and graduated from Montgomery High School in 1974.  He later attended Austin Vocational College earning his FCC License in Radio Broadcasting.

Jeffrey Lloyd “Wags” Wagner, age 70, of Elysian, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his home on November 26, 2025.

Gladys Anna Culhane, age 101, of Morristown, MN, passed away on November 21, 2025, in the Mala Strana Rehabilitation & Assisted Living facility in New Prague, with her good friend and roommate, Janet, and caregivers by her side.

Christopher Lee "Chris" Walczak, age 54, of Rosemount, passed away November 19, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born on September 16, 1971, in Edina, Minnesota. Chris lived a life marked by deep passion, unwavering loyalty, and a profound belief in the value of human connection.

Mark Jeffery Paulson, age 69, of rural Waseca, passed away on November 19, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Mankato following a lifelong battle with muscular dystrophy. 

Agnes Rose Kniefel, age 90, of Waterville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield.

Agnes was born on January 5, 1935, in Owatonna, Minnesota, the daughter of Frank and Gladys (Bartosch) Kniefel. She spent her early years in the Owatonna area before the family moved to Waterville. Agnes graduated from Waterville Public Schools in 1953.

Christopher Thomas Short, age 49, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 7, 2025.

Born on March 19, 1976, in New Prague, Chris was the beloved son of Thomas and Juilee (Larson) Short. He grew up in Elysian and attended Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1994. He went on to earn a degree in Marketing from Winona State University in 1998, where he made lifelong friends. 

Delores Donna Berndt, age 92, of Waterville, formerly of Hankinson and Fargo, North Dakota, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, our GG, peacefully entered into her heavenly reward at Traditions Living Center in Waterville on the evening of Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Susan Jane (Sullivan) Knowles, age 73, of Kilkenny, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Hillcrest Health Care and Rehab in Mankato. 

Emerson R. Cheever, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 after a short illness. 

He was born at his grandparents house in Chittamo, Washburn County, WI, to Dan &  Edna Cheever on October 31, 1938.  He graduated from Solon Springs High School in 1957 & joined the MN Air National Guard out of Duluth. 

Sue Annette Holicky, age 70, passed peacefully on October 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Mary Jane Gregor, age 66, of Elysian died on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Ardis Martha Ely, age 78, of Cleveland, Minnesota passed away on September 30, 2025, at her home. 
   

Ardis was born on September 15, 1947, in Elysian Township and is the daughter of Ortwin and Marie (Wendt) Roemhildt. As a child she attended Bell Church School and later Waterville school.  Following her education, she held various factory jobs before discovering her true calling as a caretaker for family and friends.