Eileen Rita Krueger, age 85, of Waconia passed away, peacefully Wednesday, September, 28th 2022, at her home with her family by her side.
Mass of Christian Burial to be held Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Boniface Catholic Church (4025 Main Street) in St. Bonifacius with Father Peter Hughes as Celebrant of the Mass.   Visitation held Monday, October 3 from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. and one hour prior to the Mass on Tuesday, ALL AT THE CHURCH.  Interment in the church cemetery.

Geraldyne (Gerri) David (Sheehy), age 85 passed away on August 21, 2022 at Central Health Care Center in Le Center, MN.
Gerri grew up with her parents and siblings on a farm near Waterville where she learned to bake, sew, garden and grow to have a strong faith in God. She graduated from Waterville High School in 1956.
Gerri married Jacob John David on June 14, 1961 at the Church of St. Canice in Kilkenny, MN. On February 22, 1963 they welcomed son Dennis John David to their family.

Leo John Cemensky, 80, of Fifty Lakes, died at his home on August 7, 2022. A private family service is being held.
He was born on March 27, 1942, in Lexington Township, MN to Anton and Emily (Trczinsky) Cemensky. Leo married Vikki Dunham on December 10, 2001, in Fargo, ND. He was a retired member of the Operating Engineers Local 49 Union.
Leo is survived by his wife Vikki; two sons, Lee Cemensky of Las Vegas, NV, and Jeff (RaNae) Cemensky of Fifty Lakes; one daughter, Desiree Dunham of Elida, Ohio; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Joseph James Cesafsky, 89, of Montgomery, died on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Traditions of Montgomery. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 22, from 9 to 11, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow, all held at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Father Tom Niehaus officiating. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

Brian Delano Lande, 62, of Montgomery passed away on August 9, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in New Prague. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 14 from 1-3 pm at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. A prayer service will follow at 3 pm also at the funeral home.
 
Brian was born February 24, 1960, to Charles and Gloria (Thorsen) Lande. He attended Montgomery High School and worked at Seneca in Montgomery as a Boiler Operator.

Marvin George David, 79 of Montgomery died on August 6, 2022. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 16 from 4 pm-8 pm at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 17 at 11 am with visitation one hour prior, all held at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Father Tom Niehaus, officiating. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Montgomery.

Elmer Harry Kukacka, age 85 of Montgomery passed away at his home on August 4, 2022. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 9 from 4 pm-8 pm at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 10 at 11am with visitation one hour prior at St. John Lutheran Church in Montgomery. Interment will be held in the Calvary Cemetery in Montgomery.

Maxine Owen Morgan passed away peacefully on July 22, 2022, at the age of 90. She was born in Springfield, MN on July 6, 1932, to Lee and Irma (Ingram) Owen.
Maxine grew up along the Cottonwood River in Springfield, MN with many fond memories of family life. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1950 where she participated in band and choir. Maxine attended the College of St. Catherine’s in St. Paul, MN, graduating with a major in Occupational Therapy in 1955.

Evelyn E. Novotny, age 90, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on July 29, 2022. 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 4, at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the Mass at church. Interment will be held at St. Patrick's Church Cemetery. 
Evelyn was a longtime cook for IDS 199. She loved to dance, garden and travel. 

Sonia H. Funk, age 94, of New Prague, formerly of Minnetonka, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Traditions of Montgomery. Sonia was born on February 4, 1928 in Minneapolis to William E. and Signe B. (Peterson) Hovey. She was raised in the Camden area of Minneapolis, graduating from Patrick Henry High School. She married Raymond A. Funk on September 6, 1947 in Minneapolis and in her first years of marriage, she worked for the phone company.

Laurie Lynn Rumpza (Tuma), age 60, of Rosemount, MN, passed away on July 17, 2022. 

Sidney Vikla, 90, of Lonsdale, died at the Northfield Hospital, on November 9, 2021.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at the Montgomery American Legion in Montgomery. Sidney is survived by his wife, Betty Ann Vikla of Lonsdale; daughter, Melodi (Larry) Van Roekel of Nerstrand.
Arrangements are with the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. 507-357-6116. Online condolences may be left at www.schoenbauerfuneralhome.com.

Lloyd Thomas Viskocil, age 79, of Montgomery passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at his home. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 14 from 4 pm-8 pm at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 15 at 11 am with Fr. Tom Niehaus officiating, with visitation one hour prior at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery.
Interment will be held at St. John Catholic Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Montgomery Area Veterans Honor Guard.

Hedi Ilse Pelowski, age 69, of Montgomery, died on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at her home.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, from 10:00 am-11:00 am at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Mass of Christian burial to follow at 11:00 am. Burial will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lexington.
Hedi was born on February 7, 1953, to Milo and Hedi (Gartner) Chlan in Germany. She graduated from Montgomery High School in 1971.

Phyllis Marie Pelowski, age 90, of Lexington passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Mala Strana Health Care in New Prague.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 12 from 4:00 -7:00 pm at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, July 13 at 10:30 am at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Father Tom Niehaus & Father Mike Krenik officiating.
Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Lexington.

Michael Francis Smisek, 56, of Lonsdale, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at his home.
Funeral services were held on May 27, 2022, for Mike at Montgomery American Legion and interment in Calvary Cemetery.
Michael Francis Smisek was born August 20, 1965, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague to Adeline and Marvin Smisek. He attended Montgomery Lonsdale School. He was active in Montgomery FFA, hockey, and working at Montgomery Auto.