Elaine Avis (Evenson) Blomquist went to be with her Lord on March 4, 2023, at age 96. 
Her foundation of faith began when Elaine was born at the farm home of her parents in rural Ettrick, Wisconsin, on December 12, 1926. She attended a nearby small country school. Wanting her to be able to continue her education, her parents made the difficult decision to move their only child, at 16, along with a young cousin, to Galesville, Wisconsin, on their own to attend high school.

Todd Allen Trcka, age 57, of rural Belle Plaine, died at his home following his third battle with cancer on Sunday evening, February 26, 2023.  A celebration of his life and sharing was held Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine.

Kay Wollin, 72, of New Prague, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 3, 2023, after a sudden, but brief, illness. Kay was born on February 28, 1951, in Alexandria, MN to Freddie Glade Olson and Marion Louise Olson (Bartholeme) and attended Alexandria Public Schools.

Linda A. Pesta, age 72, of Lonsdale, MN, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her family.

Marie A. Flicek, nee Jelinek, age 83 of New Prague, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Marie was born September 2, 1939 in Prague, Czechoslovakia, the daughter of Vladimir and Marie (Snopova) Jelinek.
Marie left Czechoslovakia with her family during WWII. They moved to Canada where they crop farmed for several years.

Julius J. “Sonny” Bisek, age 82, of New Prague, died peacefully but unexpectedly at his home at Queen’s Court on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  Sonny was born on April 1, 1940 in New Prague to Julius T. and Albina (Kriha) Bisek.  He lived his entire life in New Prague, attended St. Wenceslaus Parochial School and graduated from New Prague High School.  After military service in the US Army, Sonny worked his entire career with Holiday Foods, which became Cub Foods.  Sonny was a man of great faith, generously supporting St.

Emmett J. Zweber age 88, of Burnsville passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully at home February 23, 2023. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Ruth. Survived by sons Jon (Margot) and Jason; daughter Jennell (John) Francis; grandchildren, Lilly and Anna Francis.

John “Jack” Roman Miska, age 91 of Le Center passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Carriage House Senior Living in Le Center.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 10 AM-11AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Mass of Christian burial to immediately follow with Father Mike Barsness officiating.  Burial will be held at a later date at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Lexington.

Scott A. Rhein, age 61, of New Market, died peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Rochester Mayo Clinic Health System after a brief battle with lung cancer.  Scott was born on April 16, 1961 in St. Paul to George T. and Gretchen (Simon) Rhein.  He graduated from Burnsville High School in 1979 and married Lisa Marie Degn on September 26, 1981 at Mary Mother of the Church in Burnsville.  Scott was a building materials salesman and served as a huge influence for many in the lumber industry.