After 25 years apart from her husband Bill, and 59 years from her infant son James, Mary Margaret (Guttenberg) Young, has reunited with them in heaven.
Surrounded by her loving family, Mary, 81, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato on Sunday, April 16 after a sudden illness.
Mary was born on April 21, 1941, in Fargo, ND, to Casper and Eleanor (Landsberger) Guttenberg. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School, and graduated from St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck.

JoAnn M. Doyle, age 88, of New Prague, died peacefully at her home with family at her side on Friday, April 14, 2023.  JoAnn was born on September 4, 1934 in New Prague to James E. and Rose A. (Pikal) Simon.  She grew up in the New Prague area, attending country school and St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduating from New Prague High School.  She attained her LPN degree from Immanuel St. Joseph Hospital in Mankato.  JoAnn married James R. Doyle at St.

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Joseph Ambrose Tupy, the devoted Tupy family patriarch and friend to all whose lives he touched.
He passed away on April 12, 2023 at the Owatonna Hospital after suffering a brief illness. He was 92.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 17, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church.   Friends may greet the family starting at 9:30 AM at the church.  A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 9:15 AM at the church.  

Robert Ambrose Becker, age 58, of Burnsville, MN died unexpectedly April 10th, 2023.  Robert or Rob, as most knew him by, was born on December 7th, 1964, in New Prague, MN.  He was the son of Jeanette (Witt) and Ambrose Becker and the son-in-law of Betty and Leonard Cavanaugh.  Since 1992, Robert worked at Eden Prairie High School as a school security monitor, where he connected with countless staff and students, building lifelong friendships throughout his time. Robert started his career working at The Northwest Passage in his summers from 1986 to 1991.

Chad M. Solheid, age 51, of Minneapolis, died unexpectedly after a brief illness, on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Hennepin County Medical Center.  Chad was born on June 28,  1971, in New Prague to David J. and Judith A.

Craig Lee Ziesmer, age 51, of Glencoe, formerly of New Prague, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home in Glencoe, Minnesota. Memorial Service will be held Friday, April 14, 2023, 1:00 P.M. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bismarck Township, Winthrop, Minnesota, with interment at a later date in the church cemetery. Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Friday, April 14, 2023, 12:00 to 1:00 P.M., one hour prior the service at the church.

Mary (Ford, Brallier) Himrod, age 87, of Eagan passed away March 22, 2023.  She is survived by her daughters, Mary Brallier (Don Koetz), Julie Slonine, Sarah Hill (Jay); step-daughters, Joan Gage, Susan Strigel (Tom), and Julie Hesse (Joe); grandchildren,  Dean Hill, Sam Gage, Lauren Strigel, Paige Strigel, Meredith Strigel, Olivia Hesse, Aaron Hesse, Alex Hesse, and Molly Slonine; sisters, Char Beekmann (Gary) and Helen Nelson; brothers, John Ford (Carolyn), Richard Ford (Shirley), Robert Ford (Linda), and Dennis Ford (Amy); as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends she considered famil

Leon Charles Zweber, age 87 of Elko New Market, MN passed away peacefully on April 7, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He was a dairy and crop farmer his entire life. Leon was born on December 7, 1935 to Wilfred and Loretta Zweber. 

Debra A. Kohout Gillard, age 59, of New Prague, died unexpectedly after a brief illness on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital, Mankato. Deb was born on July 23, 1963 in New Prague to Martin J. and Shirley M.

John George Stasney, age 96, of Montgomery, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Central Health Care in Le Center. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 12 from 4pm-8pm at Schoenbauer Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Fr. Tom Niehaus officiating. Visitation will also be one hour prior at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Montgomery. Military Honors will be provided by the Montgomery area Veterans Honor Guard. 

Michael Dean Bakken, 66, of Mound, MN, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 28, 2023.
Mike (known as “sto” to many) had a great passion for cooking and was excellent at it! He was fun loving with a contagious personality that drew people to him and a true kid at heart.  He enjoyed fishing, spending time at the cabin near Crosslake, fireworks and he especially loved spending time with his family. Mike was very proud of his three granddaughters.

Galen G. “Gater” George, age 71, of New Prague, Minnesota, died unexpectedly at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague on Monday, March 27, 2023. Gater was born on April 2, 1951 in Winfield, Kansas to Harold Gene and Molly (Larsson) George. He grew up in the the Wichita area, served in the US Army and returned to Wichita before finally settling in New Prague about 10 years ago. He was a favorite and beloved employee of Mystic Lake Casino. Gater loved everything that had to do with motorcycles and motorized vehicles.

Clarence F. Skluzacek, age 93, of Lonsdale, MN passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023, at The Villages of Lonsdale. Clarence was born on May 10, 1929 to Albert and Hattie (Smisek) Skluzacek on the family farm in Lonsdale. He went to the Immaculate Conception School for 10 years and then worked on his family farm. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Hertaus on June 29, 1954.

Sage August McGehee, age 22, of New Prague, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 27, 2023.  Sage was born on October 25, 2000 in Virginia, Minnesota to Aaron Mellgren and Bobbi Jo McGehee.  He spent from age 2-12 in Texas and then moved to New Prague, attending New Prague Public Schools.  He lived in northern Minnesota for a few years before finally settling in New Prague.  He was an employee of Casey’s, loved by both the staff and the customers he served.  Sage had an infectious smile, drawing people to him naturally.  He enjoyed music of all kinds, was an avid Star Wars enthusia

Robert “Bob” Louis Heilman, age 71, of Le Center, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 31 from 4 pm-8 pm at Le Center Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 1 at 11 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Le Center with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery in Le Center at a later date.

Alice M. Busacker, age 73 of Jordan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 25, 2023. A visitation will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. A Christian Funeral will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with visitation from 10-11:00 AM, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake (20200 Fairlawn Avenue) in Prior Lake, MN. Reverend Dr. Brent L. Parrish will preside. Interment immediately after service at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery and lunch to follow.