JoAnn Marie Petricka, age 81.
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, JoAnn Marie Petricka, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She leaves us with a life of love, charity, selflessness and world famous recipes.
Born on February 24, 1944, to Mary Ann and John Clarence Pomije in New Prague, MN, JoAnn was the second youngest of four sisters, Marion, Dorothy, Janet and Grace.
John “Jack” Frank Vlasak, age 85, of Montogomery, MN, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at Mala Strana Assisted Living – Rehabilitation Center in New Prague, with his loving family by his side.
Geraldine “Gerry” Mary Pany, age 90, of New Prague, died in the early morning hours of Friday, October 31, 2025, at Praha Village Senior Living in New Prague.
Sharon Ann (Hillesheim) Malecha, age 84, of Lonsdale, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul, surrounded by her children.
Sharon was born on May 10, 1941, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, to Nicholas B. and Veronica T. (Marz) Hillesheim. She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School in 1959. After high school, she attended secretarial school in Minneapolis and worked at Maico and Bell Telephone Security Systems.
Our dearest Millie Margaret (Krocak) Jones passed away on October 22, 2025, surrounded by family. After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just 2 months prior, her end-of-life was far too short, yet every moment was wrapped in courage, peace and love. She gave us her final “farm goodbye".
James (Jim) Francis Kalina, age 90, of Lonsdale, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on October 21, 2025. Jim was born in Wheatland Township, MN, on January 6, 1935, to Max and Emma (Cecka) Kalina. After high school, he served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea.
Paul Adolf Swidorski, age 87, of Montgomery, died on the morning of Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home.
Leonard Kaderlik, age 87, of Faribault, MN, passed away on October 13, 2025, at United Hospital, St. Paul, MN.
Rose Mary (Rosie) Gill passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 14. She was born on July 30, 1932, to Joseph and Eva (Dorzinski) Gill and grew up on the family farm in rural Union Hill. She graduated from New Prague High School and went on to dedicate her life to a long and successful career in the banking industry, retiring in 2004.
Donald William Rynda, age 94, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully Monday, October 6, 2025, at Central Health Care in Le Center.
Don was born on September 6, 1931, in Montgomery Township, Le Sueur County, to William and Bessie (Slavik) Rynda. He grew up on the family farm in rural Montgomery, where he began his education in country school. It was there he first learned English, which he proudly taught to his family. Don graduated from Montgomery High School in 1949.
Donald William Rynda, age 94, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Central Health Care in Le Center.
Milo Benjamin Kaisersatt, age 93, of Montgomery, died on the morning of Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Central Healthcare in Le Center.
Norma Jean Dooley, 95, of Willmar, MN, died peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025, with family by her side at the Bethesda Grand Care Center in Willmar, Minnesota, after a short illness. Visitation will be held on October 4, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Murdock, Minnesota, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.
Patricia "Patty" Susan Doran, age 65, of Montgomery, died on the afternoon of Monday, September 8, 2025, in New Prague.
John J. "Jack" Holomek, age 87, of Montgomery, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 12, 2025, surrounded by the love and presence of his family.
