Philip T. Tesch, 63, of Watertown passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, MN. Memorial Service will take place Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia with Father Jim Devorak as officiant. Visitation from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment […]

Deborah Marie Shepherd

Deborah Marie Shepherd, aged 71, of Belle Plaine, passed away at her home on May 5, 2026, surrounded by family. A Funeral Service for Deb will take place Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine with Pr. Janet Warner officiating. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. A luncheon […]

Richard Pexa

Pexa, Richard E. Age 74, of Lonsdale passed away on April 30, 2026 in Watertown, MN surrounded by family. He was born March 6, 1952 in New Prague to Frank and Julia (Smisek). He is survived by his loving ex-wife, Mary, children and grandchildren: Jackie (Derek) Sayres, Oliver and Annie; Joe (Monica) Pexa; Nancy Rettmann, […]

Lucille M. “Lucy” Palma

Lucille M. “Lucy” Palma, age 91, of Faribault, died on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Friendship Manor in Shakopee, Minnesota.Lucille was born to Joseph and Salbina (David) Maxa on July 27, 1934.  She attended Holy Redeemer School and Montgomery-Lonsdale Schools in Montgomery, MN.  Lucille married Clarence Palma on June 16, 1953.  They enjoyed 27 years […]

Gregory “Greg” Joseph Wacker

Gregory “Greg” Joseph Wacker, age 75, of Montgomery, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Mala Strana Care and Rehabilitation Center. Greg was born on February 2, 1951, in Sharon Township, Le Sueur County, during a bitter winter cold snap when temperatures dipped to 28 degrees below zero. He was the son of Clayton and […]

Gavin J. Burggraff

Gavin J. Burggraff, age 20, unexpectedly passed away on April 17, 2026. Born on March 16, 2006, in Faribault, Minnesota, Gavin was a beloved son, brother, and dedicated member of the United States Marine Corps. A proud infantryman, Gavin achieved the rank of Lance Corporal during his service. His commitment to his country and to […]

Joseph E. Ziskovsky

Joseph E. Ziskovsky, age 96, of Veseli, passed away on May 3, 2026. Joe was born on July 17, 1929, to Joseph A. and Otillia Ziskovsky on the family farm in Wheatland Township (Webster, MN). He grew up on that farm and continued dairy farming there for 56 years. Joe met his wife, Betty Ann […]

Johan “Johnny” Franklin Miller

Johan “Johnny” Franklin Miller passed away peacefully at home in Belle Plaine on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the age of 82. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Kaluza, officiating. Visitation will be at Kolden Funeral Home […]

Myron J. Bertrang

Myron J. Bertrang died peacefully surrounded by his children on May 1, 2026.  He was born at Mankato Hospital on March 29, 1933 to Peter and Dolores Bertrang (Moisan).  The family lived in Henderson, MN briefly before moving to Arlington, MN. Upon graduation from Arlington Highschool in 1951 and encouraged by his Uncle Germain, Myron […]

Jeanne Marie Baumann

Jeanne Marie Baumann, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband by her side on May 1, 2026. Jeanne was born on July 14, 1954 to Harold and Marie (Healy) Herrmann. Jeanne grew up in Belle Plaine, MN where she also graduated. Jeanne married her junior high sweetheart on August 22, […]