Lois O. Dandurand (Schefers), age 83, of New Prague, passed away June 24, 2026, surrounded by family in her daughter’s home in Portland, Oregon.

Brenda Jo (Burlison) Tollefsrud, age 78, of Lonsdale, Minnesota, formerly of Burlison, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, 23rd of June.

Jim Ochocki, age 88, of Marshall, Minnesota, died on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center in Marshall. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Following interment with military honors at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery, a luncheon for attendees will be served at the church, in Carlin Hall. Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, also at the church.

Jola Greta Amundsen passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Autumn Cottages in Alexandria, MN. She was 88 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria, MN, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Geneva Cemetery in Alexandria at 1:00 p.m. following a luncheon at the church.

Thomas “T.K.” Robert Kes, 94, of Jordan, passed away on June 16, 2026.

Patricia M. Solheid, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at Mala Strana Assisted Living in New Prague, with her loving husband by her side.

Dr. Robert A. “Bob” Stepaniak, age 79, of Faribault, MN, died on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family following an extended illness.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault with the Rev. Diane Goulson officiating.

Visitation will be held on Monday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Myron A. Tietz, age 74, of New Prague, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Rochester, Minnesota.

Myron was born on June 16, 1951, in New Prague to Clemens and Lenora (Bohnsack) Tietz. He was raised in New Prague and graduated from New Prague High School. Following graduation, he pursued his passion for carpentry by attending Faribault Vocational Technical School.

Harold K. “Mac” McMahon, age 98, of New Prague, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 9, 2026.