Carole Jean Hotchkiss, 85, of New Prague, MN, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at New Perspective Assisted Living in Prior Lake, MN. She was born January 3, 1941, in Kasson, the son of Herman and Letha (Brown) Eggert. Carole attended school in Dodge Center. She married Lyle Timm on June 14, 1957, and lived in the Wasioja area until his death in 1968.

Audre Mae Johnson, age 82, of Lonsdale, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, August 10, 2026.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, September 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New Prague. Visitation will take place Thursday, the 10, from 4-7 p.m. at Bruzek Funeral Home and Friday morning at church 1 hour prior to service, starting at 10:00. Burial will take place at Czech National Cemetery with immediate family only. In lieu of flowers, memorials are prefered to Duck Cup Memorial.

Anthony F. (Tony) Dorzinski passed away peacefully at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Charles Rud, age 83, of Webster, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Hennepin County Medical Center of Minneapolis after a battle with kidney cancer and other health complications, surrounded by his loving family. 

Kaylene M. Lemke, age 78, of Union Hill, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by her family on September 5, 2026, at St. Gertrude’s and the Gardens in Shakopee. Kaylene Marie Pieper was born on April 12, 1948, in Shakopee, Minnesota, to John and Verena (Thomas) Pieper. She graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel in Mankato. After graduation she attended Minnesota School of Business and earned an associate’s degree studying to be an administrative assistant.

Leo V. Wagner, Jr., age 89, of Elko, Minnesota, passed away on September 4, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He lived a full and hardworking life rooted in service, craftsmanship, faith and, above all, his love for family and friends.

Eleanore Jirik, age 86, of Northfield, died on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Three Links Care Center.

Natasha “Tasha” (Siefker) Cook, of New Prague, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2026, at the age of 48. She was surrounded by her two sisters and her three beloved children, who were the greatest loves of her life.

Donald John Hauer, age 88, passed away on August 30, 2026, at Praha Village in New Prague, after a short battle with skin cancer.

Don was born on May 4, 1938, in Derrynane Township, Le Center, Minnesota, to John and Eleanore (Studnicka) Hauer. He was raised alongside his two siblings on the family Century Farm. Don attended St. John’s Parochial School in Union Hill and later New Prague High School.