Elizabeth “Betty” Halloran, 89 of Belle Plaine, died peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Monday, July 23, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, July 30, 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine, MN. Visitation will be at the Kolden Funeral Home on Sunday, July 29, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. ~ 7:00 p.m. and one our prior to the Mass at church. Burial will be in St. Peter & Paul’s Catholic Cemetery, Belle Plaine, MN. Lunch to follow at church social hall.

Joyce Kathleen (Pladson) Fadden, age 85, of New Prague died Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine.  Joyce was born at her grandparents’ home in Lowry, MN on July 22, 1933 to Oscar A. and Hazel M. (Hagstrom) Pladson.  Joyce grew up in Brandon, MN where her dad and uncle, Leo Smedstad, owned and operated the Brandon Meat Market.  She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Grace Lutheran Church in Brandon.

Henry, Lester C., age 89 of Lakeville, MN passed away on July 19th, 2018. Preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Alice Marie Henry, parents; Herman and Minnie Henry; 6 sisters, Myrtle Sorensen, Hazel Tonsager, Verna Blesner, Mable Lovejoy Peters, Ida Madson and Lillian Erickson, and 2 brothers, Wallace and Robert Henry
Lester loved farming, fishing, vacationing, and his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He worked many years for UBC lumber company in Lakeville as well as farming.  

Germscheid, John G., age 84, of Coon Rapids, formerly of Le Center, passed away July 24, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Gertrude and Raymond; brother, Richard; brother-in-law, Mike Hanlon. Survived by wife of 62 years, Donna; children, Steven (Michele), Vincent (Lynn), Lisa (Peter) Siddons, Allen (Lori), Warren (Lisa); 16 grandchildren; sister, Mary Agnes Hanlon; brothers, Eugene (Elaine), Karl (Sandra); sister-in-law, Anne Germsheid; nieces & nephews; other relatives and friends.

Ruth Ann Doherty, age 95, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.  Ruth Ann was born on May 15, 1923 in Morgan, Minnesota to Albert C. and Ursula (Braunger) Fischer.  She attended St. Michael’s Catholic School and graduated from Morgan High School before going on to beauty school.  She opened her own salon, Ruth Ann’s, in Morgan, married Elmer M.

Leonard P. Eischens, age 92, of St. Benedict, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, July 20, 2018 at his home.  Leonard was born on September 1, 1925 in Helena Township to Adam M. and Ruth (Beckius) Eischens.  He was raised in the St. Benedict area, where he attended country school and graduated from New Prague High School.  He entered the U.S. Army, served in WWII, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.  He married Verna A. Giesen on September 5, 1959 at St.

Lillian J. “Lil” Tate, age 83, of New Prague, died suddenly but peacefully with her daughters at her side on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale.  Lil was born on June 1, 1935 in Cedar Lake Township to Joseph A. and Ludmilla A.

Rosemary DeGonda, 89, of Bloomington died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Friendship Village in Bloomington. Mass of Christian burial was held at Pax Christi Catholic Community in Eden Prairie on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 11:00 am with Fr. Bill Murtaugh presiding. Burial was at Fort Snelling, after the luncheon. Visitation was one hour prior to Mass at church.
Rosemary was born in New Prague, the daughter of John A Bednar and Agnes (Bruzek) Bednar. Both parents were of Czech descent. She had an older sister Edyth, all are deceased.

Richard “Dick” Houle passed away unexpectedly on his 83rd birthday, July 3, 2018, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Minneapolis, MN. He was a resident of Prior Lake, MN.