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John Richter, 77

John Richter, age 77, of Milaca, passed away on May 24, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milaca with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.  Arrangements are with Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home - Milaca, MN.

Sandra "Sandy" Marie Gilhousen, 79

Sandra "Sandy" Marie Gilhousen, age 79, of Montgomery, died on the evening of Friday, May 23, 2025, at Traditions of Montgomery.

Sandra "Sandy" Jelinek, 78

Sandra "Sandy" Jelinek, age 78, of Montgomery, died on Thursday, May 14, 2025, at Oak Terrace Senior Housing in Le Sueur.

Mamie Katherine (Kopet) Knish

Mamie Katherine (Kopet) Knish was called into God’s loving embrace on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, surrounded by her family at Central Health Care.
 She was born on February 17, 1931, to parents James Frank and Johanna Marie (Trcka) Kopet in Montgomery Township. She was baptized and confirmed at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and attended Catholic school in Montgomery. Mamie was a graduate of the Class of 1948 from Montgomery High School.

Merlin James Plonsky, 79

Merlin James Plonsky left this world peacefully on March 19, 2025, at the age of 79, surrounded by his family at Central Health Care in Le Center. Merlin was born on April 24, 1945, to Peter and Cecelia (Konopik) Plonsky. He grew up in Montgomery and graduated in 1963 from Montgomery High School.
 He was united in marriage to Carmen Dalsted, on May 8, 1965. He started his career as a professional painter alongside his father-in-law and later went on his own as Plonsky Painting.

Rhoda Ann Duffney, 93

Rhoda Ann Duffney, age 93 of Montgomery, died in the early morning of Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Faribault Medical Center.

Robert “Bob” Ernest Sapp

Robert “Bob” Ernest Sapp, of Le Center, passed away March 12, 2025, at St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Marietta "Toots" Kukacka, 95

Marietta "Toots" Kukacka, age 95, of Montgomery, died in the early morning of Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. 

Linda Lee Herrera, 70

Linda Lee Herrera, age 70, of Montgomery, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her home on Green Leaf Lake in rural Montgomery.

Marilyn Agnes Miller, 86

Marilyn Agnes Miller, age 86, of Montgomery, died at Mala Strana Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Center in New Prague on Sunday, February 23, 2025.