Elizabeth “Betty” Malecha, age 81, of Jordan, Minn., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sept. 13, 2023.
A time of gathering will be held in honor of Betty on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 from 3 - 5:30 p.m. with a short prayer service starting at 5:30 p.m., all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 First St. W, Jordan, Minn.
Betty will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

Irene E. Busch, age 90, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at her home at Praha Village.  Irene was born June 23, 1933 on the family farm to Henry and Anna (Walker) Bendzick. She grew up on the farm and had fond memories of taking raspberries to a farmer’s market in St. Paul and coming home with lemons to make lemonade.  She attended St. John Parochial School and graduated from Jordan High School.

Hannah Kallsen, age 29, passed away Monday Sept. 4, 2023.
Hannah is survived by daughter Myla, parents Matt and Shelley Kallsen, grandparent’s Gary and Joyce Kallsen, Shirley, and Harvey Olson. She is preceded in death by her grandfather William Orndorff.
Hannah studied art and psychology (B.A.) at the University of Wisconsin River Falls, (Wis). She enjoyed painting and drawing. She attended New Prague High School and Normandale PSEO.

Michael Ellman, age 47, of New Prague, passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at his home.

Joseph F. Leahy Jr., age 89, of Webster, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, his mother’s birthday, with his family at his side at Three Links Care Center in Northfield.  

Charles “Chuck” Martin Remes, former New Prague resident, passed peacefully Aug. 31, 2023, at the age of 57 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minn. He was born April 5, 1966, in Minneapolis, Minn. 
Chuck was a devoted and loving husband to Dalaine Remes (Skinner) for nearly 30 years and a proud father to his three daughters: Sara Beth (Grant Soper), Megan Alicia, and Anna Rose Remes. He is survived by his brother, Scott (Liz) Remes, and his father, Richard “Dick” Remes. Chuck was preceded in death by his mother, Deanna Remes.

Judith Ann “Judy” Glisczinski, age 78, of New Prague, formerly of St. Paul, died unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.  Judy was born on July 6, 1945 in New Prague to Bernard  and Virginia  (Brown) Glisczinski.  She grew up in the Union Hill area, graduated from New Prague High School in 1963, and from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1966 as an RN.  The majority of her career was spent at St. Joseph Hospital in St.

Roselma (Rose) Soller, age 88, of Eagan, Minn., passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sept. 3, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church (4030 Pilot Knob Road) in Eagan, Minn..   Visitation from 8:30 to 10 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.   Lunch to follow.  Private family burial.

Judy Cecelia Miller, 71, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 surrounded by loved ones at her home in Kilkenny, Minn, after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 7, at Le Center Funeral Home from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. and beginning at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at St. Canice Catholic Church in Kilkenny, Minn.  Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Kilkenny, Minn.

William R. “Bill” Duede, age 61, of New Prague, died peacefully after a lengthy health journey with his loving family at his side on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester.   

Viola M. Michel, age 91, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.  

Charles E. “Chuck” Holen , age 82, of Webster, died peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at Mayo System Health Care Hospital Mankato. 
Charles was born on June 14, 1941 in Havana, North Dakota to John “Chris” and Alice (Udelhofen) Holen.  He was raised and attended public schools in Forman, N.D.  He met and married Diann Resler on Oct. 27, 1962 and they were blessed with 57 years of marriage and five children and several grandchildren.  

Charles K. (Chuck) Anderson age 78 of Savage, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 26, 2023.
Charles (Chuck) was born Sept. 25, 1944, to parents, Hartvig and Lydia (Johnson) Anderson. He is survived by Joyce, his loving wife and life-partner of 59 years, sons Reed (Jennifer) and Wade; grandchildren Kelsey, Haaken (Eryn), Lily and Emily, and several nieces and nephews. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, five siblings: Lorraine Heider, Joanne Hawver, Edwin, James, and David; and his in-laws, Manford and Myrtle Amundson and brother-in-law Wayne Amundson.

Agnes Mary Machacek Kratochvil, age 100, passed away peacefully on August 25th. 
 Agnes was born in 1923 to Josephine (Pumper) and Frank Machacek on the family farm in Wheatland Township, Rice County. She joined her older sister Elsie (Bisek) and was later joined by siblings Bernice (Zelenka) and Norbert. For the first 70 years of her life, her birthday was celebrated on March 15th and only after finding her birth certificate did she learn it was actually March 14th.

LeRoy Herbert Geiger, 85, with his family by his side, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 25th, 2023. As a man loved by his family and one who valued and respected his many friends, his absence is profoundly felt by all those blessed to have known him.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Darlene Pelcl, Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 1-4. Come share a meal and memories in Darlene’s honor at the Lake Front Bar & Grill, 35032 Clear Lake Lane, Le Center MN 56057.