Robert J. “Bob” Adamek, age 79, of Elko, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Bob was born on July 10, 1944, in New Prague, to Bill and Katie (Forystek) Adamek.  He graduated from New Prague High School and went on to Mankato Vocational Technical School in Auto Body and Mechanics.  Bob served in the U.S.

Robert J. “Bob” Adamek, age 79, of Elko died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Mala Strana Care and Rehabilitation Center in New Prague.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, February 24, at Bruzek Funeral Home, New Prague, with Father John Lapensky officiating. Visitation will be at Bruzek Funeral Home starting at 9:00 AM Saturday.   Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Veseli with Military Honors presented by the New Prague Veterans Honor Guard.

Dorothy Jean Ruth Pumper-Filipek, age 95, of Le Center, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024. A private family graveside service was held.
Clergy: Pastor Jon Niebuhr
Dorothy Jean Ruth Pumper-Filipek was born October 9, 1928, in Montgomery, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Elmer and Anna (Wondra) Moll. Dorothy was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth both in Montgomery, Minnesota. She received her education in Montgomery and graduated with the Montgomery High School class of 1946.

Edith A. Connelly of Savage, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024, at the age of 92. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma and sister, and will be missed by all who knew her.

Seth Joseph Malinski, a dedicated husband, father, dog-dad, friend, and accomplished former Deputy U.S. Marshal, passed away tragically on February 9, 2024. Born on July 7, 1980, in New Prague, MN, Seth was the beloved son of John Malinski and Colleen Simon. He married Alexandra Hart on August 17, 2022. Seth leaves behind his loving wife, cherished daughter Evelyn, and baby boy due in August.

Clifford R.  Ebert, age 93, of St. Benedict, passed away February 13th, just in time to celebrate Valentine’s Day with wife, Lorraine whom he first met on that day 69 years ago.
Cliff graduated from Chaska High School in 1948, where he participated on the  football team as well as worked on his parents’ farm. Later, he attended St. John’s University where he played football under NFL Hall of Famer, Coach Johnny ‘Blood’ McNally.

Ryan Thomas Piper, age 49, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on February 11, 2024.
A Celebration of Ryan’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. with a Time of Gathering from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Hosanna Church, 9600 163rd St. W, Lakeville, MN 55044.

Mary Ann Oldenburg, of Jordan, passed away February 10, 2024, at the age of 83.
A Christian Funeral will be held on February 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation 2-hours prior at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jordan, 100 6th St W, Jordan. Pastor Jeremy Glowicki will preside. Mary will be laid to rest at Spirit Hill Cemetery in Jordan.

Bonita “Bonnie” Jean Vavra, age 81, of Savage, passed away peacefully at Fairview Ridges Hospital, in Burnsville on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 11 a.m., with a time of gathering from 9:30-10:45 a.m., at St. John Lutheran Church, 105 Spruce Ave NW, Montgomery. Pastor Jason Pollington will preside. Bonnie will be laid to rest at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Montgomery.