George Slinkard passed away the evening of March 20, 2023 at his home in Rushford, MN.
George was born on January 27, 1943 in Clinton, IA to his parents Wayland and Odelia Slinkard. He was the oldest of eleven children. George graduated from New Prague High School in 1960. He married Nancy Donlan on September 21, 1968. They have one son, Kevin.

Deshawn Corbin, 25, passed away May 2.  He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Corbin.
  He is survived by his mother, Julie Anderson; sister, Emma Corbin; grandparents, David and Kathleen Anderson of New Prague; 6 aunts, 3 uncles, and 7 cousins.  Memorial service is May 11 at 1:30 p.m. at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. 
In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations to Steel County Transitional Housing.

Stephen "Steve" Andrew Schultz, 38, of Montgomery, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023 at 10:10 a.m. surrounded by family and friends. Stephen gave the gift of life through organ donation. As he had in life he gave what he could to help others without asking for anything in return. Steve was a quiet man, who loved his family and friends with a quiet fierceness that many did not see. He gave pieces of himself to everyone he met with a winning smile, wit and sarcasm.

Jane Marie Remes, age 92, passed away on May 4, 2023, at Benedictine Living Community in Northfield. Her last days were filled with family visits, memories of her life and of course, her grace.
Jane was born in Minneapolis in 1931 before being adopted at age 3 ½ by John and Marie Mach of New Prague who provided a wonderful childhood for their girl. Jane went on to graduate from Mankato State University before teaching Physical Education at Belle Plaine High School.

Raymond E. Cooney, age 91, of New Prague, formerly of Le Center passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, with his wife at his side at Central Health Care in Le Center.  Ray was born on October 17, 1931 in Kilkenny Township to Charles and Mary (Warnemunde) Cooney.  He attended country school and St.

Lawrence W. Peters, Jr., age 84, of New Prague, died peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness on Friday, May 5, 2023, at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center. Larry was born on October 4, 1938, on the family farm in St. Benedict to Lawrence M. and Margaret D. (Lucas) Peters. He attended St. Benedict Parochial School and graduated from Jordan High School. He entered the US Army Reserves and during his service, he met and married the woman who captured his heart for the rest of his life, Juanita A. Mach. They married at St.

Alvin D. “Pete” Madson, age 90, of Lonsdale, passed away on May 3, 2023.

Thomas E. Pexa, age 81, of New Prague died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Thursday, April 27, 2023.  Tom was born on May 22, 1941 in New Prague to Joseph S. and Helen M. (Hanzlik) Pexa.  He attended St.

Joseph T. Schiprett, age 89, of Lonsdale, died peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at his home. Joe was born on February 9, 1934 in Kilkenny, MN to Joseph B. and Mary A. (Mader) Schiprett. He served in the United States Army from 1954 - 1956. Joe married Helen M. Trcka on April 27, 1957. Together they bought a farm in rural Lonsdale and raised 7 children. They had been married for 50 years.