Montgomery Messenger Obituaries 3 February 2019

Harry Dietz, 96

Harry Dietz, age 96, of New Prague, died peacefully on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center. Harry was born on January 30, 1923 in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota to Frank J. and Rose (Panek) Dietz. He graduated from New Prague High School. In his early years he worked at the mill in Montgomery and as a mechanic for Jimmy Rutt’s garage. He married Leota Busta on October 15, 1945. He spent his life as a farmer, who valued conservation of both the soil in his farming practices and wildlife.

Montgomery Messenger Obituaries 31 January 2019
Celeste T. Preble, 87

Celeste T. Preble, 87, of Lonsdale, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Villages of Lonsdale. Visitation will be Friday, February 8 from 10am to 11am at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with Mass of Christian Burial following at 11am with Father Victor Valencia officiating. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Montgomery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Moments Hospice.

Montgomery Messenger Obituaries 21 January 2019
Terrance Francis David, Sr., 78

Terrance Francis David, Sr., 78, of Montgomery, passed away on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at his home. 
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery with funeral services following at noon also at the funeral home. Interment will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Montgomery in spring.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials donated to a children’s charity of their preference.

Montgomery Messenger Obituaries 14 January 2019
Gladys D. Beinhorn, 81

Gladys D. Beinhorn, age 81, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday January 15, 2019 at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine.  Gladys was born March 13, 1937 in New Prague to Erwin H.

Montgomery Messenger Obituaries 10 January 2019
Lucille Heyda, 90

Lucille Heyda, 90, of Shakopee, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019.
Lucille was born on June 11, 1928, in Montgomery, MN, the daughter of Rudolph and Christina (Holey) Shetka. Her husband was William Heyda, Sr.
The things Lucille enjoyed most were gardening and canning the fruits and vegetables that she nurtured through the summer months. She loved cooking and collecting recipes.

Montgomery Messenger Obituaries 7 January 2019
Rose Adeline (Dietz) Washa, 104

Rose Adeline (Dietz) Washa, 104, of Le Center, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at her home in Le Center. Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery with funeral service following at 11 a.m. also with Father Chris Shofner officiating. Interment will be held at a later date.

Montgomery Messenger Obituaries 5 January 2019
Rita Marie Sticha, 82

Rita Marie Sticha, 82, of Faribault, formerly of Montgomery passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Pleasant Manor in Faribault. Visitation will be Wednesday, January, 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery with funeral service following at 11 also at the funeral home with Father Victor Valencia officiating. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Montgomery.

Montgomery Messenger Obituaries 23 December 2018
Delyla Sladek, 77

Delyla Sladek, 77, of Le Center passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in Mankato.
Visitation will be on Saturday, January 5 from 9 to 11a.m. at St. Canice Catholic Church in Kilkenny. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. with Father Victor Valencia officiating. Interment will be in Bohemian National Cemetery.

Montgomery Messenger Obituaries 19 December 2018
Emily Mae Braun, 87

Emily Mae Braun, 87, of Montgomery passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Mankato. Visitation will be on Saturday, Dec. 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. with Father Victor Valencia officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Lexington.