Bernie L. Pikal, 79, resident of Naples, Florida, passed away at Avow Hospice House on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Bernie is survived by his wife Barbara Ann Pikal. He is the loving father of Kristen J. Shelton (Orval) and Chad J. Pikal (Carrie). He is also the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren along with five great-grandchildren. Bernie is survived by many loving family and friends.

Donna Lee James, age 75, of New Prague, died peacefully on May 23, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Mankato.  Donna was born on September 29, 1947 in Mankato to Peter and Marcella (Zastrow) Menten.  She graduated from Mankato High School and went on to attain her teaching degree from Mankato State College.  Donna taught in Waseca and after marrying Thomas P.

Rose Marie "Rosie" Seurer 
October 9, 1933 - May 20, 2023
Rose Marie (Hauer) Seurer peacefully passed away on May 20, 2023, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed. Rosie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vernon, her son, Nicholas, and her son-in-law, Tom Sexe.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Bev Sexe, Marty Seurer, and Susan (Kevin) Busch, as well as her grandchildren, Nick and Stephie.

Wilfred (Bill) Vogel Bill Vogel, 100, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2023. Bill was born on June 23, 1922 to Arnold and Elizabeth (Thelen) Vogel. He graduated from New Prague High School. After graduation he spent time at the First State Bank of New Market. In November of 1942 he entered the US Army. He was on active duty until January, 1946 and was so proud to be a WWII Veteran. He returned to the bank after giving service to our country. He remained working at the bank until his death.

Agnes “Aggie” Gast (Tiede), age 78, was called home by our Lord to be with the love of her life, Virgil Gast. Aggie passed away on May 10, 2023, at her home in Jordan, surrounded by loved ones. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and just recently became a great-great-grandmother.

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.