Current Obituaries

Theresa M. Ertl

Jun 18, 2021

Age: 88 July 9, 1932 – June18, 2021

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Theresa M. Ertl, age 88 of Avon, will be 11:00 AM, Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Church of All Saints, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holdingford.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Theresa died Friday at the Mother...

Sharron Westrom

Jun 17, 2021

Age: 73 September 11, 1947 – June 17, 2021

Services celebrating the life of Sharron Westrom, age 73, of Holdingford, will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 22, at the Holdingford Community Church.  Burial will be in the South Elmdale Community Cemetery.  There will be a visitation from 4-8:00 PM, Monday, and again after 10:00 AM Tuesday, both at the...

John Mitchell Strong

Jun 13, 2021

Age: 65 November 23, 1955 – June 13, 2021

John Mitchell Strong, 65 years old, passed away on June 13 th , 2021 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Born to Donald and Idylles Strong on November 23 rd , 1955, John grew up in Brainerd, MN, after which he lived primarily in Maple Grove, MN and St. Cloud,...

Arnold “Arnie” Marstein

May 31, 2021

Age: 51 October 14, 1969 – May 31, 2021

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Arnold “Arnie” Marstein, age 51 of Bowlus, will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 5 th , at St. Robert of Bellarmine in St. Cloud. Burial will follow the service at St. Edward’s Cemetery in Elmdale.  Arnie passed away unexpectedly...

Ervin Francis Zierden

May 25, 2021

Age: 82 October 20, 1938 – May 25, 2021

Ervin F. Zierden, age 82 of Albany, passed away May 25, 2021 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home, Albany, MN.

Visitation will be at Seven Dolors Catholic Church at 10 AM to 11 AM.  Mass will be Christian burial funeral services will be at Seven Dolors Catholic Church,...

Dustin Hahn

May 23, 2021

Age: 36 November 21, 1984 – May 23, 2021

No services set.

Clarence Fowler

May 21, 2021

Age: 73 June 10, 1947 – May 21, 2021

CLARENCE C. FOWLER, age 73, of Holdingford, MN, an International Man of Mystery passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, May 21 st , 2021. Clarence was born June 10 th , 1947 in Bennington, VT to Emily (Demainiw) and Charles Fowler. He spent time as a...

Paul Robert Opatz

May 19, 2021

Age: 66 May 14, 1955 – May 19, 2021

Anyone who knew Paul Opatz will be shocked and saddened with the news of his unexpected death on Wednesday, May 19th. Paul was known for his constant generosity, warmth and humor. He radiated happiness and optimism, and his unfailing good cheer enriched the lives of so many. He...

David W. Schneider

May 2, 2021

Age: 82 December 5, 1938 – May 2, 2021

An open house, celebrating the life of David W. Schneider, age 82 of Holdingford, will be 5 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, May 11, the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Holdingford.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery on Wednesday, May 12 at noon.

David was born December 5,...

John E. Laing

May 2, 2021

Age: 77 March 8, 1944 – May 2, 2021

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of John E. Laing will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 8 th , at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. John died Sunday at the Serenity Village in Avon. There will be a visitation...

Linda Witte

Apr 29, 2021

Age: 75 July 11, 1945 – April 29, 2021

Services celebrating the life of Linda Witte, age 75 of Avon, will be 11:00 AM. Thursday, May 6 at the Avon Community Church.  Burial will be in the South Elmdale Community Cemetery.  Linda passed away Thursday at the St. Cloud Hospital.  There will be a visitation after 9:30 AM, Thursday...

Judith “Judy” Mareck

Apr 28, 2021

Age: 75 January 2, 1946  – April 28, 2021

Judith (Judy) Mareck of Albany, Minnesota passed away peacefully on April 28, 2021 at the Age of 75 after a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May...

Michelle Carlin

Apr 26, 2021

Age: 54 November 12, 1966 – April 26, 2021

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Michelle Carlin, age 54 of Big Lake will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 5 at Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church in Becker.  Burial will be in the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Cemetery in Big Lake.  Michelle...

Patricia “Pat” Johnson

Apr 25, 2021

Age: 82 March 7, 1939 – April 25, 2021

Patrica “Pat” Johnson, age 82 of St.Cloud died peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 25.  The family will have a private service.

Pat was born March 7, 1939 in Hibbing to John and Helen (Laurich) Parich.  She grew up in Hibbing and met Larry Johnson, the two...

Barbara Ann Mcphail

Apr 24, 2021

Age: 86 April 8, 1935 – April 24, 2021

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Barbara McPhail, age 86 of Waite Park will be 11:00 AM, Friday, April 30 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Saint Cloud.   There will be a visitation from  10:00 AM, Friday until the time of service at the church in Saint Cloud.  ...

Sandra M. Pierskalla

Apr 24, 2021

Age: 65 December 12, 1955 – April 24, 2021

The Mass of Christian burial, celebrating the life of Sandra Pierskalla, age 65 of St. Cloud, formerly of Avon, will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 28, at the St. Columbkille Catholic Church in St. Wendel.  There will be a visitation after 10:00 AM, Wednesday morning at the church. ...

Virgil Joseph Burg

Apr 22, 2021

Age: 87 December 7, 1933 – April 22, 2021

Virgil Joseph Burg passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021, at the Long Prairie nursing home after a long battle with Alzheimers. Funeral mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala on April 26 th , at 11:00AM, with Father David Grundman as celebrant. Virgil was...

Elmer Gertken

Apr 14, 2021

Age: 83 June 3, 1937 – April 14, 2021

Services celebrating the life of Elmer Gertken, age 83 of Avon, will be 2:00 PM, Monday, April 19 at the  St. Benedict’s parish cemetery in Avon. Elmer died Wednesday at the St. Cloud Hospital. There will be a gathering in the Parking Lot of the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home...

Daniel ‘Dan’ Fruechte

Apr 7, 2021

Age: 30 September 25, 1990 – April 7, 2021

Services celebrating the life of Daniel T. Fruechte, age 30 of Avon, will be 11:00AM, Tuesday, April 13, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Dan passed away Wednesday, at the St. Cloud Hospital, due to complications from Covid. There will...

Robert “Rob” Vix

Mar 29, 2021

Age: 43 August 20, 1977 – March 29, 2021

Rob was born on August 20, 1977 in New Ulm, the son of Rodger and LaVonne (Turbes) Vix. He graduated from Saint John’s Prep with the class of 1995 and went on to graduate from Arizona State University with the class of 2000. He was united in marriage to Tamara...