Current Obituaries

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...

Lois Scarber

Mar 29, 2021

Age: 78 January, 24 1943 – March, 29 2021

Lois Elaine Scarber, 78, of Victoria, Minnesota formerly of Ellensburg, Washington, passed away on March 29, 2021. There will be no services held at this time.

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Luanne Engelmeier

Mar 25, 2021

Age: 82 March 15, 1939 – March 25, 2021

Luanne Veronica Engelmeier, 82, of Melrose, Minnesota passed away on March 25, 2021. There will be no services held at this time.

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Robert ‘Bob’ Hanauer

Mar 22, 2021

Age: 86 June 9, 1934 – March 22, 2021

Robert Albert Hanauer, 86, of Albany, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 22, 2021.

Robert, who went by “Bob,” was born in Albany on June 9, 1934, to Rosella (Sperl) Hanauer and Albert Hanauer.  He attended Holy Family Elementary School and graduated from Albany High...

Irene V. Schwinghammer

Mar 18, 2021

Age: 94 November 16, 1926 – March 18, 2021

Irene V. (Olmscheid) Schwinghammer, 94, of Waite Park, passed away peacefully March 18, 2021. Irene was born in New Munich, MN, on November 16, 1926, to Peter and Elizabeth (Mundloch) Olmscheid. She is survived by daughters Glennis Anderson, Jeannie Breeding, Karen Speeter (Richard), sons Allen and Kris Schwinghammer (Stacey), grandchildren...

Vernon Pangrac

Mar 17, 2021

Age: 93 December 6, 1927 – March 17, 2021

The Funeral Service for Vernon Joseph Pangrac, age 93 of Bowlus, will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 22 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala. There will be a visitation held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Sunday, March 21 at the church, as well as one hour...

Sue Ramler

Mar 12, 2021

Age: 57 January 9, 1964 – March 12, 2021

It is with great sadness to announce that Susan Ramler (Schreifels), 57, passed away peacefully in her home on March 12, 2021 after a year-long battle with Pancreatic cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church...

Ronald ‘Ron’ Purinton

Mar 12, 2021

Age: 83 April 28, 1937 – March 12, 2021

A Celebration of Life in remembrance of Ronald ‘Ron’ Purinton, age 83 of St. Cloud, will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 19 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of St. Cloud. There will be a visitation held for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home...

Evelyn Kolodjeski

Mar 11, 2021

Age: 81 April 11, 1939 – March 11, 2021

The Mass of Christian Burial in remembrance of Evelyn A. Kolodjeski, age 81 of Avon, will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 17 at the Seven Dolores Catholic Church in Albany. There will be a visitation held for one hour prior to the Mass at church from 10-11...

Delphine Dombovy

Mar 10, 2021

Age: 91 December 27, 1929 – March 10, 2021

The Mass of Christian Burial in remembrance of Delphine Marie Dombovy will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 16 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Opole. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Delphine passed away peacefully on...

Susan Tomsche

Mar 7, 2021

Age: 64 March 7, 1957 – March 7, 2021

Susan Stelman Tomsche (Disch), 64, passed peacefully at home on her birthday with her family by her side after a year-long battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She fought hard to the very end, and leaves a legacy of love and caring through a wide network of friends and family....

Alvin E. “Al” Kirmeier

Mar 7, 2021

Age: 84 August 19, 1936 – March 7, 2021

Alvin E. “Al” Kirmeier, age 84 of St. Cloud, died Sunday, March 7th at the St. Cloud Hospital of a heart attack. There will be a celebration of his life from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 1st, at the Miller Carlin Funeral Home, St. Cloud Chapel.

Al...

Mavis Lavoi

Mar 6, 2021

Age: 92 January 30, 1929 – March 6, 2021

A Celebration of Life in remembrance of Mavis LaVoi will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 20, at the Kimball Christian Church, 241 State Hwy 55, Kimball, MN. There will be a visitation held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, March 19 at the Miller-Carlin...