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Brian Zawacki

Brian Zawacki

Apr 2, 2026

Brian Zawacki, age 65 of Gilman passed away April 2, 2026 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Friday, April 10, 2026 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. Rev. Matthew Langager will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday,...

Judy Petron

Judy Petron

Apr 1, 2026

Judy Petron, age 83 of Hillman passed away peacefully at her home on April 1, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 AM, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Morrill. Rev. Matthew Langager will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 9:30 to 11:30 AM at the church on...

Kathleen 'Kathy' Kranz

Kathleen 'Kathy' Kranz

Mar 30, 2026

Kathleen Kranz, age 84 of Hillman passed away peacefully at her home on March 30, 2026. Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Foley Funeral Home. Rev. George Sagissor will officiate and burial will take place at Lone Pine Cemetery, rural Hillman. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM prior to the service at...

Marie Kampa

Marie Kampa

Mar 23, 2026

Marie Kampa, age 81 of St. Cloud, passed away suddenly on March 23, 2026 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Harvester Square, 539 East St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN 56304. There will be a prayer service at 3:00 PM. Burial will take place at...

Larry A. Balvitsch

Larry A. Balvitsch

Mar 18, 2026

Larry A. Balvitsch, age 79, of Foley, died March 18, 2026 at Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center surrounded by his family. Memorial Service will take place Monday, March 23, 2026 at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Foley Funeral Home and 1 hour prior...

Patricia Ann Abfalter

Patricia Ann Abfalter

Mar 7, 2026

Patricia Ann (Hurt) Abfalter, 85, of St. Cloud, MN, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Pierz, MN. Born on June 13 1940, in Robbinsdale MN to Basil and Doris (Kerr) Hurt. Pat married John Abfalter on October 10, 1959. Pat was known for crochet and knitting. She made everything from footies to afghans and doilies. She enjoyed spending time...

Geraldine Helmin

Geraldine Helmin

Mar 6, 2026

Geraldine Helmin, age 99 of Foley, Minnesota passed away March 6, 2026 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Brennyville. Rev. Matthew Langager will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at church on Wednesday....

Ronald 'Ronnie' Rinkel

Ronald 'Ronnie' Rinkel

Mar 4, 2026

Ronald 'Ronnie' Rinkel, age 89 of Hillman, Minnesota passed away March 4, 2026 at the DVA Medical Center in St. Cloud. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Hillman. Rev. Marvin Enneking will officiate and burial with full Military Honors by the Hillman American Legion, Post 602 will take...

Claudette Czech

Claudette Czech

Feb 25, 2026

Claudette Czech, age 90 of Gilman passed away February 25, 2026 peacefully at her home. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 28, 2026, at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. Rev. Matthew Langager and Rev. Thomas Olson will officiate, and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 at...

John Hall

John Hall

Feb 16, 2026

John S. Hall

February 15, 1944 – February 16, 2026

Lake City, MN/The Villages, FL

It is with heavy hearts the Hall family announces the passing of one of their own. John Hall Sr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and his beloved cat, Sam.

John Hall Sr. led an incredible life that is beyond imaginable to sum up. No matter...

Duane S. Szczech

Duane S. Szczech

Feb 3, 2026

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waite Park, MN. Interment with full military honors will take place at the State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls following the service. Visitation will take place from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 26, at Foley Funeral Home and will...

Donna Mae Knapek

Donna Mae Knapek

Jan 20, 2026

Donna Mae Knapek, age 82 of Foley passed away January 20, 2026 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2026 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. Rev. Matthew Langager will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM,...

Robert 'Bob' Carlson

Robert 'Bob' Carlson

Jan 18, 2026

Robert Carlson, age 87 of Foley passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at Quiet Oaks Hospice, St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Foley Funeral Home. There will be a time of sharing at 12:00 PM at the funeral home. A reception will follow...

Catherine Young

Catherine Young

Jan 13, 2026

Catherine 'Katsy' Young, age 86 of Foley passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. Funeral Service will be 12:00 PM, Monday, January 19, 2026 at St. John's Catholic Church in Foley. Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the church on Monday. Service...

Steven "Butch" Chmielewski

Steven "Butch" Chmielewski

Jan 12, 2026

Steven “Butch” John Chmielewski Jr, 80, of Gilman, MN, passed away on January 12, 2026, at St. Cloud Hospital following a chronic illness that weakened his body but not his spirit. He was born on February 3, 1945, to Stephen Sr and Helen (Gombos) Chmielewski. Word Service will be Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church...

Shirley Crowe

Shirley Crowe

Jan 12, 2026

Shirley Crowe, age 89 of Morrill passed away January 12, 2026 at The Gardens at Foley Nursing Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Friday, January 16, 2026 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Morrill. Rev. Matthew Langager will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday,...

Gerald "Jerry" A. Brunn

Gerald "Jerry" A. Brunn

Jan 10, 2026

Jerry Brunn, age 87, of Becker, MN, previously of Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, surrounded in love by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary of the Visitation in Big Lake, MN on Thursday, January 15 at 11:00 a.m., visitation from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., recital...

Mary Agnes Shimota

Mary Agnes Shimota

Jan 5, 2026

Mary Agnes Shimota was born December 10, 1931 in Le Center, Minnesota to Joseph and Agnes (McCue) Traxler. She attended country school and graduated from McKinley High School in Le Center. She graduated from St. Benedict's College with a degree in Home Economics in 1953. She married Gene Shimota on May 29, 1954 at St. Henry's Catholic Church in St....

Scott Etzel

Scott Etzel

Dec 29, 2025

Scott Etzel, age 63 of Milaca, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly at his home and was

welcomed into the arms of our Lord, on December 29, 2025. Funeral Services will be 11:00

AM, Friday, January 2, 2026 at New Life Church in Foley. Pastor Pam Schrupp will officiate

and a visitation will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the church on Friday....

Robert D. Wyatt

Robert D. Wyatt

Dec 26, 2025

Robert D. Wyatt of Pierz, was born on November 12, 1977, in Little Falls, MN, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 26, 2025. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Ramey Lutheran Church at 11:00 AM. Visitation will take place on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Foley Funeral...