Obituaries

Mar 4, 2026

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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....

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...

Dec 25, 2025

Manny (Everett Ellis) Altenhofen, age 90, of Hillman, passed away on December 25, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Hilman legion post 602 on Saturday, January 10, 2026 beginning at 11:00 AM. Military Honors will be at 1:00 and lunch will follow. A private burial will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little...

Dec 20, 2025

Brian Lynn Bruce, age 60, a resident of Hillman, passed away on December 20, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Page Town Hall with the service starting at 1:30.

Brian was born on July 21, 1965, to Gerald and Vivien Bruce. He grew up in Hillman, Minnesota, where he attended Milaca Public...

Dec 17, 2025

Joan Neyssen, age 92 of Foley passed away December 17, 2025 at The Gardens at Foley Nursing Center. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Mr. Jim's in Foley. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.

Joan Helen Neyssen was born July 11, 1933 in Milaca, Minnesota to Oscar...

Dec 17, 2025

Robert Henry Abfalter was born July 17, 1946 in St. Cloud Minnesota to John and Mary (Tschacher) Abfalter. He graduated from Foley High School, class of 1964 where he was on the wrestling team. He was a member of the Army-National Guard from 1970-1977 and married Janet Winkelman on June 12, 1971 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm. Bob...

Dec 16, 2025

Donald (Don) Henry Hoff 91 years olds passed away peacefully on December 16th 2025 with family by his side at the rehab center in Prescott AZ., after having surgery on December 7th. Don was born to Henry and Macie (Thompson) Hoff on March 26, 1934 in Foley MN. He grew up on the family homestead south of Foley between Glendorado...

Dec 12, 2025

David Woolard, age 81 of Princeton, passed away December 12,2025 at the Elim Home in Princeton. Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, December 19, 2025 at the First Presbyterian Church in Foley. Rev. Beverly Brock will officiate and a visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the church on Friday. Reception to follow at Mr. Jim's...

Dec 12, 2025

Josephine (Josie) Kampa, age 92 of Foley passed away December 12, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 20, 2025 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm. Rev. Joseph Backowski will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 at the church...