Obituaries

Apr 29, 2023

Dale Louis Lewandowski was born February 12, 1942 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Louis and Mary (Kubat) Lewandowski.  He attended grade school in Ronneby and graduated from Foley High School, class of 1960 where he played basketball.  During high school, he worked for Lewandowski Implement. After he graduated from high school he attended the University of Minnesota and eventually...

Apr 28, 2023

Richard Ronald Martin, 73, passed away in his home in Foley, MN on April 28, 2023. Richard was born May 23, 1949. He was married to Judy Martin for 49 years. Richard was born in Camaron, WI to Clarence and Jean (Raymond) Martin. He has 5 brothers and 4 sisters. He graduated from Cameron High School in 1968. He...

Apr 19, 2023

Patricia Dillenburg, age 58 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away April 19, 2023 at Myers Nursing Home in Kansas City.  Private burial will take place at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Morrill.  Rev. Matthew Langager will officiate.  Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.

Patricia Ann Dillenburg was born September 2, 1964 in Saint Paul,...

Apr 18, 2023

Lucille Skiba was born April 25, 1935 in Benton County to Louie and Clara (Bursch) Dobos.  She married Hank Skiba on June 25, 1955 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Brennyville.  The couple farmed all of their married life near Gilman.  She was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, the Christian Mothers and the Rosary Sodality....

Apr 8, 2023

Evelyn Scapanski, age 97 of Foley, passed away April 8, 2023.  Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 14, 2023 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Gilman.  Rev. Matthew Langager and Rev. Thomas Olson will Con-celebrate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00...

Mar 30, 2023

Gene Norman Hinz, most recently of Sartell, Minnesota (via Wellton, Arizona, Nashwauk, and Duelm, Minnesota) passed away on March 30, 2023, at the age of 83. After several months of declining health, Gene died peacefully with his wife and family by his side. Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in...

Mar 22, 2023

Mariah Lee Vassar was born May 21, 1994 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Jeff and Annette (Dingmann) Vassar.  She grew up in Foley and moved to Iowa where she graduated from high school at Spirit Lake.  She worked as a cook in food services and loved to visit and was always smiling.  The greatest joy of her life was...

Mar 19, 2023

Maurice 'Maury' Corrigan, age 81 of St. Michael, Minnesota passed away March 19, 2023 in a Palmetto, Florida hospital after a short illness. His wife, Judy, was at his side. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 3, 2023 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm.  Rev. Joseph Backowski will officiate and burial with full...

Mar 15, 2023

Raymond 'Ray' Otto Sr., age 86 of Foley passed away March 15, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 25th, 2023, at St. John's Catholic Church in Foley, MN with Rev. Michael Wolfbauer officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the church. Service with dignity...

Mar 14, 2023

Marilyn Tadych, age 87 of Sartell and formerly of Foley passed away March 14, 2023 at Edgewood Assisted Living in Sartell. There will be a visitation from 4 to 6:00 PM, Monday, March 20, 2023 at the Foley Funeral Home.  Parish Prayers will be at 6:00 PM, Monday evening at the funeral home.  Rev. Matthew Langager will officiate and...

Mar 10, 2023

Patricia C. VanDalen, age 78, of Hackensack, formally of Foley, passed peacefully March 10, 2023 at home.  Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 17, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church, Foley, MN. Pastor Loren Fritze will officiate.  Burial will take place in Forest Hill Cemetery, Milaca, MN. Service with Dignity provided by Foley Funeral Home

Mar 2, 2023

Jerry Thiem, age 67 of St. Cloud, passed away March 2, 2023 at his home from natural causes.  Burial with Military Honors will take place at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls at a later date. Service with dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.

Jerry William Thiem was born December 29, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota...

Feb 12, 2023

Florence Gotvald, age 96 of Foley passed away on February 12, 2023 at her home.  Memorial Service will be 12:30 PM, Saturday, April 1, 2023 at St. John's Catholic Church in Foley. Rev. Glen Lewandowski will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery.  Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at...

Feb 7, 2023

Chad Brian Kowitz was born August 20, 1964, in Anoka, Minnesota to Gerald and Kathleen (Murn) Kowitz.  He graduated from Foley High School, class of 1983. He also attended Brainerd community college, earning his ASE (Automotive Service Excellence). Chad moved to Arizona where he lived for most of his adult life, returning to St. Cloud in 2022.  He worked...

Jan 15, 2023

Merle Stowe was born April 6, 1928, in Glendorado Township, Princeton, Minnesota, to John Melvin and Mary (White) Stowe. Growing up in hard times and with an 8th grade education, he had to leave home with his brother Vernon at 15 years old to find work, with his travels taking him throughout Western Minnesota, the Red River Valley and...

Jan 14, 2023

Robert Duncan McDowell

Robert Duncan McDowell 99, of Foley, died Saturday January 14, 2023.

Robert Duncan McDowell was born November 16, 1923 in Hermantown, MN to John and Leona (Wilhelm) McDowell.  His older brothers were Vernon and James and younger sisters Erma, Kay, and Jean. The family lived on farm sites on the banks of...

Jan 14, 2023

Dennis Kelash, age 67 of Ramey passed away January 14, 2023 at his home from natural causes.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 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 4 to 8:00 PM,...

Dec 25, 2022

Gary Schyma, age 78 of Tenstrike, Minnesota passed away December 25, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Friday, December 30, 2022 at St. John's Catholic Church in Foley.  Rev. John Christenson will officiate.  Visitation will be from 9 to 11:00 AM at the church on Friday.  Service with Dignity...

Dec 22, 2022

Patricia David, age 91 of Foley, passed away December 22, 2022 at Country Manor in Sartell.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 29, 2022 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm.  Rev. Mike Kellog will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9 to 11:00 AM at the...

Dec 20, 2022

Rita Teff, age 100 of Foley, passed away December 20, 2022 at Sparrows Landing, St. Cloud, Minnesota.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at St. John's Catholic Church in Foley.  Rev. Michael Wolbauer will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery.  Visitation will be 4 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at...