Obituaries

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...

Dec 19, 2022

James P. Gapinski, 76, of Gilman MN, lost his battle with cancer on December 19th 2022 at his home. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Gilman, MN. Rev. Matthew Langager will officiate. Visitation will take place from 9 - 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 27,...

Dec 14, 2022

Wayne Seppelt, age 84 of Foley passed away December 14, 2022 at The Gardens of Foley Nursing Center.  Visitation  will be from 10 to 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Duelm, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial.  Rev. Mike Kellog will officiate. Lunch will follow at Jack and Jim's event center.  Service with...

Dec 13, 2022

Alvin Scheel, age 94, of Rice passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls.  Visitation will be from 12:30-2:30 pm on Friday, December 16th at Graham United Methodist Church (2255 135th St NE, Rice).  A private family funeral service will be held with private burial in the church cemetery.  Service with Dignity provided...

Dec 11, 2022

Leon A. Goenner, age 74, of Oak Park, passed away on December 11, 2022 surrounded by his family at home.  Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10:30 AM Thursday, December 15, 2022 at St. John's Catholic Church, Foley, MN.  Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate. Visitation will take place from 4-8 PM Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Foley...

Dec 10, 2022

Madeline Fouquette, age 82 of Foley, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2022 at The Gardens at Foley Nursing Center. Grave Side Service will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 14, 2023 at St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery in Avon, Minnesota with a Celebration of Life memorial to immediately following the burial at Williams Dingmann Funeral Home, 107 Avon Ave...

Dec 4, 2022

Arlene J. Zulawski, age 84, of Foley, passed away on December 4, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Memorial mass will take place at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 9th, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Brennyville, MN. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Rev. Matthew Langager will officiate. Luncheon to follow the service. Burial...

Nov 21, 2022

Darrel A Jants, age 81, of Foley, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 21, 2022, after 5 years of dialysis. Burial will take place at 12 noon on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Foley, MN.  Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.

Darrel Jants was born Feb....

Nov 17, 2022

Donald R. Leabch, age 78, of Foley, passed away on November 17, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital.  Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Duelm, MN. Visitation will be from 9-11 AM Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at church. Rev. Mike Kellogg will officiate.  Burial will...

Nov 8, 2022

Janet Pappenfus, age 76 of Waite Park passed away November 8, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 12, 2022 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 to 8:00 PM, Friday...

Nov 5, 2022

Brian Wunderlich, age 59 of Hillman passed away November 5, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital from complications of cancer.  Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, November 11, 2022 at the Foley Funeral Home.  Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate and burial will take place at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Foley.  Visitation will be from 9 to 11:00...

Nov 3, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Susan (Kujawa) Cocchiarella. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 3, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Susan (Kujawa) Cocchiarella. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 22, 2022

Donna Kampa, age 85 of Sauk Rapids passed away October 22, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital.  Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 27, 2022 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 to 11:00 AM at the church...