Obituaries

Dec 17, 2024

Michael Notsch, age 56 of Foley, died suddenly of a heart attack December 17, 2024 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, December 23, 2024 at St. John's Catholic Church in Foley.  Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate and burial will take place at Annunciation Catholic Cemetery, Mayhew Lake, Minnesota at a later date.  Visitation...

Dec 17, 2024

Todd Alan Warren, age 63, of Sartell, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 surrounded by family and friends following complications from surgery.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 21, 2024 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in St. Cloud.  The Most Reverend Bishop Patrick Neary will officiate, and Rev. Brady Keller win Con-celebrate.  ...

Dec 15, 2024

Myrtle Lombard, age 78 of Foreston passed away December 15, 2024 at the Milaca Elim Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 19, 2024 at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church in Foreston.  Rev. Timothy Gapinski will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery.  There will be a visitation from 9:30 to 11:00...

Dec 14, 2024

Elsie Eleanor Spiczka was born April 27, 1924 in Palmer Township, Sherburne County, Minnesota to Frank and Helen (Jurek) Kutz Sr.  She married Leonard Spiczka on November 27, 1945 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.  Elsie lived in Palmer Township all of her life.  She farmed with her husband, milked cows, baled hay and raised her family on the farm.  ...

Dec 9, 2024

Shardon 'Sandie' Plafcan was born September 18, 1949 in DeSmet, South Dakota to Wallace and June (Lundgren) Mulder.  She graduated from Worthington High School, class of 1967.  She married Gary Plafcan on September 18, 1971 at St. John's Catholic Church in Foley.  Sandie worked for Gamble Robinson/Food Services of America as a bookkeeper for many years.  She also worked...

Dec 2, 2024

Marie Ellen Smelter was born September 10, 1931 in Alberta Township, Benton County to John and Aniela (Bower) Kelash.  She graduated from Foley High School, class of 1947 and worked for a short time for General Mills.  She returned to Foley and married Severin Smelter on June 16, 1952 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Morrill. The couple lived,...

Nov 24, 2024

Bonnie Seppelt, 83, of Duelm MN passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 2, 2024, at St Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm.  The Burial will take place following the service at St. Lawrence Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at...

Nov 19, 2024

Douglas Edward Novak was born December 15, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Edward and Pauline (Kantor) Novak.  He graduated from Foley High School, class of 1959.  He married Johnelle Popp on February 19, 1962 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rice.  In his early years, Doug drove truck for Petters Construction, worked at the Verso Paper Mill in Sartell...

Nov 16, 2024

Robert John Rothfork was born January 2 ,1960 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Gordon and Betty (Stull) Rothfork.  He graduated from Foley High School, class of 1978.  He worked most his life and co-owned Foley Farm Supply and also worked as a self-employed truck driver until his retirement.  He enjoyed hunting and taking many vacations with friends and family,...

Nov 15, 2024

Donald James Beehler was born October 26, 1940 on the home farm in Alberta Township, Benton County to Max and Freida (Fenske) Beehler.  He graduated from Foley High School, class of 1958.  He married Sharon Tarnowski on November 18, 1961 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.  Donald farmed all his life on the Beehler Century Farm in Alberta Township, founded...

Nov 13, 2024

Jacob John Jurek was born March 25, 1936 in Lakin Township, Morrison County, Minnesota to John and Mary (Tadych) Jurek.  He served honorably in the US Army.  He married Marcella Vouk on July 7, 1958 at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church.  He dairy farmed most of his life in Morrison County and also worked for the Foley Lumber Company and...

Nov 12, 2024

Karen Jean Lenz was born August 12, 1944 in Watertown, Minnesota to Ben and Inez (Fabel) Griep.  She graduated from Delano High School in 1962.  She worked several jobs in Delano and Buffalo area and married David Lenz on October 9, 1965 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Delano. The couple was blessed with 6 kids: Donald 'Bubba', JoAnn,...

Nov 9, 2024

Kathleen Corrigan, age 85 of Foley, Minnesota passed away November 9, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm.  Rev. Joseph Backowski will officiate and burial will take place at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, rural Sauk Rapids.  There will be a visitation...

Nov 2, 2024

Harold Hunt, age 73, passed away on November 2, 2024 at the Gardens of Foley. Services will be held at a later date.

Harold was born on March 19, 1951 in St. Paul, MN. He grew up in Northeast Minneapolis.  He married Marlene Peters on June 30, 1972 and they moved to St. Cloud before settling in...

Oct 29, 2024

David John Jensen

July 25, 1944 – October 29, 2024

After a courageous 19-year battle with cancer, David John Jensen, 80, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, October 29, while surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 25, 1944, to John Martin Jensen and Anna Marie Kirchenbauer, David grew up...

Oct 29, 2024

Rita Veronica Rudnitski (Byzewski), age 78, of Apache Junction, AZ and formerly of Pierz, MN peacefully passed away Tuesday, October 29 after a courageous battle with ALS. She was surrounded by loved ones in her final moments.

Visitation will occur at 9:00 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6,...

Oct 23, 2024

Joan Helen Johnson was born February 2, 1929 in St. George Township, Benton County to Joseph and Mary (Fouguette) Dierkes.  She married Gary Johnson on November 4, 1967 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Minneapolis.  She lived in Minneapolis and worked for Honeywell for years.  Joanie was a farm girl at heart and loved farm life.  In her spare...

Oct 18, 2024

Marjorie McLaughlin, age 69 of Foley, passed away October 18, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital after a short battle with cancer.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:30 PM, Thursday, October 24, 2024 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...

Oct 9, 2024

James Schwegel, age 70 of Waite Park passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital on October 9, 2024.  There will be a Memorial Gathering from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Foley Funeral Home.  Paul Nierengarten will officiate.  Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.

James George Schwegel was born September...

Sep 23, 2024

Christopher LaFore, age 50 of Foreston passed away September 23, 2024 at his home after a long battle with cancer.  Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Foley Funeral Home.  Rev. Timothy Gapinski will officiate.  There will be a visitation from 10 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home.  Service with Dignity provided by...