Obituaries

Sep 21, 2024

Michael Kosloski, age 69 of Rice, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 21, 2024.  A Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Foley Funeral Home in Foley.  Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate.  There will be a visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home on Saturday.  Service with Dignity...

Sep 10, 2024

Lorraine M Swick, of Foreston, died on September 8, 2024 unexpectedly at M Fairview St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN. Lorraine was also known as Lorraine McCarthy and Lorraine Wittner.

She was born on December 29, 1951 in Saint Boniface, Manitoba, Canada as Marie Lorraine Therese McCarthy.  She moved to Cass Lake, Minnesota in 1968 where she...

Aug 29, 2024

Pauline Bozych, age 90 of Foley, passed away August 29,  2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, September 5, 2024 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 5:00 to 7:00 PM,...

Aug 26, 2024

Roger Walcheski, age 88 of Rice passed away August 26, 2024 at The Gardens at Foley Nursing Center.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 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 10:00 to 11:00 AM...

Aug 22, 2024

Merlin Duane Wittowski was born July 10, 1930 in Benton County, Minnesota to Michael and Augusta 'Gustie' (Becker) Wittowski.  He married Arline Weller on December 23, 1961 at St. John's Lutheran Church.  During his younger years, Merlin worked for the Forestry Department and sawmills in Libby, Montana and also harvested wheat in North Dakota and Montana.  He worked for...

Jul 29, 2024

Richard Kershaw, age 74 of Foley, passed away July 29, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital.  Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 3, 2024 at St. John's Catholic Church in Foley.  Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate.  Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the church on Saturday.  Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral...

Jul 24, 2024

Jennifer Marie Kampa was born March 12, 1983 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to David J. Hilsgen Jr and Kim Kampa.  She was Baptized, received her First Holy Communion and was Confirmed at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm. She graduated from Foley High School, class of 2001 and went on to attend Cambridge Community College and also attended collage...

Jul 22, 2024

Ron Graczyk, age 80 of Hillman, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024 at the Pierz Villa.  A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the Foley Funeral Home.  There will be a prayer service at 4:00 PM, Rev. Virgil Helmin will officiate. Private burial at a later...

Jul 18, 2024

Joseph J. Paggen, age 60 of Foreston, passed away July 18, 2024 at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, July 26, 2024 at St. John's Catholic Church Foley.  Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate.  Private family burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 PM...

Jul 6, 2024

Jeremy Lee Pederson, 38, of Maple Grove, MN, passed away at his home July 6, 2024.

Jeremy was born July 31st, 1985 to Sandra Babick in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In his early years, Jeremy and his mother shared a love of music and bike riding, which Jeremy always spoke fondly of.  Jeremy lost his mother at the age...

Jun 19, 2024

Jon Alan Erickson was born March 20, 1946 in Willmar, Minnesota to Edward and Ella (Johnson) Erickson.  He graduated from Willmar High School, class of 1965.  He married Essie Mead July 3, 1965 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar.  He grew up in the Willmar area and the couple moved to Paynesville and eventually to Foley in 1969.  Jon...

Jun 7, 2024

Rita Novak, age 93 of Foley, passed away June 7, 2024, at her home peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Brennyville.  Rev. Matthew Langager will officiate, and burial will take place in the parish cemetery.  Visitation will...

Jun 4, 2024

Judith Leyk, age 84 of St. Cloud, passed away June 4, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, June 14, 2024 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm.  Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate and burial will take place in the Parish Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the church...

May 28, 2024

Robert Luckow, age 80 of Sacred Heart, Minnesota and formerly of Oak Park, passed away May 28, 2024 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.  Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, May 31, 2024 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Foley.  Rev. George Sagissor will officiate and burial with full military honors will take place in...

May 27, 2024

Leroy LaFore 78 and passed away suddenly on May 27, 2024, He's proceeded in death by his parents Rose and William LaFore, brothers Basil and  Eugene LaFore, sisters Arlene Robak, Delores Hennix and Kathleen Schwartz, and his grandson Jesse LaFore, He is survived by his siblings, Edward LaFore, Theresa Baker, Jean Saxon, Dorothy Latawiec, Janie Hennix and James LaFore...

May 17, 2024

William Edwin Helmin, age 71, passed away peacefully at home surrounded his family on May 17th, 2024. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Brennyville MN at 11:00 am with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will take place after mass with Military Honors in the...

May 13, 2024

LeeAnn Rita Ziwicki, 55, of Foley, Passed away May 13th, 2024, at the Cura Care Center of Monticello. Celebration of life at Mr. Jims in Foley at 12:00pm on May 31st. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.

Leeann Rita Ziwicki was born November 15, 1968, in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Casimer and Rita (Scherbing)...

May 10, 2024

Sharon Martha Beehler was born May 6, 1942 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Gilbert and Virginia (Behrendt) Tarnowski.  She attended Tech High School and married Donald Beehler on November 18, 1961 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Foley.  Along with farming with her husband Sharon worked for the Foley School District as a special education assistant and a foster...

May 9, 2024

Everett Hall, age 94 of Clearwater passed away May 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.  Graveside Service with full Military Honors will be 3:00 PM, Saturday, May 25, 2024 at St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery in Duelm.  Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.

Everett Ernest Hall was born, one of 17 children,...

May 3, 2024

Jerrold Lee Hansmeier, age 71, passed into eternity on May 3, 2024 surrounded by his family.    Celebration of Life will take place at Maywood Covenant Church, Foley, MN on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 11:00 AM.  Visitation will take place at the church on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 from 4-7 PM and 1 hour prior to the church service....