Obituaries

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...

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...