Mass of Christian Burial, a celebration of life, for Valerian (Larry) Roman Gertken, age 70, of Swanville, MN will be on Monday, July 24, 2023, at 11 AM at Church of St. Benedict, Avon, MN. Visitation will be on Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 4-7 PM at the church and one hour before Mass on Monday. The interment will be in the parish cemetery. Larry passed away on July 19, 2023, … [Read more...] about Valerian (Larry) Roman Gertken
Lori Karin Thomas
Lori Karin Thomas, 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 14, 2023, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Lori was born August 12, 1971. She graduated from Red River High School, Grand Forks, ND. Lori was united in marriage to James Steven Thomas, on August 15, 1998. In 2005, Lori and Jim settled in New Munich to raise their family. Lori worked for Trobec’s … [Read more...] about Lori Karin Thomas
Lincoln Avenue SE closes north of Highway 23 in St. Cloud
Crews will close and reconstruct the north intersection access to/from Lincoln Avenue SE at Highway 23, St. Cloud, on Monday, July 24, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The closure will be set in place for four to five days, as follows: Lincoln Avenue SE will close north of Highway 23 (approximately 75 feet). Motorists to use alternate routes east … [Read more...] about Lincoln Avenue SE closes north of Highway 23 in St. Cloud
John S. Rose
John S. Rose, age 79 of Melrose, succumbed to Parkinson’s Disease and died on June 28, 2023 surrounded by his family and close family friends. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. Military Honors will … [Read more...] about John S. Rose
Thomas “Tom” Lloyd Beseman
Thomas "Tom" Lloyd Beseman, a cherished resident of Swanville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the age of 58 at the St. Cloud Hospital, surrounded by his devoted family after bravely battling Leukemia for seven years. His condition took a rapid and unexpected turn in the past couple of weeks. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 21, 2023, at … [Read more...] about Thomas “Tom” Lloyd Beseman





