Obituaries

JoAnn Catherine Symanietz, of Avon, MN, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, September 28, 2026 at Immaculate Conception Church in St. Anna. Father Gregory Mastey officiated. Burial was held in the parish cemetery. JoAnn was born November 12, 1945, to Martin and Alvina (Klocker) … [Read more...] about JoAnn C. Symanietz

Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, September 28, 2026 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon for Mary Ann Pogatschnik, 93 of Albany and formerly of Avon who died on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany. Rev. Michael Peterson officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Mary Ann was born August 12, 1933 in St. Anna to Theodore … [Read more...] about Mary Ann Pogatschnik

Mass of Christian burial for Ambrose “Amby” Bernard Schneider, age 85, of Albany, MN, will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 11:00 am at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, with a time for visitation 1 hour before the service. Amby passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Amby was born on May 26, 1941, in Meire Grove, MN, to Joseph and Rosa (Kerkering) … [Read more...] about Ambrose Schneider

A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert Wittkop, 88, of Albany, will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 2, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Albany and again at the church on Friday from 10:00 AM until the Mass begins. Robert passed away on … [Read more...] about Robert “Bob” Wittkop

Duane lived a life defined by service, honor, dedication, and an unwavering love for his family. Born on March 8, 1937, in Albany, Minnesota, Duane was the son of Marsia “Mother Teresa” Stein and John Bredeck. He grew up alongside his siblings Joanne, Diane, Roger, Eugene, and Terry, carrying the values of family, hard work, and service with him throughout his life. Duane was … [Read more...] about Duane R. Bredeck