Obituaries

Douglas Vance Swanson, of Upsala Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with his beloved wife, Beth, by his side. Douglas “Doug” was born on March 28, 1956 to James and Yvonne (Schultz) Swanson in Little Falls. He was the third of three children and loved spending time with his brother Dan and sister Carmen. Growing up in Bloomington, MN, … [Read more...] about Douglas Vance Swanson

Cyril M. Illies, age 88, lifetime resident of Elrosa, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the V.A. Medical Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2 at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Sauk Centre with Rev. Joe Korf officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard. Cyril Michael Illies … [Read more...] about Cyril M. Illies

Michael F. “Mike” “Spanky” Schmidt, age 73 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Getty Street Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Inurnment will be in Calvary … [Read more...] about Michael F. Schmidt

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Cora L. Stock, age 12 of Holdingford, will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 16, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala. Burial will be in the St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Greenwald at 2:00 PM. Cora died at her home on Friday morning from complications of Rett syndrome. There will be a visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM Thursday at … [Read more...] about Cora L. Stock

George Eugene Ziegler, 94 year old resident of Burtrum, passed away on Friday, April 10th, 2026, at Highland Senior Living in Little Falls. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls with Chaplain Gregg Valentine officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at the … [Read more...] about George Eugene Ziegler