Obituaries

Michael, “Mike” Odden, 80, of Holdingford, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, surrounded by his close family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Michael was also a lifelong educator, accomplished artist, and dedicated community leader whose influence extended across generations. Mike was born on September 1, 1945, in Tioga, North … [Read more...] about Michael Ernest Odden

Florentine Meier, age 100 years old, a resident at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Florentine was born Sunday, June 14, 1925 on the family farm near New Munich. She was the 4th of 7 children to Mike and Margaret Boeckers. Florentine siblings included: Mary Wycoff (Les), Hildebrand (Luella), Casper (Eileen), Sister Anne O.S.B., … [Read more...] about Florentine Meier

Richard “Richie” J. Lyschik, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his residence near Bowlus, MN, where he lived most of his life. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Interment will be at the St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery in Bowlus, MN. Richard Joseph Lyschik was born on November 23, 1943 to the late Nicholas and Magdelena Lyschik. He attended … [Read more...] about Richard J. Lyschik

Paul R. Mueller, 90 year old resident of Swanville, MN passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN with Rev. Marty Porter officiating. Burial will take place in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Swanville, MN. … [Read more...] about Paul R. Mueller

Donald D. “Donnie” Kotzer, age 83 of Holdingford, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at his home in Holdingford, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 24 at All Saints - St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Holdingford with Rev. Gregory Mastey officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation … [Read more...] about Donald D. Kotzer