Obituaries

Joan Bernice Breth, née Loecken, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025 at home, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and quiet strength. She was a devoted family member, a loyal friend, and a steady presence in the lives of all who knew her. She is survived by her husband Thomas Breth, son Russel Eiynk (Blake Turner), son Matt Breth (Audra Keener), … [Read more...] about Joan Bernice Breth

Marilyn Jean (Winje) Lund, age 92, of Fridley, passed away December 20, 2025, in Fridley, MN. A devoted wife who is now at peace with her husband who passed May 2025. They are together again in heaven. Preceded in death by husband of 69 years, Richard “Dick” Lund; grandchildren, Joseph Mark Ervasti and Ryanne Aileen Lund; parents, Herb and Ida; siblings, twin sister Marguerite … [Read more...] about Marilyn Jean Lund

Jeff Dinkel, 76 year old of Long Prairie, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the Quiet Oaks Hospice House. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at St. Mary’s of Mount Carmel catholic Church in Long Prairie at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the mass. Burial will take … [Read more...] about John Jeffery Dinkel

Ruth Ann Powell, 57 year old resident of Swanville, MN passed away Monday, December 22, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. A funeral service was held Monday, December 29, 2025 at the LeMieur Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN with Rev. David Sperstad officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in Bearhead Cemetery in Pillsbury, MN. Caring for Ruth and her … [Read more...] about Ruth Ann Powell

Charles H. “Chopper” Klaphake, age 65 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Friday, December 26, 2025 at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 3 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be … [Read more...] about Charles H. Klaphake