Obituaries

Jerome A. “Jerry” “Pete” Smith, Jr., age 81, of Avon, passed away peacefully at the St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Community Living facility surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The Mass of Christian Burial celebrating his life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 21 at the Church of St. Benedict in Avon with Rev. Gregory … [Read more...] about Jerome A. “Jerry” “Pete” Smith, Jr.

Brien Richard Finken, 63, of St. Rosa, MN passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital from complications of diabetes. He is being cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Brien was born October 1, 1960, to Leroy and Grace (Hanson) Finken, in Melrose, MN. He graduated in May of 1979 from Melrose High School. He mostly worked with … [Read more...] about Brien R. Finken

Luella L. Asmus (Alt), age 94, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Vitality Senior Living in Upsala. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 15 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle with Pastor Michael Bitz officiating. Family interment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, Grey Eagle following the fellowship. Visitation will be held one … [Read more...] about Luella L. Asmus (Alt)

Carol Ann Koska, 78, passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 2, 2024. Carol was the daughter of Harry and Katherine (Pfeffer) Westerberg of Long Prairie, MN. She was born and raised in Long Prairie. After graduation she married Victor (Bud) Koska in 1964. They made their home in Long Prairie where they raised 2 daughters, Bev and Pam. Carol worked hard throughout her … [Read more...] about Carol Koska

Arlene D. Messerich, age 86 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 4 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish … [Read more...] about Arlene D. Messerich