Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial, a celebration of life, for Valerian (Larry) Roman Gertken, age 70, of Swanville, MN will be on Monday, July 24, 2023, at 11 AM at Church of St. Benedict, Avon, MN. Visitation will be on Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 4-7 PM at the church and one hour before Mass on Monday. The interment will be in the parish cemetery. Larry passed away on July 19, 2023, … [Read more...] about Valerian (Larry) Roman Gertken

Lori Karin Thomas, 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 14, 2023, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Lori was born August 12, 1971. She graduated from Red River High School, Grand Forks, ND. Lori was united in marriage to James Steven Thomas, on August 15, 1998. In 2005, Lori and Jim settled in New Munich to raise their family. Lori worked for Trobec’s … [Read more...] about Lori Karin Thomas

John S. Rose, age 79 of Melrose, succumbed to Parkinson’s Disease and died on June 28, 2023 surrounded by his family and close family friends. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. Military Honors will … [Read more...] about John S. Rose

Thomas "Tom" Lloyd Beseman, a cherished resident of Swanville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the age of 58 at the St. Cloud Hospital, surrounded by his devoted family after bravely battling Leukemia for seven years. His condition took a rapid and unexpected turn in the past couple of weeks. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 21, 2023, at … [Read more...] about Thomas “Tom” Lloyd Beseman

Dennis Dwayne “Denny” Weiner, age 69 of Grey Eagle, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m. at River of Life Church in Sauk Centre with Pastor Alan Pastian officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. A private … [Read more...] about Dennis Dwayne “Denny” Weiner