Obituaries

Ruby Elaine Merdan was welcomed into this world on October 22, 2021, at the Maple Grove Hospital. She immediately touched the lives of so many around her and was deeply loved by family and friends. While her time with us was far too short, she taught us many life lessons. Her infectious smile could light up a room and the resilience and fight she demonstrated during her … [Read more...] about Ruby Elaine Merdan

Linus T. Vos, age 84, of Albany, passed away on April 24 at CentraCare Health in Sauk Centre. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, April 30 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony. Burial was at the St. Anthony parish cemetery. Linus was born on August 3, 1937, to Bernard and Hildegard (Ricker) Vos in Albany. He married Doris Tschida on August 19, 1961, at St. … [Read more...] about Linus T. Vos

Rebecca R. “Beckie” Ottman, age 70 of Avon, was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 after an eighteen-month battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be at noon on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Faith Lutheran Church in Little Falls, with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. … [Read more...] about Rebecca R. Ottman

Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Doris M. Wedl, age 93, of Swanville who passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Guardian Angel Care Center in Elk River. Reverend Ron Dockendorf will officiate. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Doris was born February 11, 1929 in St. Cloud to Christ and Genevieve (Borck) Eizenhoefer. She married Gerald Wedl on … [Read more...] about Doris M. Wedl

Barbara F. “Barb” Johnson, age 85 of Grey Eagle passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the Highland Senior Living in Little Falls, Minnesota. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 6 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Grey Eagle with Rev. Kevin Zeller officiating. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Grey Eagle. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. … [Read more...] about Barbara F. “Barb” Johnson