Obituaries

Clarence Valentine Kuklok, 81, formerly of St. Wendel and Bowlus, MN died peacefully at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, January 16, 2026. Clarence was born December 22, 1944 to Philip and Sally (Kostreba) Kuklok. Clancy will be remembered for his strength and dedication. He touched the hearts of many with his loving and friendly personality and had a wonderful sense … [Read more...] about Clarence V. Kuklok

Loren Charles Kleinschmidt, 75 years of Long Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer. Loren was born in Long Prairie in 1950 to Hubert and Beverly (Awe) Kleinschmidt. He moved many, many times before graduating from high school, but most of his youth was spent in Long … [Read more...] about Loren Charles Kleinschmidt

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Mitchell Scott Hillman, who left us too soon on January 21st, 2026. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Long Prairie on Friday, January 30th, 2026, at 11 am, with a visitation one hour prior, also at the church. Mitch was born on January 21st, 1986 to Scott and Jill Hillman and … [Read more...] about Mitchell Scott Hillman

Jason W. Bloch age 46, of Albany, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Jason William Bloch was born August 11, 1979 in Albany, … [Read more...] about Jason Bloch

MyrnaLane Margaret Lindeman (Sandbrink), age 89, of Avon, passed away January 23, 2026. Service will be held at a later date. Myrna was born May 3, 1936 in Melrose, MN. She was the second of two children born to Roman and Alma Sandbrink (Tise). Her passion in school was music and remembered wanting to become a band director. After graduating from high school, she moved to the … [Read more...] about MyrnaLane Lindeman