Obituaries

Mary Anne Maile, age 93, of Avon, passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Friday, July 23, 2021. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial celebrating her life will follow at 11:00 a.m. Mary was born on October 13, 1927 to Alois and Rose (Elfering) … [Read more...] about Mary A. Maile

Aloys R. “Al” Bauer, age 76, formerly of Melrose, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the Harmony House in Pierz, Minnesota. A Memorial Service will be held privately with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard. Aloys Raymond Bauer was born February 5, 1945 in … [Read more...] about Aloys R. “Al” Bauer

Eunice Arlene Kohner of Albany, Minnesota, formerly of Mora, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Mother of Mercy in Albany. She was 98 years old. Eunice was born on June 24, 1923 in Portland, Oregon to Frank and Clara (Magedanz) Besser. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to the Iron Range in Minnesota. During her elementary school years, the family relocated to … [Read more...] about Eunice Arlene Kohner

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Bernadine J. Bartkowicz, age 89 of Bowlus, was held Monday, July 26, 2021 at the St. Edwards Catholic Church in Elmdale. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Bernadine died Monday at Serenity Village in Avon. Arrangements were made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes. Bernadine was born May 19, 1932 in Elmdale Township to … [Read more...] about Bernadine J. Bartkowicz

Funeral services for LeRoy Chapin, age 82 of Long Prairie, currently of Osakis passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 13 at the Galeon in Osakis. Services are Friday, July 23 at 11:00 am at the American Lutheran Church in Long Prairie with Rev. Ethan Fearing officiating. Musicians are Ruth Zinter and Dana Hetland. Interment is at the Evergreen Cemetery in Long Prairie, MN … [Read more...] about LeRoy R. Chapin