Obituaries

Gerald "Jerry" Elfering, 81, of Apple Valley, Minnesota died August 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Donatus and Geraldine, daughter Sandy and Julie, and brother Ken. Survived by his wife Annette (Goebel), daughter Lynn, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, siblings Don of Holdingford, Joyce Hoppe of Paynesville, Diane Machtmas of Paynesville, … [Read more...] about Gerald “Jerry” Elfering

Leroy B. Ahrens, age 70 of Grey Eagle, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 15 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ron Dockendorf officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be from 5 … [Read more...] about Leroy B. Ahrens

Private services have been planned for Linda M. Rakotz, age 67, of Albany. Linda died Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Linda was born May 14, 1954, in Sauk Centre to Andrew and Barbara (Heinen) Waltzing. She graduated high school and married Alois “Al” Rakotz. The couple farmed together north of Albany. Linda enjoyed playing cards and games. She … [Read more...] about Linda M. Rakotz

Rodney Bartkowicz, 59-year-old resident of Holdingford, died Monday, September 6 at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 11 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Edward Catholic Church in Elmdale with Father David Grundman. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 10 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. and from 9:30 A.M. until the hour of … [Read more...] about Rodney Bartkowicz

Bernetta Czech, 84-year-old resident of Bowlus passed away on August 29 at her residence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, September 9th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Elmdale. Visitation will be Thursday, September 9th from 9:30 until the hour of service at the Church. Bernetta Swanson was born in Little Falls on June 6, 1937 to Leroy and Dorothy … [Read more...] about Bernetta Czech