Obituaries

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

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill for Rose Marie H. Bertram, Age 91 of Spring Hill who passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at the Paynesville Care Center. Reverend Marvin Enneking will officiate. Burial will take place at the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. … [Read more...] about Rose Marie H. Bertram

A solemn return for Fireman First Class, Elmer Tom Kerestes, U.S. Navy, age 22, of Holdingford, Minnesota. He was killed in action aboard the USS Oklahoma, a U.S. Navy ship, on December 7, 1941, when Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was attacked. It is protocol of the United States Navy to return home all of the remains of soldiers who died in action at Pearl Harbor and elsewhere, so it … [Read more...] about Elmer Tom Kerestes