Obituaries

Terrance “Terry” Harold Pflipsen, age 76, of Avon, Minnesota, passed away on August 10th, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Terry was born on November 7th, 1948, in St. Cloud, MN to Harold and Alice (Smith) Pflipsen. From an early age, he was known for his strong work ethic, generous spirit, and love for the outdoors. He grew up in Avon and built his life there. He married … [Read more...] about Terrance Harold Pflipsen

Thomas “Tom” Lee DeFrance, 71 year old of rural Burtrum, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. John’s Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Visitation will take place at the church one hour before the service. A Rosary will be prayed at 9:45 AM that morning at the church. … [Read more...] about Thomas Lee DeFrance

Jerome ‘Jerry’ Kenneth Baxter, age 79, of St. Cloud, formerly Grey Eagle and Long Prairie, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He blessed our lives as a loving stepfather, father-in-law, grandfather, and friend, leaving behind cherished memories and lasting love. Jerry was born on April 30, 1946, in Long Prairie, MN. He married the love of his life, Karen Baxter … [Read more...] about Jerome Kenneth Baxter

Mildred E. “Milly” Blank, age 97 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Cura Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 28 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Michael Carlson and Rev. Rebecca Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood … [Read more...] about Mildred E. “Milly” Blank

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie for Kathleen Larson who passed away on August 12, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Fr. Joseph Herzing officiated. Kathleen “Kathy” was born on February 1, 1946 to Arnold and Virginia (Popp) Burggraff in Little Falls. She graduated from Little Falls High … [Read more...] about Kathleen “Kathy” Larson