Obituaries

Irene Stern, 90-year-old resident of Willmar, formerly of Upsala passed away Sunday, December 20 at the Copperleaf Senior Living in Wilmar. A Mass of Christian Burial took place Monday, December 28, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala, Minnesota. Burial was at the church cemetery. Irene Margaret (Kveton) Stern was born on August 6, 1930, the youngest of 5 children to … [Read more...] about Irene Margaret Stern

Arthur R. Durene, 88 year old, long-time resident of Holdingford, MN, fulfilled his appointment in Heaven on Christmas Day, December 25th, 2020 at his home near Mahtowa, MN. Due to Covid restrictions, there will be a private memorial service for immediate family only. Arthur was born March 14, 1932 to Rune and Menda Durene near Round Prairie, MN. He married Marvis (Gunion) on … [Read more...] about Arthur “Art” R. Durene

Rodney “Rod” O. Bollin, 50 year old resident of Grey Eagle, MN passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 as a result of an accident at the shop. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on December 30, 2020. … [Read more...] about Rodney “Rod” O. Bollin

Karen R. (Ehrlichman) Schwalbe, age 79 of New Brighton, formerly of Holdingford, passed away peacefully Dec 27, 2020. She was born to Elmer and Virginia (Genz) Ehrlichman. Karen was an active member of American Legion Post 513 and a past 10th District Auxiliary President. She enjoyed cooking and baking, bingo, and casino trips. She took great pride in raising her 4 children … [Read more...] about Karen R. Schwalbe

James B. “Jim” Schrader, age 82 of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date in Bearhead Cemetery. James Benjamin Schrader was born July 2, 1938 in Long Prairie, Minnesota to John and Mary (Cromwell) Schrader. He was united in marriage to Julia Nokes in … [Read more...] about James B. “Jim” Schrader