Obituaries

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

Cheryl Ann Kuklok, age 75 of Holdingford, passed away on Saturday, December 19 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Celebration of Cheryl’s life will be held privately for family. Interment will be at the Minnesota Veteran’s Cemetery in Little Falls. Cheryl was born on October 18, 1945 in St. Cloud, the daughter of Marcus and Florence (Vanderwal) Theis. She graduated from St. Cloud … [Read more...] about Cheryl Ann Kuklok

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie for Betty Rachey, 93 of Long Prairie who passed away on December 15, 2020 at Valley View Manor Assisted Living in Long Prairie. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Father Omar Guanchez will officiate and … [Read more...] about Betty Frances Rachey

Estelle Schwinghammer, formerly of Albany, Minnesota, died peacefully early Thursday, December 17, 2020. Estelle was 89 years of age. As the oldest daughter of John and Anna Thelen, Estelle was born on a farm in Saint Martin, Minnesota, in 1931 and responsible at an early age to care for brothers and sisters. Estelle was born during an era where families needed to be … [Read more...] about Estelle A. Schwinghammer