Obituaries

Denise Kircher, 41, of Browerville, passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer on April 13, 2020. She was born April 17, 1978, in Bertha to Dennis & Jean (Myers) Kircher. Denise graduated from Long Prairie High School in 1996. She worked at Dans Prize for several years until her illness prevented her from working. Denise was a loving mother who was always … [Read more...] about Denise Kircher

Lowell R. Hanson, age 83, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2020 at his home. He was born October 26, 1936 in Little Falls to Walter C. and Mildred J. (Dicks) Hanson. He graduated from Upsala High School in 1954. He married Rushie Irene Halbert on September 9, 1962 in California and they had two sons. They were married 33 years until she passed in 1996. He loved his family very … [Read more...] about Lowell R. Hanson

Patrick J. “Pat” Kraker, age 57 of Waite Park, formerly of Walker, died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on April 25, 2020 near St. Rosa, Minnesota. A private viewing of family and friends will be held at Patton-Schad Funeral Home followed by a Celebration of Life on Saturday. Please contact the family or Patton-Schad for details. Patrick John Kraker was born … [Read more...] about Patrick J. “Pat” Kraker

Hildegard M. Frieler, age 98 of Greenwald, died Saturday, April 25, 2020 at CentraCare Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date after restrictions have been lifted. Hildegard Marie Welters was born October 5, 1921 in Albany, Minnesota to Reinhart and Mary (Beckers) Welters. On May 1, 1945 she was united in marriage to Norbert … [Read more...] about Hildegard M. Frieler

Anita Cecile Russell, age 74, died April 18, 2020. Anita was born December 2, 1945. She married her husband Lawrence Russell on June 25, 1966. Anita was a homemaker who loved and cared for her children endlessly. She was a strong mother of eleven who had the patience of a saint and the kindness that kept our family together. Survivors include her children; Kyle of St. Cloud, … [Read more...] about Anita Cecile Russell