Obituaries

Bryan Eugene Puchalla, 49-year-old resident of Bowlus died April 28 at his home. A private service will be held by family at a later date. Bryan was born September 16, 1970 to Richard and Rita (Langner) Puchalla. He attended school in Holdingford, graduating with the class of 1989. Bryan worked for AJ Spanjer as a bricklayer. He was a Union Bricklayer belonging to Allied Craft … [Read more...] about Bryan E. Puchalla

Funeral services were private for Edward H. Zinniel age 86 of St. Cloud who passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at his home. Reverend Scott Pogatchnik officiated. Entombment took place at the Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum, St. Cloud. Ed was born October 11, 1933 in St. Francis, Minnesota to Martin and Mary (Gappa) Zinniel. He served his Country in the United States Army during the … [Read more...] about Edward H. Zinniel

Frances “Fran” G. Koetter, 74 year old resident of Swanville, MN, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Lake Hills Elderly Care in Cushing, MN. A private family visitation will be held 12 - 2 PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Following the visitation a private family Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 PM at St. John’s Catholic … [Read more...] about Frances “Fran” G. Koetter

Donald H. Atkinson, age 83 of Hamel, MN beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully from renal failure on April 29th at home. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, 11 months, Kathy; children Kevin (Lisa), Marvin (Cheryl) and Karen; grandchildren Kimberly, Brian (Kaitlin), Steven (Heidi), Collin, David and Nathan; siblings Richard (Rita), Helen, Irene (Gene), Fred, … [Read more...] about Donald H. Atkinson

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