Obituaries

Frank J. Barthel, 58-year-old resident of Long Prairie, MN passed away August 13, 2024 at Centra Care Long Prairie Hospital. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-6:30 PM on Friday, August 23 at the Iten Funeral Home in Browerville, MN. The evening will conclude with a prayer service at 6:30 PM. Frank was born on March 18, 1966 in Swanville, MN to Frank and Gloria … [Read more...] about Frank Barthel

Evelyn L. Trettel, 93 year old resident of Little Falls and formerly of Bowlus, passed away on Tuesday, August 20 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Little Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 24 at 11:00 a.m., at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in Bowlus. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., on Saturday at the church. Burial will be at … [Read more...] about Evelyn Trettel

David E. Soenneker, age 75 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the Tree of Life Assisted Living in New Munich, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 23 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating and Rev. Kevin Soenneker concelebrating. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in … [Read more...] about David E. Soenneker

Richard Kenneth “Dick” McNelly, of Bloomington, MN peacefully passed away, surrounded by family and friends at the age of 70 on Friday, August 9th, 2024. Dick was born February 5, 1954 in Minneapolis, MN. His childhood was full of many adventures with his sisters and neighborhood friends. As an Alpha Delta Phi during his time at The University of Minnesota he met his wife, … [Read more...] about Richard Kenneth McNelly

Loren James Weick, 84 year old resident of Swanville, MN passed away peacefully on the morning of August 5, 2024, at his home in Swanville, MN. A Memorial Service was held Monday, August 12, 2024 at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Swanville. Known for his compassion, generosity, humor, and incredible outdoorsmanship, Loren’s life was a testament to the joys of family, nature, … [Read more...] about Loren James Weick