Obituaries

Joseph “Joey” Higgins passed away peacefully of natural causes on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the age of 34, in Avon, Minnesota. He is survived by his parents, Pat and Christi, his sister, Tiffany, brother-in-law, Wade, and two nephews, Colton, and Luke, as well as his brother, Andy and girlfriend Katie, and his companion cat who will also miss his hugs. Joey is also … [Read more...] about Joseph “Joey” Higgins

The Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Sarah Sowada, age 38, will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in North Prairie. Visitation will be held from 4 PM – 7 PM at the church on Thursday, February 15, 2024, and again at 10 AM- 11 AM at church before Mass. Burial will take place at the Parish Cemetery. Sarah passed … [Read more...] about Sarah Sowada

Joseph Allen Westbrock, 62, (formerly of Becker and Holdingford) passed away unexpectedly in January in Madison, Minnesota. Joe graduated from Holdingford High School in 1979, and St. Cloud AVTI in 1981. He worked as an electrician for various companies through IBEW Locals 343 and 292 for 25 years, and for the State of Minnesota for 8 years. While living in Becker, he was a … [Read more...] about Joseph Allen Westbrock

Gladys Helen Barber, 81-year-old resident of Little Falls, formerly of Mons Lake, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, at her home surrounded by her family. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 19, at 1:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Alan Wielinski, Father Patrick Hoeft, Father Luis Palomino, and Father Ron Dockendorf. Visitation will be … [Read more...] about Gladys Helen Barber

John Thomas Young, age 75 of Burtrum, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his home due to failing health. John was born January 31, 1949 at home in Grey Eagle to Truman and Beulah (McClintick) Young. He graduated from Grey Eagle High School in 1967. He married Barbara Heinen on June 1, 1968. In his early years he farmed, worked at Graingers and Marvin Windows. He went … [Read more...] about John T. Young