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Community Country Church to host the Wissman Family in Concert – Tuesday, August 7, 2012

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Hailing from the Midwest, the fifteen-member Wissman family have spent the past 11 years delighting audiences nationwide with their delightful blend of gospel bluegrass music. Featuring Loren, Gloria, and their 13 children, each concert is filled with tight vocal harmonies, award winning bluegrass pickin’ and memorable family moments. Traveling in their 45 foot bus, the … [Read more...] about Community Country Church to host the Wissman Family in Concert – Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Evelyn G. Lovine, 103, Upsala, MN

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Evelyn G. Lovine, age 103, a resident of Upsala, MN, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls, MN. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Community Covenant Church in Upsala, MN, with Rev. Craig Johnson officiating. Interment followed in the Community Covenant Cemetery. Evelyn was born on November 25, 1908 in Upsala, MN … [Read more...] about Evelyn G. Lovine, 103, Upsala, MN

Angeline A. Buettner, 79, Avon, MN

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A Memorial Mass was held on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon, for Angeline A. Buettner, age 79, of Avon, who died on Tuesday, July 24 2010, at Talahi Care Center in St. Cloud. Rev. Blane Wasnie, OSB officiated. Angeline Buettner was born April 11, 1933 in Opole, Minnesota the daughter of John and Dorothy (Ziemba) Gallus. She was united in … [Read more...] about Angeline A. Buettner, 79, Avon, MN

Joseph E. Zwilling, 71, Avon, MN

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Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon, for Joseph E. Zwilling, age 71, of Avon, who died on Saturday, July 28 2012, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Rev. Blane Wasnie, OSB officiated and burial followed in the parish cemetery. Joseph was born May 24, 1941 in St. Cloud to Joseph Sr. and Marie … [Read more...] about Joseph E. Zwilling, 71, Avon, MN

Brother Alois James Schirmers M.S.C., 89, Avon, MN

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Brother Alois James Schirmers was born on April 4, 1923 in Avon, MN, in the Diocese of St. Cloud, to James and Walburga (Preusser) Schirmers. He graduated from the township elementary school in Avon, County District #149. Afterwards, he worked on the family farm for many years. During this time, from 1952-55, he learned and practiced electrical maintenance at the St. … [Read more...] about Brother Alois James Schirmers M.S.C., 89, Avon, MN