Obituaries

James Edward Gieselman

James Edward Gieselman

May 26, 2026

James "Jim" Gieselman, age 83, of Annandale, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at his home.

Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held. Memorials are preferred to Tri-County Humane Society. https://tricountyhumanesociety.org/donate/

James Edward Gieselman was born at home on January 11, 1943, in Herman, Minnesota, to Francis and Josephine (Schreader) Gieselman. He lost his mother at the age of 8, an early...

Rose Marie Wurm

Rose Marie Wurm

May 26, 2026

Rose M. Wurm, age 90, of Monticello, former longtime resident of Maple Lake, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at her home.Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Timothy Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7...

Ashley Marie Fischer

Ashley Marie Fischer

May 19, 2026

Ashley M. Fischer, age 37, of Annandale, died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. She was a devoted Christian that now rests with the Lord.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2026, at Kimball United Methodist Church with Pastor Ric Koehn officiating. Burial will be at North Corinna Cemetery. Visitation will be held from...

Michael James Sahli

Michael James Sahli

May 18, 2026

Michael J. Sahli, age 69 of Maple Lake, died peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, surrounded by family.Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake with Fr. Kevin Magner as the Celebrant. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Maple Lake.Michael James...

Robert Elmer Kunkel

Robert Elmer Kunkel

May 14, 2026

Robert E. Kunkel, age 83, of Kimball, died on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Luxemburg with Fr. Donald Wagner as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at MN State Veteran's Cemetery near Little Falls at 3:00 p.m. Visitation...

Judith Marilyn Lusti

Judith Marilyn Lusti

May 6, 2026

Judith "Judy" Lusti, age 80, of Annandale, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Hilltop Care Center in Watkins.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church, Annandale with Rev. Eric Rapp officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale and one hour prior to the...

Rachel Marie Rice

Rachel Marie Rice

May 5, 2026

Rachel M. Rice, age 38, of Hanover, died at the Buffalo Hospital on May 5, 2026, after a sudden medical event.Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2026, at Northwest Bible Church in St. Michael with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Kevin Feder will officiate. Burial will follow at Zion Methodist Cemetery in Hanover. Memorials are preferred...

Faye Audrey Johnson

Faye Audrey Johnson

May 3, 2026

Faye "Dickie" Johnson, age 91, of Rogers, formerly of Annandale and Minneapolis, died Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, May, 18, 2026, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Todd Nelsen will officiate. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, near...

Patrick Charles Robasse

Patrick Charles Robasse

May 2, 2026

Patrick "Pat" Robasse, age 66, of Cold Spring, formerly of Annandale, died unexpectedly on May 2, 2026, in Cold Spring, MN, from complications with lung cancer.

Visitation will be held 2:00-4:00 p.m. with a Remembrance Service at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale. Pastor Mike Loomis will officiate. A Celebration of Pat's Life...

Karen Ann Sommers

Karen Ann Sommers

May 2, 2026

Karen A. Sommers, age 83, of Annandale, died Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Quiet Oaks Hospice near St. Cloud.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m....

Rudolph Herman Maurer

Rudolph Herman Maurer

Apr 29, 2026

Rudolph "Rudy" Maurer, Sr., age 88, of South Haven, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2026, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Fairhaven with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Terrill Bramstedt will officiate. Burial will follow at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery.

Rudolph Herman Maurer was...

Holly Ann Menk-Anderson

Holly Ann Menk-Anderson

Apr 17, 2026

Holly Menk-Anderson, age 54, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, and cherished friend, died on April 17, 2026, from complications with amyloidosis at the St. Cloud Hospital.Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2026, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Kimball with Pastor Mark Schlasner officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday and 10-11 a.m. Friday,...

Daniel John Rassat

Daniel John Rassat

Apr 15, 2026

Daniel J. Rassat, age 74, of Maple Lake, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his home under the care of hospice and his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake. Burial will follow at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday...

Sandra Mardell Burke

Sandra Mardell Burke

Apr 13, 2026

Sandra M. Burke, age 81 of Maple Lake, died Monday, April 13, 2026.Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Maple Lake with Rev. Culynn Curtis officiating. Burial will follow at Marysville Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred...

Trudy Ann Kuechle

Trudy Ann Kuechle

Apr 13, 2026

Trudy A. Kuechle, age 72, of Watkins, died Monday, April 13th, 2026, at Hilltop Care Center in Watkins.

A Celebration of Trudy's Life will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Kimball. Private family burial will be held at a later date at St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery.

Trudy Ann Whitehead was born on April...

William Manford Opsahl

William Manford Opsahl

Apr 11, 2026

William Manford Opsahl, age 82, of Fairhaven, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his home.

A graveside service with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Cemetery, French Lake.

William Manford Opsahl, a beloved father and dedicated craftsman, was born on April 5, 1944, at home in French Lake Township to William and Luella (Nelson)...

Connie Jean Nelson

Connie Jean Nelson

Apr 11, 2026

Connie Nelson, age 73, of Annandale, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at her home under the care of hospice and her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale with Fr. John Meyer as Celebrant and Fr. Kevin Magner as Concelebrant. Burial will follow at St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery,...

Evelyn Marie Duesbury

Evelyn Marie Duesbury

Apr 10, 2026

Evelyn Marie Duesbury (Findley)November 21, 1935 - April 10, 2026

Evelyn was a small town Iowa gal who literally lived her dreams.

In her 'retirement' she earned her Master's degree in Counseling with honors, and published seven books about understanding and interpreting dreams while also spending years studying thousands of her own dreams she journaled every night.

In her professional career she was...

Shirley Mae Keto

Shirley Mae Keto

Apr 8, 2026

Shirley M. Keto, age 89, of Annandale, passed into eternal peace Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Annandale Care Center.

A family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Our Saviour's Lutheran Cemetery, near French Lake.

Shirley Mae Limanen was born on April 23, 1936, at home in Blowers Township, Ottertail County to William and...

James Kiefer

James Kiefer

Apr 4, 2026

James "Jim" Kiefer, age 87, of Annandale, formerly of Bloomington, died on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona.Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2026, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the...