Obituaries

Jun 27, 2023

Alvina L. Johnson, age 74, of Clearwater, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, surrounded by the love of her family and care of the amazing staff of Quiet Oaks.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 7,...

Jun 26, 2023

Dale R. Glunz, age 68, of Maple Lake, died Monday, June 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by the love and care of his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake with Fr. John Meyer as Celebrant. Private burial will be held at St. Francis...

Jun 25, 2023

Robert "Bob" Odenthal, age 84, of Maple Lake, died Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2023, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake with Fr. John Meyer as Celebrant. Private burial will be held at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from...

Jun 24, 2023

Tricia Renae Hansen, age 49, of Annandale, formerly of Buffalo, died peacefully with family at her side on Saturday, June 24, 2023, after a 2 year battle with cancer.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2023, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor...

Jun 17, 2023

Terry Lee Smith, age 62, of South Haven, died Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital, surrounded by his family and close friends.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kimball, with Pastor Dave Milz as the officiant. Burial will follow at Fairhaven Cemetery. A...

Jun 14, 2023

James "Jim" Lahti, age 84, of Brooklyn Park died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale with Pastor John Brandon officiating. Burial will follow at the Cokato Finnish Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, and...

Jun 13, 2023

Maynard A. Nilson, age 84, of Annandale, MN died Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family.

The Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023, at St. John's Lutheran Church, in Annandale with Rev. Alex Becker and Rev. Todd Nelsen officiating. Lunch will follow. Burial will...

Jun 12, 2023

John "JP" Pelzer, age 82, of South Haven, died Monday, June 12, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Visitation will begin at noon, followed by a Memorial Service at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Kimball Christian Church in Kimball with Pastor Chris Chambers officiating. Burial will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in French Lake...

Jun 11, 2023

Edward L. Eastling, age 64, of Cokato, died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Buffalo Hospital.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Stockholm Community Center in Stockholm Township, Cokato. Burial will follow at Stockholm Cemetery. A reception to celebrate Ed's life will be held from 4-7...

Jun 7, 2023

Bonnie R. Norgren, age 69, of Minneapolis died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at her home. Funeral Services will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale with Pastor Alex Becker officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday. Bonnie...

Jun 7, 2023

John "Jack" Driste, age 86, of Annandale, formerly of New Hope, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his home with family at his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2023, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery....

Jun 7, 2023

Lester "Les" Gutknecht, age 92, of Fairhaven, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the Annandale Care Center. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2023, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fairhaven with Rev. David Buchs officiating. Burial will follow at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church on Monday. Lester William Gutknecht...

Jun 6, 2023

Rebecca S. Nies, age 45, of Afton, formerly of Maple Lake, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at M Health Fairview - St. John's Hospital in Maplewood.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2023, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Maple Lake with Rev. Culynn Curtis officiating. Burial will be held at the Minnesota State...

Jun 3, 2023

Loretta M. Helm, age 86, of Annandale, Minnesota passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

A gathering of family and friends will be held 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Tom N' Gary's Bowling & Recreation Center in Annandale . A private burial will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in...

Jun 3, 2023

David "Dub" Ferrell, age 86, of Annandale, died on Saturday, June 3, 2023, with family at his side, at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Annandale with Rev. Tyler LaGrave officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn...

May 30, 2023

Beverly "Bev" Adolph, age 84, of Kimball, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Kimball Christian Church in Kimball, Minnesota with Robert Blanchard officiating. Visitation will be held 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. The memorial service will be...

May 29, 2023

Aloys C. Olson, age 97, of Annandale, died Monday, May 29, 2023 at her home on Lake Sylvia.

Memorial Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Buffalo Covenant Church in Buffalo with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Mark Stromberg will officiate. Burial will take place at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery,...

May 28, 2023

Sherry G. Loch, age 72, of Kimball died Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Savanna Prairie Assisted Living. A Remembrance Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Kimball. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Maine Prairie Cemetery,...

May 28, 2023

Brandon D. Luke, age 34, of Zimmerman died Sunday, May 28, 2023.

An informal Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale with a Remembrance Service at 2:00 p.m.

Brandon David Luke was born July 5, 1988, in Bloomer, Wisconsin...

May 26, 2023

Joseph O. Fobbe passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on May 26, 2023, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN with his family by his side. He was born on July 3, 1942, in Chatham Township, MN to Clayton and Florence (Doherty) Fobbe and graduated from Maple Lake High School in 1960. He was united in marriage...