Obituaries

Jul 13, 2025

Mary B. Van Offeren, age 89, of Maple Lake, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Maple Lake with visitation one hour prior to the service. Fr. Kevin Magner will be the Celebrant. Burial will follow at...

Jul 4, 2025

Pastor Lori Dawn Stanton-Artner, age 63, of St. Cloud, entered her eternal home on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Visitation will be July 23, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Kimball United Methodist Church with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Service to celebrate Lori's beautiful life will be...

Jul 1, 2025

Terry Robert Ophus, age 78, of Annandale, formerly of Burnsville, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Park View Care Center in Buffalo, Minnesota.

His loving family will hold a private ceremony.

Terry is survived by his wife, Carol; brothers, Robert and Corey (Chris), and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his...

Jun 27, 2025

Carol J. Pribyl, age 83, of rural Buffalo, formerly Maple Lake, died Friday, June 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by the love of her children.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2025, at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Maple Lake with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Marc Well Nagel...

Jun 23, 2025

Timothy J. Helms, age 68, of Annandale passed away after a short illness on June 23, 2025, at the Annandale Care Center, joining his parents and sister in heaven.

A committal service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery in French Lake Township near Annandale. A time to...

Jun 19, 2025

Wayne L. Paulson, age 88, of Kimball died Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Hilltop Care Center in Watkins.

Gathering of Family and Friends will be held 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Kimball.

Wayne Lowell Paulson was born on September 25, 1936, in Cokato to Arnold and Lillian (Bogart)...

Jun 16, 2025

Russlie D. Froemming, age 90, of Silver Lake, formerly of Annandale, died Monday, June 16, 2025 at Cedar Crest Assisted Living.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Buffalo United Methodist Church, with Pastor Amy Strom officiating. Burial will take place at Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Jun 12, 2025

Lorenchia Scott, age 96, of Big Lake, formerly of Annandale, died Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Cherrywood Advanced Living surrounded by the love of her family.

Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Denny Johnson will officiate....

Jun 10, 2025

Baylor Daniel Peterson, graced our world with his brief presence after 32 weeks of love and growth in his mother's womb.

Private internment will be held at Pleasant View Cemetery, Annandale.

Baylor was born on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 3:36 a.m. at St. Cloud Hospital. He weighed 3 lbs. 7 oz. and was 15...

Jun 10, 2025

Lloyd M. "Smokie" Sorenson Jr., age 84, of Clearwater, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Annandale Care Center surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Private...

Jun 5, 2025

Margaret "Peg" Plaggerman, age 72, of Maple Lake, died Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00...

Jun 4, 2025

Ellis A. Knute age 82, of Annandale, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Annandale Care Center. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Annandale, with Rev. Ken Tatkenhorst officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Ellis...

May 24, 2025

Amanda D. Berndt, age 49, of Maple Lake died Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Annandale Care Center surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Maple Lake with Rev. Culynn Curtis officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Lake Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m....

May 24, 2025

Caroline M. Mattila, age 99, of Annandale, died on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Annandale Care Center. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2025, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Alex Becker will officiate. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, French Lake. Caroline Mary Hentges...

May 23, 2025

Darrel F. Schmidt, age 92, of South Haven, died Friday, May 23, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Kimball United Methodist Church with Pastor Lori Artner officiating. Burial will follow at Fairhaven Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday and 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on...

May 21, 2025

John B. Erickson, age 86, of Annandale, formerly of Ortonville and Robbinsdale, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Annandale Care Center.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Vadnais Heights with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Jon Yurk will officiate. Memorials preferred...

May 17, 2025

Bernadine "Berni" Konsor, age 63, of Kimball, died Saturday, May 17, 2025, under the love and care of her family and hospice.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Kimball, with Rev. Dr. James Gimbel officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the church,...

May 12, 2025

Christena M. Fox, age 76, of Annandale, died Monday, May 12, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Christena's family will be hosting a Celebration of Life at a later date. Christena Marie Dahlberg was born on June 15, 1948, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Bengt and Mary (Long) Dahlberg. She grew up in Minneapolis, where she attended school before moving...

May 12, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Edwards (née Rupp), age 77, died peacefully on May 12, 2025 in Buffalo, Minnesota. Private graveside services will be held at Pleasant View Cemetery, near Annandale.

Born on February 16, 1948 in Slayton, Minnesota, Cheryl grew up with a rebel spirit that shaped her journey through life. She was a woman of endless interests and...

May 10, 2025

Eleanor M. Woelfel, age 86, of Annandale, died Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Buffalo Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. on Sunday at...