Obituaries

Michael David Heffron

Michael David Heffron

Mar 30, 2026

Michael "Mike" Heffron, age 76, of Maple Lake, died Monday, March 30, 2026, at Regency Hospital in Golden Valley.A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.Michael David Heffron was born on December 31, 1949, in Austin, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Eva (Johnson) Heffron. He was raised in Austin, where he graduated high school. Following his...

Thomas Edward Mooney

Thomas Edward Mooney

Mar 29, 2026

Thomas E. Mooney, age 86, of Maple Lake, died Sunday, March 29, 2026, at home surrounded by family.Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, at St. Timothy's Catholic Church, Maple Lake with visitation from 9-10:30 a.m. at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Maple Lake. Fr. Kevin Magner will Celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow...

Curtis James Palmer

Curtis James Palmer

Mar 24, 2026

Curtis J. "Jim" Palmer, 81 died March 24, 2026, at Annandale Care Center in Annandale, Minnesota.

Jim was born February 26, 1945, in Wagner, South Dakota the son of Curtis J. and Pearl "Pat" (Meyer) Palmer. He married Marian Scheetz on November 9, 1963 at St. John Lutheran church rural Dimock, South Dakota. They made their home in Pierre, South Dakota...

David Roger Dorow

David Roger Dorow

Mar 23, 2026

David Roger Dorow, age 63, of Maple Lake, died unexpectedly on March 23, 2026.Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Maple Lake. Rev Culynn Curtis will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday, both at the church. A prayer service...

Madalynn Sue Hadfield

Madalynn Sue Hadfield

Mar 22, 2026

Madalynn "Maddie" Hadfield, age 14, of Annandale, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, 2026.Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Church of St. Luke's, Clearwater with Fr. Dennis Backer and Fr. Timothy Kitzke as Celebrants. Burial will be at Church of St. Luke's Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday...

Gary Joseph Lindenfelser

Gary Joseph Lindenfelser

Mar 16, 2026

Gary J. Lindenfelser, age 70, of Litchfield, formerly of Maple Lake, died Monday, March 16, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital after a long and tough battle with cancer.Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2026, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake with Pastor Dan Courtney officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Lake Community Cemetery. Visitation...

Lloyd Delbert Newman

Lloyd Delbert Newman

Mar 12, 2026

Lloyd Newman, age 84 of Kimball died Thursday, March 12, 2026, at The St. Cloud Veterans Administration Medical Center after a brave battle with ALS.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, at Kimball United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Kimball Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday and one hour prior to...

Timothy Jon Fischer

Timothy Jon Fischer

Mar 8, 2026

Timothy "Tim" Fischer, age 64, of St. Cloud, formerly of Annandale, died March 8, 2026.Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale with Mary Messina as Life Celebrant. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date at Concordia...

Alfred Lyle Gehrke

Alfred Lyle Gehrke

Mar 2, 2026

Alfred L. Gehrke, age 66, of Fairhaven, died Monday, March 2, 2026 at his home.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2026, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fairhaven with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Terrill Bramstedt will officiate. Burial will follow at Fairhaven Cemetery.

Alfred Lyle Gehrke was born on May 21, 1959, in St. Cloud,...

Adeline Marie Lahti

Adeline Marie Lahti

Feb 21, 2026

Adeline M. Lahti, age 85, of Brooklyn Park, died Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Lake Ridge Care Center in Buffalo.Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale with Pastor Joel Pike officiating. Burial will follow at Cokato Finnish Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday and one hour...

James Dale Schermer

James Dale Schermer

Feb 20, 2026

James "Jim" Schermer, Sr., age 84, of Becker, formerly of Monticello, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Shepherd of Grace in Becker. Jim's health had been declining in recent months. His wife, Marlys, lovingly cared for him at home until additional support became necessary. Hospice care began on February 11, providing comfort during his final days.

Funeral Services...

David George Lundberg

David George Lundberg

Feb 19, 2026

David "Dave" Lundberg, age 78, of Annandale, died Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Memory Care Cottages of the Annandale Care Center. 

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2026, at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. Alex Becker officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday at Dingmann Funeral...

William Wayne Spies

William Wayne Spies

Feb 19, 2026

William "Bill" Spies, age 87, of Sauk Rapids, formerly of Kimball, died Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Good Shepherd Community.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2026, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Kimball with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. Fr. Don Wagner will be the Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Anne Cemetery.

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Bruce Robert Gertgen

Bruce Robert Gertgen

Feb 16, 2026

Bruce R. Gertgen, age 86, of Annandale, formerly of Brooklyn Park, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home under the care of his family and CentraCare Hospice.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2026, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Alex Becker will officiate. Burial will take...

Mildred Jane Fredrick

Mildred Jane Fredrick

Feb 16, 2026

Mildred "Millie" Fredrick, age 92, of Watkins, formerly of Kimball, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at Hilltop Health Care Center in Watkins.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2026, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Todd Nelsen will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery...

Julieanna Livine Orn

Julieanna Livine Orn

Feb 10, 2026

Julieanna "Julie" Orn, age 90, of Kingston, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital.A Memorial Service in Celebration of Julie's Life will be held on 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Dassel History Center, Dassel with Pastor Keith Carlson officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30-11:00 a.m. A time of food and fellowship will...

Lawrence Leonard Woelfel

Lawrence Leonard Woelfel

Feb 7, 2026

Lawrence L. Woelfel, age 91, of Annandale, died Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Cokato Manor.Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church with Fr. Kevin Magner as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday at Dingmann Funeral...

David Rex Boe

David Rex Boe

Jan 28, 2026

David "Dave" Boe, age 54, of Maple Lake, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his home under the care of St. Croix Hospice and his family.

Memorial Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake with Pastor Michael Grose officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior at the funeral home. A Celebration...

Susan Yanish

Susan Yanish

Jan 26, 2026

Susan R. Yanish, age 77, of Annandale, died Monday, January 26, 2026, at her home.A private committal service will be held at Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery near Little Falls.Susan Rae Rice was born on September 24, 1948, to Raymond and Irene (Kammer) Rice in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She grew up in Annandale, graduated from Annandale High School, and lived her...

Francis Rogers

Francis Rogers

Jan 25, 2026

Francis "Frank" Rogers, age 86, of Grove City, formerly of French Lake, died Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home.A private graveside service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, French Lake. A public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.Francis Joseph Rogers was born September 10, 1939, in St. Michael to Harry and Irene (Rezineck) Rogers....