Current Obituaries
Karsten Eric Braaten
2025
Karsten Eric Braaten was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on October 5, 1970, to Lois (Fisher) Braaten (Head as of 1982) and Karsten Ole Braaten.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on what would have been his 55th birthday, Sunday, October 5. Pizza will be served at Noon, immediately following the regular 10:30 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meeting at...
Matthew Clayton Bardson
May 31, 2025
Services celebrating the life of Matthew Clayton Bardson, age 35 of Harvey, ND, formerly of Albany, will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 11, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Albany. There will be a visitation from 4-8:00 PM, Tuesday, June 10th, at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Albany, and again after 10:00 AM, Wednesday, at the Church. Matt passed away...
Michael J. Mullen
May 31, 2025
Services celebrating the life of Michael J. Mullen, age 65, formerly of Clearwater, will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 6, at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home Chapel in St. Cloud. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in St. Cloud. A visitation will take place at 10:00 AM on Friday at the funeral home. Mike passed away peacefully on...
Constance "Connie" Marie Lahner
May 28, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Constance “Connie” (Bahl) Lahner will take place from 1:00 – 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, located at 3013 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud, MN. Connie passed away on May 28, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Connie was born on October 25, 1952, in Montevideo, MN, to Howard and Blanche (Kashmark)...
Marion A. (Richards) Miller
May 23, 2025
The celebration of the life of Marion Arlene Miller will be on Tuesday, May 27th, from 1-4 PM at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Marion passed away on May 23, 2025, in the comfort of her home with family by her side.
Marion was born on July 7, 1936, to Ray and Carolena (Wagner) Richards. She grew up in...

Lloyd Jerome Gohman
May 15, 2025
Lloyd Jerome Gohman, a lifelong farmer and cherished member of the St. Cloud community, passed away on May 15, 2025, at the age of 73 at St. Cloud Hospital. Born on June 7, 1951, in St. Cloud, Lloyd dedicated his life to working on the family farm alongside his beloved brother, Leroy.
Lloyd's unwavering commitment to agriculture and the values instilled...

Sheryl Ballmann
May 7, 2025
Private services were held for Sheryl C. Ballmann, age 64 of Sartell, who died at home surrounded by her loving family on May 7, 2025. Sheryl was diagnosed with cancer and struggled with the effects until her passing. She was buried at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Cemetery in Sartell. Arrangements were made by the Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes.
Sheryl was born...
Yvonne J. Lynch
May 4, 2025
Sadly, we announce the passing of Yvonne J. (Jurek) Lynch, age 89, on May 4, 2025, at Cherrywood Assisted Living in Richmond, MN. The Celebration of Life for Yvonne will be on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, Albany. A blessing will take place at noon at the funeral home. Arrangements are...
Gary Harren
Apr 30, 2025
Gary, affectionately known as “Hippie,” passed away on April 30, 2025, at the age of 73.
A Memorial Service will begin with Visitation at Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, 631 South Main St, Holdingford, MN at 2:00 p.m. on May 30, 2025, followed by a Prayer Service with Fr. Bob Harren at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to "Sportsmen...
Benedict E. Peternell
Apr 26, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Benedict E. Peternell will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in St. Stephen. A private burial took place on April 29, 2025. Benny passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Legacy Place Assisted Living in Sauk Rapids.
Benedict, affectionately known as Benny, was born on June...
Mary Anita Schneider
Apr 23, 2025
Mass of Christian Burial for Anita Schneider, age 83, of Melrose, will be on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 11 AM at the Church of Seven Dolors, Albany. Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass, also at the church. The interment will be at St. Benedict’s Cemetery, Avon, following the service. Anita passed away on April 23, 2025, at...
Joyce Smith
Apr 21, 2025
The celebration of life for Joyce Smith, age 81, of South Haven, will be from 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Joyce passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital with her husband and family by her side on April 21, 2025.
Joyce was born on October 1, 1943, in Kingston,...
Eugene Leo Breth
Apr 21, 2025
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Eugene Breth, age 90, of Holdingford, will be 11:00 AM Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Church of All Saints – Saint Hedwig in Holdingford. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. There will be a visitation from 4:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home...
Laura Egedia Bihl
Apr 9, 2025
It is with great sadness, the family of Laura Bihl announces her passing in Buffalo, Minnesota on April 9, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; her parents Judocus (Docus) and Louise (Ludescher) Elsen. She is also preceded in death by three of her siblings, Theresa Elsen, Dorothy Schlicht and Joseph Elsen.
Laura was born on October 24, 1925,...
Marvin William Kremers
Apr 6, 2025
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Marvin Kremers, age 73, of Avon, will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in St. Wendel, MN. Burial will be in the church’s parish cemetery following the service. There will be a visitation from 4:00 PM—8:00 PM on Monday, April 14, 2025, and...
Kimberlee Joy Smith
Apr 5, 2025
The celebration of life for Kimberlee “Kim” Smith, age 66, of St. Cloud, will take place on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes in St. Cloud. Kim passed away on April 5, 2025, at home, surrounded by family. She was born on April 4, 1959, in Fargo, North Dakota, to George and Donna...
Frances M Breth
Apr 2, 2025
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Frances (Ebnet) Breth, age 102 of Holdingford, will be at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Opole on Monday, April 7, 2025. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Opole, followed with mass at 2:00 PM. Burial will be in the...
Bernadette Voss
Apr 1, 2025
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Bernadette Voss, age 90 of Albany, formerly of Hopkins, will be 11:00 AM, Monday, April 7, 2025, at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in St. Francis, rural Freeport which had been founded by her grandfathers. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Sadly, we announce the passing of our...
Chad Eickhoff
Mar 27, 2025
The Celebration of Life for Chad Richard Eickhoff, age 40 of St. Cloud, memorial service will be from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm on Friday, April 4th, 2025, at Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Albany, MN, and the Celebration of Life will follow from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Holdingford Legion. Chad passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Chad...
James "Jim" Wenderski
Mar 2, 2025
James “Jim” Wenderski, of St. Anna, died peacefully on March 2, 2025, in the loving presence of his daughters. Jim was the youngest child of Edmund and Mary Wenderski, born at home at the family’s farm in 1946. After graduating from Holdingford High School in 1964, Jim enlisted in the National Guard, where he served for 7 years. He also...