Current Obituaries

Marie G. Atkinson

Jul 11, 2020

Age: 90 October 29, 1929 – July 11, 2020 The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Marie G. Atkinson, age 90 of Albany, formerly of Upsala, will be 11:00AM, Tuesday, July 14 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala.  Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery.  Marie passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10 at...

Robert “Bob” A. Stoermann

Jul 1, 2020

Age: 86 March 3, 1934 – July 1, 2020 The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Robert “Bob” A. Stoermann, age 86 of Holdingford, will be 10:30 AM., Monday, July 6, at the Church of All Saints, St. Mary in Holdingford.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.  Robert passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on...

Marcella ‘Sally’ Nierenhausen

Jun 30, 2020

Age: 88 April 12, 1932 – June 30, 2020 Age 88 of Avon, Minnesota. Sally passed away peacefully on June 30 th  2020. Sally is preceded in death by loving husband James Nierenhausen, parents George and Mary (Schaefer) Zierden, sister Florence Funk, son-in-law Dennis Trombley, and great grandson Mason Trombley and good friend, John Koppy. Sally is survived by her...

Norbert J. Roering

Jun 28, 2020

Age: 94 March 23, 1926 – June 28, 2020 The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Norbert J. Roering, age 94 of Albany, formerly of Burtrum, will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 2 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala.  Burial will be in the St. Francis Parish Cemetery.  Norbert died at the home of his daughter...

Jerry Woit

Jun 27, 2020

Age: 92 February 25, 1928 – June 27, 2020 After a long life of 92 years and one “that may not have been impressive but has been gratefully enjoyed by me”, Jerry Woit, St Cloud passed away Saturday June 27 th at peace with his faith and family.  Jerry was born in Milwaukee, WI to Elmer and Gertrude Woit.  He...

Carol Hartman

Jun 19, 2020

Age: 92 February 19, 2020 – June 19, 2020 The Mass of Christian Burial, Celebrating the Life of Carol M. Hartman, will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 25 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. There will be visitation from 10-11 AM at church prior to the Mass. Interment will be held at 1:00PM at the St....

Edwin J. Hartung

Jun 11, 2020

Age: 91 September 8, 1928  – June 11, 2020

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Edwin J. Hartung, age 91 of Opole, will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, June 17 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Opole. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Edwin passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his...

George Torrey

Jun 10, 2020

Age: 87 February 14, 1933 – June 10, 2020

George Byron Torrey, age 87, passed away June 10, 2020.  Due to restrictions during the pandemic, a memorial was delayed.  A Celebration of his life will be held on June 10, 2021 at the Holiday Inn located at 75 37th Ave S in St. Cloud : visitation at...

George Byron Torrey

Jun 10, 2020

Age: 87 February 14, 1933 – June 10, 2020 “Soon you will read in the newspaper that I am dead. Don’t believe it for a moment. I will be more alive than ever before.”  DL Moody George Byron Torrey, age 87, passed away June 10, at home in Sartell, at the age of 87.  Arrangements are being made through Miller-Carlin...

Violet Lydia Whalen

Jun 1, 2020

Age: 92 February 17, 1928 – June 1, 2020 Sometimes, when a heart is so loving; a soul is so kind; and a spirit is so gentle, even 92 years seems not nearly long enough for people to be blessed by your life. So it is, with our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Violet Lydia Whalen, who...

Roger Bredeck

May 30, 2020

Age: 86 March 25, 1934 – May 30, 2020 There will be a visitation for Roger Bredeck, age 86 of Albany, from 2:00 until 5:00 on Sunday June 7 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Albany.  Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.  Roger died at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Sauk Rapids on...

Mary Jane Blenker

May 16, 2020

Age: 97 July 30, 1922 – May 16, 2020 Private services were held on Tuesday, May 19 for Mary Jane Blenker, age 97 of Albany.  She died on Saturday, May 16 at the Assumption Home in Cold Spring.  Burial was in the Seven Dolors parish cemetery.  Arrangements are being made by the Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes. Mary Jane was born July...

Rita Theresa Mettenburg

May 15, 2020

Age: 93 January 10, 1927 – May 15, 2020 Rita Theresa Mettenburg was born on January 10, 1927 in Millwood Township, Stearns County, MN, the eighth of ten children born to Henry and Catherine (Euteneuer) Suek. She passed away on May 15, 2020 at St. Benedicts Sr. Community hospice. Rita was raised in Freeport and Holdingford. She graduated from Holdingford...

Jerome Clarence Dingmann

May 15, 2020

Age: 76 May 19, 1943 – May 15, 2020 Jerome (Jerry) Clarence Dingmann, age 76, passed away Friday, May 15 th at Country Manor in Sartell, after a short battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be set at a later date. Jerry was born to Joseph and Katherine (Jacobs) Dingmann in Melrose, MN. He worked at Elecrolux for...

Mary Catherine Binsfeld

May 4, 2020

Age: 81 March 28, 1939 – May 4, 2020 Mary Catherine Binsfeld, age 81, passed away Monday, May 4 at the St. Cloud Hospital. She was born on March 28, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Anton and Elizabeth (Ziegler) Wagner. She was united in marriage to Herbert Binsfeld on October 3, 1970 in St. Cloud; together they shared...

Robert “Bob” George Hoye Jr.

May 4, 2020

Age: 67 February 17, 1953 – May 4, 2020 Robert (Bob) George Hoye Jr. died on Monday, May 4, 2020, at the age of 67. His daughters, Megan and Maren, were present the last days, hours and minutes of his life. That time, with their father, is something they will treasure forever. A Celebration of Life will be held at...

Velerian “Larry” Wenker

May 4, 2020

Age: 79 March 4, 1941 – May 4, 2020 Private services for Velerian “Larry” Wenker, age 79 of St. Anthony will be held on Saturday in St. Anthony.  Larry died Monday at the St. Cloud Hospital of Covid-19.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.  Arrangements are being made by the Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes. Larry was born March 4, 1941...

Emily Schleppenbach

May 4, 2020

Age: 83 March 13, 1937 – May 4, 2020 Emily Schleppenbach, age 83 of Albany died on Monday, May 4, at the St. Cloud Hospital.  Her family will hold a private service at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany and burial will follow in the parish Cemetery.  Arrangements are being made by the Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes. Emily was born...

Mary Catherine Binsfeld

May 4, 2020

Age: 81 March 28, 1939 – May 4, 2020 Mary Catherine Binsfeld, age 81, passed away Monday, May 4 at the St. Cloud Hospital. She was born on March 28, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Anton and Elizabeth (Ziegler) Wagner. She was united in marriage to Herbert Binsfeld on October 3, 1970 in St. Cloud; together they shared...

Greg Hartung

May 2, 2020

Age: 41 September 3, 1978 – May 2, 2020 Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony for Greg Hartung, age 41 of St. Joseph, who died on Saturday, May 2 at his home from a possible heart attack.   Burial will be in the parish cemetery.  There will be a visitation open...