Current Obituaries

Dr. Howard J. Zimring

Dr. Howard J. Zimring

Mar 12, 2019

Age: 59 May 4, 1959 – March 12, 2019 Dr. Howard Zimring passed away suddenly on the morning of March 12, 2019. He died of coronary thrombosis while on his daily bike ride visiting relatives in Carlsbad, California. He was 59 years old. Howard was born on May 4, 1959, to Israel and Rita Zimring in West Orange, New Jersey,...

Steven “Steve” Joramo

Steven “Steve” Joramo

Mar 11, 2019

Age: 70 June 21, 1948 – March 11, 2019 Steve passed away at his home in St. Cloud on March 11 age 70.   Steve was born June 21, 1948 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Roy and Anna (Haugen) Joramo.   He was raised and educated in Hanska, where he met and married  Cheryl Thordson on January 26, 1968.  They lived in...

Timothy J. Brannan

Timothy J. Brannan

Mar 9, 2019

Age: 69 October 11, 1949 – March 9, 2019 Services celebrating the life of Timothy J. Brannan, age 69 of St. Joseph, will be 11:30 AM, Saturday, March 16 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home Chapel in St. Cloud.  Tim died March 9 in Laughlin, NV.   There will be a gathering of support and sharing starting at 10:00 AM Saturday until...

Frederick Neil Nelson

Frederick Neil Nelson

Mar 7, 2019

Age: 96 October 25, 1922 – March 7, 2019 Frederick Neil Nelson, age 96, passed away on March 7, 2019. He was born in Kimball Minnesota on October 25, 1922 to Fred and Grace Nelson. He was a star forward for the St. Cloud Tech High School basketball team. He served in the Merchant Marines from 1941 through 1945. He...

Florence M. Voss

Florence M. Voss

Mar 6, 2019

Age: 86 November 4, 1932 – March 6, 2019 Florence Marie Bieniek was born November 4, -1932 to John J and Victoria (Kociemba) Bieniek.  She married Arnold F. Voss, on April 4,1951,they were one month shy of being together for 68 years. Florence was a wife, mother, scholar, teacher, quilter, seamstress and florist. She was a devout Catholic, a member...

Anna Ruth Jackson Solarz

Anna Ruth Jackson Solarz

Mar 3, 2019

Age: 82 May 28, 1936 – March 3, 2019 Ann was born on May 28, 1936 in Cookeville, Tennessee.  She was a 1 st grade teacher in Gary, Indiana where she met her husband, Kory.  They married on June 15, 1963 in Cookeville, Tennessee.  In 1964 they moved to the Iron Range and in 2001, they moved to St. Cloud...

Rose A. Kapsner

Rose A. Kapsner

Feb 18, 2019

Age: 97 November 14, 1921 – February 18, 2019 The mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Rose A. Kapsner, age 97 of Holdingford, will be 11:00 AM, Monday, February 25 at the Church of All Saints, St. Mary’s in Holdingford.  Burial will be in in the parish cemetery.  Rose died peacefully at the Sterling Park Senior Living in...

Robert R. “Bob” Schiffler

Robert R. “Bob” Schiffler

Feb 15, 2019

74 June 1, 1944 – February 15, 2019 Bob was born June 1 st , 1944 in Albany to Wilfred and Anna (Silbernick) Schiffler.  He was united in marriage to Janet “Jan” Pulchinski on June 17, 1977.  He loved sports, fishing, hunting and his Shady’s family, but most of all he loved his wife, children and grandchildren. He is survived...

Cory Hansen

Cory Hansen

Feb 13, 2019

Age: 55 October 28, 1963 – February 13, 2019 Although Cory was only with us for 55 years, his impact on our lives was significant.  Some of us knew Cory as a talented athlete and an even more talented artist and professional musician.  Others will remember him for his youthful exuberance and fearlessness.  He was the first in the family...

Marlis Gonnerman Kleinke

Marlis Gonnerman Kleinke

Feb 11, 2019

Age: 84 July 28, 1934 – February 11, 2019 A service celebrating the life of Marlis M. Kleinke, who passed away on February 11, 2019, will be 11:00AM Tuesday, February 26 th , at Hope Lutheran Church in Walker, MN. A visitation will be from 10:00AM until the time of service on Tuesday. A luncheon will follow the service at...

Louis “Louie” Wentland

Louis “Louie” Wentland

Feb 7, 2019

Age: 90 August 25, 1928 – February 7, 2019 The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Louis T. Wentland, age 90 of Holdingford, will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday February   at the Church of All Saints, St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Holdingford.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.  Louis died at the St. Cloud V.A. Medical Center in...

Elaine Rose Gerads

Elaine Rose Gerads

Feb 7, 2019

Age: 89 January 10, 1930 – February 7, 2019 The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Elaine R. Gerads, age 89 of Sartell will be 11:00 AM, Friday, February 15 at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in St. Francis, rural Albany.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.  Elaine died Thursday at Edgewood Assisted Living in...

Arthur “Art” Binsfeld

Arthur “Art” Binsfeld

Feb 2, 2019

Age: 91 June 2, 1927 – February 2, 2019 The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Arthur “Art” Binsfeld, age 91 of Richmond, will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 9 at the Church of St. Martin, in St. Martin. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Art died at the Country Manor Care Center in Sartell on Saturday....

Jon William Noreen

Jon William Noreen

Feb 1, 2019

Age: 67 October 18, 1951 – February 1, 2019 A memorial service for Jon Noreen will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, February 9, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albany. A visitation will take place at 1:00PM until the time of service.  A Celebration of Life at Shady’s reception hall will follow the service. Jon died unexpectedly at his home...

Audrey Benson

Audrey Benson

Jan 31, 2019

Age: 88 February 10, 1930 – January 31, 2019 Audrey Louise Benson, age 88 died peacefully on January 31, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She is now joined in eternal love with her husband, Gene Benson who died last May. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 9 th at 11:00 a.m. at Grey Eagle United Methodist Church,...

James ‘Jim’ Czech

James ‘Jim’ Czech

Jan 30, 2019

Age: 90 November 19, 1928 – January 30, 2019 The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of James J. Czech, age 90 of Holdingford will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at All Saints, St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Holdingford, burial will be in the parish cemetery.   Jim died January 30 at the V.A. Medical Center in St...

Stephen Michael Murphy

Stephen Michael Murphy

Jan 22, 2019

Age: 74 July 14, 1944 – January 22, 2019 The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Stephen M. Murphy, age 74 of St. Cloud, will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 26 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud.  Stephen died Tuesday, January 22 at the St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Medical Center.  Visitation will be at the...

Russell Wesley Schutt

Russell Wesley Schutt

Jan 21, 2019

Age: 97 October 20, 1921 – January 21, 2019 Russell Wesley Schutt, 97, passed away January 21, 2019 at his home in Sartell, Minnesota. A celebration of Russell’s life will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the Country Manor Chapel in Sartell, with Reverend Beverly Crute and Chaplain Adam Sohre officiating.  Visitation will take place...

Caroline Bielejeski

Caroline Bielejeski

Jan 1, 2019

Age: 94 October 24, 1924 – January 1, 2019 Caroline R. Bielejeski, age 94 of Holdingford, MN, passed away peacefully at home January 1, 2019.   Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, January 5, 2019, at St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Holdingford. A visitation will take place Friday, January 4, from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM at the church, and again after...

William ‘Billy’ Johnson

William ‘Billy’ Johnson

Dec 31, 2018

Age: 47 August 3, 1971 – December 31, 2018 Billy was born in Thief River Falls, MN on August 3, 1971, the youngest child of Duane and Martha Johnson.  He graduated from Staples – Motley High School in1989 went on to attended college for Aviation Mechanics in Thief River Falls.  He started working for BNSF Railway in May of 1994. ...