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Frank Jindra
Jan 20, 2026
At the age of 84, Frank’s work here on Earth is done. On Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, Franklin Jindra Jr passed away peacefully in the home he and Joan built together. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10 AM at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church in Foreston. Interment will follow at St. Louis Cemetery....
Nancy Ruis
Jan 9, 2026
Nancy Ruis was born September 10, 1960 to Alan and Beulah (Stromwall) Paxton in Milaca, MN. She graduated from Milaca High School in 1979. She was united in marriage to Dan Ruis on August 25, 1984. Nancy worked at the City of Milaca, then owned and operated Milaca Depot Floral. She later worked as a paraprofessional at Milaca High School....
John Polinder, Sr.
Jan 7, 2026
John G. Polinder, Sr., age 88, of Onamia, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11 AM at Onamia Alliance Church in Onamia. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Milaca. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
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Andy Ziegler
Dec 28, 2025
Andy Joe Ziegler, age 44, passed away December 28, 2025 in Milaca.
Andy proudly served as a firefighter with the Milaca Fire Department for 15 years, dedicating his life to protecting others with courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment. Andy was known for always being willing to drop everything to help anyone who asked, or didn’t ask but needed help. His response...
Robert Van Alst, Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
A celebration of life for Robert Howard Van Alst, Jr, age 52, of Ogilvie will be held Friday, January 2, 2026 from 3 – 7 PM at the Borgholm Township Hall, 16401 70th Avenue, Milaca, MN. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations to the Mille Lacs County Dirt Devils, 16593 145th Avenue, Milaca, MN 56353. Please make...
Richard Wergin
Dec 23, 2025
Richard Duane Wergin age 82, of Princeton, MN and Mesa, AZ entered into the arms of his savior Jesus Christ, while surrounded by his family, on December 23, 2025.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 3 PM at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Princeton. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the...
Frederick Fure
Dec 20, 2025
Longtime resident of Milaca, Frederick C. Fure died peacefully in his sleep on December 20, 2025 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina at the age of 95 years old.
Frederick was born on June 1, 1930. Frederick and his late wife Shirley ran Fure’s Jewelry and Gift Store in Milaca for many years.
Frederick was preceded in death by his wife of...
Mick Koppendrayer
Dec 19, 2025
Millard Bailey “Mick” Koppendrayer was born December 17, 1939, at home in Borgholm Township, Mille Lacs, MN, the second of ten children of John and Marilla (Lincoln) Koppendrayer. He was born three months early, the doctor held him in one hand, saying he weighed “2 or 3 lbs.” He was kept warm in a box on the oven door and...
Vivian Matheson
Dec 16, 2025
Vivian Matheson, age 94, of Milaca, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11 AM at Milaca Evangelical Free Church. Interment will follow the luncheon at the Orrock Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Vivian Lorraine Hill was born to Simon and...
Stella Kiel
Dec 13, 2025
Stella Mae Wessman Kiel, age 95, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 13, 2025 surrounded by her family in Milaca Minnesota. Stella was born on January 29, 1930 in Milaca to Henry and Jessie Wessman. At an early age, she accepted Jesus as her personal Savior. She attended the Christian Missionary Alliance Church of Milaca where she met...
Robert Bergstrom
Dec 5, 2025
Robert Leonard Bergstrom was born November 2, 1925 to Oscar and Julia (Jensen) Bergstrom in Karlstad, MN. He graduated from Milaca High School and then entered the Air Force and was in World War II and the Korean War. He lived in Sweden before returning and marrying Erma Johnson and starting a family. Robert and Erma were called to missions...
Bruce Warner
Dec 1, 2025
A private service for Bruce Dean Warner, age 83, of Milaca will be held at a later date.
Bruce Dean Warner was born on October 6, 1942 in Olivia, MN to Merrill and Beulah (Dean) Warner. Bruce grew up in Redwood Falls, MN graduating from Redwood Falls High School in 1960. Following graduation, Bruce attended St. Cloud State University and then...
Irene James
Nov 28, 2025
Irene Helen James was born March 22, 1941 to Francis and Ann Gossen on their family farm in Milaca, MN.
She was called to heaven on November 28, 2025 at the age of 84.
Irene attended Milaca High School, Class of 1959. She then went to work in Minneapolis at the Federal Reserve Bank.
Irene married Jim James on April 4, 1964 at...
Jeff Beeuwsaert
Nov 24, 2025
Jeffrey John Beeuwsaert, age 57, of Foreston, passed away at home unexpectedly on November 24, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11 AM at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church in Foreston. Interment will follow at St. Louis Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Jeff...
Paddy Burkman
Nov 22, 2025
Paddy Lou Burkman, age 90, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025 at home in Milaca, MN. Celebration of Life 1 PM Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Kraus-Hartig VFW, 8100 Pleasant View Drive, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
She was preceded in death by husband, Ernest; and daughters, Debbie and Penny. Paddy was survived by her children, Pauline (Scott) and...
Jennifer Fick
Nov 16, 2025
Jennifer Jean Fick, age 50, passed away November 16, 2025, after a courageous seven-year battle with bone marrow cancer.
Jenni was born July 25,1975 in Coon Rapids, MN to Carla (Schmidt) Bruggeman and Jerry Whitcomb. She grew up in the Princeton/Zimmerman area graduating from Princeton High School in 1993. She was united in marriage to Marty Fick on September 23, 2006,...
Donald Bailey
Nov 15, 2025
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Donald Bailey, age 81, of Milaca, passed away November 15, 2025. Memorial service will be held Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milaca. Burial with full military honors will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Milaca. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Don was...
Marie Bozych-Salgren
Nov 15, 2025
Marie Clara Bozych-Salgren, age 55, of Foreston, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Marie’s warmth, kindness, and unwavering faith touched the lives of all who knew her.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Milaca. Interment will follow at...
Kathy Carpenter
Nov 13, 2025
Kathryn Ramona Carpenter, age 81, of Princeton, formerly of Foreston, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 13, 2025. Memorial service will be held Friday, November 21, 2025 at 12 Noon at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church near Longsiding, MN. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at West Branch Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Good...
Delano Carpenter
Nov 3, 2025
Delano Carpenter, age 91, of Milaca, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025. Memorial services will be held Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11 AM at Cushing Baptist Church in Cushing, MN. Burial will take place at Cushing Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Elizabeth Chevalier will sing, there will...
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