Obituaries

Milaca, Minnesota Obituaries

Serving the Milaca, Minnesota community since 1936

Alyssa Nordvik

Alyssa Nordvik

Jul 13, 2026

Our beautiful Alyssa Layne Nordvik, 25, passed away on July 13, 2026. She was born on April 1, 2001, to her loving parents, Tim and Barbara Stoss.

Alyssa was a beautiful soul who brought love, laughter, and light into the lives of those around her. She had a caring heart, a strong spirit, and a way of making people feel loved...

Bob Johnson

Bob Johnson

Jul 11, 2026

Robert "Bob" Raymond Johnson was born on November 7, 1939, to Raymond and Mildred Johnson. Raised on his family's farm, he attended the District 30 country school and graduated from Milaca High School in 1957. On July 11, 2026, Bob passed away quietly with his family by his bedside. His early years were marked by service and education; he served...

Michael Rivers

Michael Rivers

Jul 10, 2026

Michael David Mide Rivers (Aandig and Kiwaden), age 24, of Milaca, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026. Funeral ceremony will begin at 10 AM on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca. Feast will immediately follow at 8633 125th Street, Milaca. Visitation will be held Monday from 7 – 10 PM at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca....

Bonnie Meyer

Bonnie Meyer

Jul 9, 2026

Bonita “Bonnie” Adeline Meyer passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on October 4, 1941, on the family farm near Regal in Stearns County, Minnesota, to Quirin and Rita Stalboerger.

Raised on the family farm, Bonnie learned the values of faith, hard work, kindness, compassion, and service to others—values that became...

Mary Kallinen

Mary Kallinen

Jul 7, 2026

Mary Magdalene (Bauer) Kallinen, age 88, of Coon Rapids, MN passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, in Milaca, MN.

Mary was born on February 2, 1938, in Savo Township, South Dakota, to Oscar and Martha (Telin) Bauer. She married the love of her life, Merville Kallinen, on August 8, 1959. Together they built a life in Coon Rapids centered on...

Theresa Roehl

Theresa Roehl

Jun 28, 2026

Theresa Clare Roehl, age 90, of Milaca, Minnesota, passed away on June 28, 2026.

Theresa was born on October 18, 1935, in Brockway Township, Stearns County to George and Agnes (Trutwin) Schlichting. She was the second born of nine children and grew up on the family farm near Opole, MN. Theresa attended country school near her home, and graduated from Holdingford...

John T. Johnson

John T. Johnson

Jun 26, 2026

John T. Johnson, age 89, of Milaca, formerly of Minneapolis and Eden Prairie, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. 

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11 AM Milaca Evangelical Free Church. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers,...

Jeff Dahlstrom

Jeff Dahlstrom

Jun 15, 2026

Jeffrey Noel Dahlstrom, age 63, of Milaca, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at St. Cloud Hospital on the afternoon of Monday, June 15, 2026. Jeff had a deep connection to the Milaca community, where he built lifelong friendships and created lasting memories.

Jeff was born in Milaca on December 7, 1962, to his loving parents, David and Jean...

Myrna Halgren

Myrna Halgren

Jun 13, 2026

Myrna Joy (Folt) Halgren, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Milaca, MN surrounded by family on June 13, 2026. 

Memorial services will be held Monday, July 20, 2026 at 11 AM at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Myrna was born in Minneapolis on December 11,...

Henry Peka

Henry Peka

Jun 3, 2026

Henry Richard Peka, age 89, of Maple Grove, passed away June 3, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.. A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 1 - 3 PM at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Milaca.

Henry was born September 16, 1936 in Granite Ledge Township to George and...

Paul R. Eliason

Paul R. Eliason

Jun 3, 2026

Paul Richard Eliason (1931–2026), age 95, of Princeton, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Born in Luck, Wisconsin, Paul made his home in Princeton for many years. He will be remembered for his gentle spirit and generous heart, and for the kindness he shared with those who knew and loved...

Donald Bemis

Donald Bemis

May 29, 2026

Donald James Bemis passed away suddenly on May 29, 2026, at the age of 63, surrounded by his family at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Taken far too soon from those who loved him, Donnie leaves behind a legacy of laughter, hard work, generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family.

Donnie was born on March 15, 1963, in Princeton, Minnesota,...

Audrey Broberg

Audrey Broberg

May 23, 2026

Audrey M. Broberg, age 95, of Milaca, passed away May 23, 2026 at CentraCare Hospital in Saint Cloud. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Milaca. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 11 AM at the church on Saturday.

Audrey was born to...

Ken Muller

Ken Muller

May 18, 2026

Ken Muller passed away on May 18, 2026 at his home in Milaca, MN at the age of 84. Ken was the son of Floyd and Clara Muller. He was born on September 11, 1941.

He attended grade school at the Chase Brook School, and graduated from Milaca High School in 1959.

After high school he served in the U.S. Army for...

Eugene William Martin

Eugene William Martin

May 11, 2026

Eugene “Pee Wee” William Martin, formerly of Milaca and Hillman, passed away quietly, Monday, May 11, 2026, at the age of 75.

Eugene was born November 7, 1950, at Granite Falls, MN to Fred P. and Bertha M. (Tourville) Martin. The family later moved to rural Isanti.

He attended the Long Lake Country School and later graduated from Cambridge Senior High School...

Gerald C. Swanson

Gerald C. Swanson

May 10, 2026

Gerald C. Swanson, age 89, of Milaca, passed away May 10, 2026. Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11 AM at Milaca Alliance Church. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 - 7 PM Friday at Milaca Alliance Church and continue one hour prior to the service at the church on...

Marian Jackman

Marian Jackman

May 8, 2026

Marian E. Jackman, age 89, of Milaca passed away Friday, May 8, 2026. She was born July 28, 1936 to Lewis and Mabel Paumen in Minneapolis, MN. She married Gordon Jackman on September 1, 1956 and together they had six children. Marian worked for Honeywell for 30 years. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, embroidering, gardening and spending time with her grandkids....

LaVon Ziegler

LaVon Ziegler

Apr 24, 2026

LaVon Clare Ziegler, 81, of Milaca, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026. She was born on December 7, 1944, in Farmington, where she grew up with her parents, Clarence and Evelyn (Millam) Alich, and her sisters, Mardell and Lynn. She graduated from Farmington High School before moving to Milaca to be near extended family.

LaVon married John Ziegler, and...

Joane Rhoda

Joane Rhoda

Apr 23, 2026

Joane Helene Rhoda, age 90 of Foreston, passed away on April 23, 2026 on the family farm where she resided for the past 70 years.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church in Foreston. Burial will follow at the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from...

Myra Norrgard

Myra Norrgard

Apr 6, 2026

Myra Mae Norrgard, age 96, of Milaca, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Milaca. Burial will follow at Wendell Hill Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church.

Myra was born August 6, 1929 to Arthur and Emma...