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Helen Salgren
Oct 15, 2026
Helen Salgren, 81, passed away on October 15, 2026, with her daughter Elaine by her side.
Helen was born December 6, 1944, to Hans and Gina (Storland) Olsen, at her “aunt’s place about a mile and a half out of Britton, SD,” as she once wrote in a book. She was the baby of the family, growing up with her two...
Genelle Blomquist
Oct 15, 2026
Genelle Margaret (Osland) Blomquist, born November 7, 1937 in Mayville, ND, and firstborn to George & Nora Osland. She was raised on the family farm 1.5 miles north of town, with 3 siblings Jane, George, and Gary. Genelle loved being a farmer’s daughter, especially the 100% Norwegian and Lutheran part. (ja, ja!)
At 9 years of age, Genelle and friends traveled...
Sylvia Amundson
Oct 15, 2026
Sylvia L. Amundson, age 93, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026 at GracePointe Crossing in Cambridge, Minnesota.
Private burial services will be held at Pease Cemetery in Pease, Minnesota.
Donna Reed
Sep 29, 2026
Donna Jean Reed lived her 85 years with a deep sense of purpose, guided by a generous heart. Whether she was caring for her family at home, helping neighbors, or supporting her community, Donna’s life was defined by how beautifully she showed up for others.
Donna was born on July 23, 1941, in Wadena, growing up learning the value of family...
Delores Norman
Sep 27, 2026
Delores Ann (Peterson) Norman, age 88, passed away September 27, 2026. She was born May 25, 1938 in Shell Lake, WI to Andrew August and Anna Amelia (Weberg) Peterson. Delores attended Shell Lake High School through 1956.
She grew up on the family farm in Shell Lake, WI. Delores married George Peterson in 1958 and they had three boys; Dale, Terry...
Nichelle Nell-Geisthardt
Sep 24, 2026
Nichelle Nicole Nell-Geisthardt passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, at the age of 41. A visitation service will be held on Thursday, October 1, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca, Minnesota. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Nichelle was born on April 20, 1985, to Michael and Shannon (Schafbuch)...
James Wredberg
Sep 24, 2026
James “Jim” Lloyd Wredberg, age 79, passed away peacefully in his home on September 24, 2026. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM at Lighthouse Fellowship in Milaca. Visitation will be from 11 – 11:30 AM at the church on Monday. Interment with full military honors will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at...
Joe Lewis
Sep 16, 2026
Jospeh “Dudley” Lewis, age 62, of Milaca, formerly of Rogers, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Dirty Blond Bar in Bock and start at 3:00 PM.
He was born February 5, 1964 to Joseph and Kathryn (Weber) Lewis. He grew up and attended school in Rogers, MN. He...
Kelli Snell
Sep 16, 2026
Kelli Lynne Snell, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Memorial service will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 1 PM at the Christian Reformed Church in Pease. Visitation will be held Friday from 5 – 7 PM at the church and continue one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Kelli was born on October 21,...
Sydney Schlag
Sep 11, 2026
Sydney Rae Schlag, 36, went home to her Savior on September 11, 2026, surrounded by family, following a courageous and fiercely fought battle with Stage IV metastatic melanoma. Sydney was born November 2, 1989, in Princeton, MN, to Roger and Toni Clarin. She graduated from Milaca High School in 2008. After graduation, Sydney worked for several years as a Culinary...
Shirley Alkire
Sep 9, 2026
Shirley Ann Alkire passed away at the age of 87 on September 9, 2026 surrounded by her entire family at Milaca Elim Meadows. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 11 AM at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Bock. Interment will follow at Borgholm Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church...
Julie Tate
Aug 30, 2026
Julie Tate, age 65, of Milaca, formerly of Coon Rapids, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.
Julie was born on September 18, 1960, in Mora, Minnesota, to Carol Perrin and Robert Olson. She grew up in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and attended Coon Rapids High School.
Julie moved to Milaca in 2019, where she made her home. Above all else,...
Wayne Mero
Aug 30, 2026
Wayne Perry Mero, age 85, of Milaca, passed away peacefully at the VA in Saint Cloud with his family by his side on August 30, 2026. A celebration of life will be held Friday, September 4, 2026 at the Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home from 2-5PM.
Wayne was born in Maple Lake, Minnesota on June 27, 1941. He attended school in Buffalo. He...
Dale Siemers
Aug 28, 2026
Dale Oliver Siemers, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Milaca Elim Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Milaca with Pastor Tim Bauer officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Milaca. Visitation will be held from 4...
Carol Sahlstrom
Aug 21, 2026
Carol Sahlstrom, age 86, of Milaca, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, August 21, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11 AM at Milaca Evangelical Free Church. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. All are invited to a luncheon...
Vicky Horn
Aug 18, 2026
Vicky Horn, age 80, of Milaca, passed away Aug. 18.
Preceded in death by her parents, sister, daughter and great-grandson.
Survived by husband, Bill; son, Michael; daughters, Tracy and Shelly; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and brothers, Michael, Ken and Vernon.
Celebration of life will be Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 at 11 AM at the McClay Home, 20646 137th Avenue, Milaca, MN 56353. Burial...
Mark Siemers
Aug 13, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mark Siemers. His life will be remembered through the family he loved, the friendships he treasured, and the many memories shared with those fortunate enough to know him.
Curtis “Mark” Siemers, 73, passed away on August 13, 2026. Born July 27, 1953, in Milaca, Minnesota, he was the proud son of Wayne and...
Catherine Sederquist
Jul 26, 2026
Catherine Jane Sederquist passed away at the age of 91 on July 26, 2026, at Elim Meadows Nursing Home in Milaca, Minnesota.
Catherine was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on September 28, 1934, to Hugo and Hortense Dahlstrom. Catherine grew up with her younger sisters Nancy and Esther in Milaca, Minnesota, and was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Milaca....
Eldred Paulson
Jul 26, 2026
Eldred “Red” Raymond Paulson, age 90, of Sartell, Minnesota, passed away on July 26, 2026.
Red was born at home on September 25, 1935 near Hanska, Minnesota to Lillian and Theodore Paulson. He was the fifth of eight children and lived on the family farm in Hanska until his teen years and later on a farm near Long Prairie, Minnesota. Red...
John Boggs
Jul 15, 2026
John Andrew Boggs was born July 2, 1935 at home in Moatsville, WV to William and Mabel (Snyder) Boggs and died July 15, 2026 at the VA Nursing Home in St. Cloud, MN at the age of 91.
John and his wife Ruth (Smith) met at the NCO Club at Fort Benning, GA; they were married 69 years. John served his...
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