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James Soderlund
Dec 18, 2023
James Walter Soderlund, of Milaca MN, passed away December 18, 2023, at the age of 102. James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy; his son, Thomas Soderlund; and his parents, Dave and Elsie Soderlund. He is survived by his sons, John (Lynne) Soderlund of Minneapolis and Michael (Robin) Soderlund of Brainerd, along with his many grandchildren and...
Norman Bunting
Dec 17, 2023
Norman M. Bunting, 87, of Zimmerman, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his immediate family. Norm loved his golf, sports, cribbage games and had a sense of humor that would catch a person off guard. He was a graduate of Mound High School. A man who has been known to be called the “Miracle Man” and...
Dora Hatch
Dec 13, 2023
Dora Geneva Fischer and her twin brother, John “Jackie”, were born on March 31, 1930, in Page Township, MN, to John and Dora (Hurley) Fischer. Dora passed away peacefully, with family at her side, at Mille Lacs Health System Long Term Care on December 13, 2023, at the age of 93. On March 3, 1951, she married Richard Hatch, her...
Joyce VanderPlaats
Dec 9, 2023
TO LIVESTREAM JOYCE'S SERVICE CLICK HERE Joyce Terpstra VanderPlaats was born at home in Kanabec County on May 2, 1928 to Joe and Winnie Terpstra. She grew up on a farm in Ogilvie and attended school there. She first attended Ogilvie Christian Reformed Church and later a little country church known as Harrison Sunday School. Joyce met Clarence VanderPlaats when she was...
Sharon Sandberg
Nov 19, 2023
Sharon Sandberg, age 80, passed away on November 19, 2023. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Little Falls. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 1 – 4 pm at the Page Township Hall located 21804 140th Ave Milaca MN 56353. Lunch will be provided.
Sharon was born March 2, 1943 in...
Joanne Wojciechowski
Nov 18, 2023
Joanne Marie Wojciechowski, 68, of Foreston, Minnesota, passed away on November 18, 2023. She was born on May 7, 1955, to the late Marlene Hines and Robert Hines. Joanne was a dedicated mother and worked all of her adult life on their chicken farm. Joanne married Thomas Wojciechowski and welcomed five children, Anthony (Sara), Julie (Michael), James (Elizabeth), Charles...
Raymond Edgren
Nov 12, 2023
Raymond Leroy Edgren was born July 18, 1931 and passed peacefully into heaven on November 12, 2023. He married his wife, Betty on June 5, 1954. They were married for 69 ½ years.
Ray was a dairy farmer whose career began when he was a 4-H member and recipient of the Mille Lacs County 4-H Creamery Calf Award. This registered calf was...
Geraldine Renner
Nov 7, 2023
Geraldine Sylvia Renner was born on November 17, 1942 and passed away on November 7, 2023.She was a gentle soul, whose life impacted many. She is, and will continue to be, dearly missed.She has been a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Tempe Arizona for the past three years.She loved Jesus, and she loved her family. She had a...
Thomas Litfin
Oct 25, 2023
Tom Litfin, age 100, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 4 PM at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca. Visitation will take place from 3 – 4 PM Wedensday at the funeral home. Private interment will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Little Falls at a later date. In...
Raymond T. Halgren
Oct 24, 2023
Raymond Halgren, age 98, of Milaca, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his home near Milaca. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 1 PM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Milaca. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment with full military honors will follow at Wendell Hill...
Sharon Jean Nelson
Oct 23, 2023
Sharon Jean Nelson, age 80, passed away October 23, 2023 surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be held Friday, October 27, 2023 at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Milaca. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
She was born September 20, 1943 in Cleveland,...
Barb Beeuwsaert
Oct 17, 2023
Barbara Beeuwsaert passed away on October 17, 2023, at home with her family by her side. A Commemeration Mass will be held Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 1 PM at St. Louis Catholic Church in Foreston. Visitation will take place from 12 - 1 PM at the church on Thursday. Private interment will take place at a later date.
Barbara...
Albert Manthie
Oct 11, 2023
Funeral services for Albert Manthie, age 92, of Milaca, will be held Monday, October 16, 2023 at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Milaca. Interment with full military honors will follow at Borgholm Cemetery near Bock. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Albert passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at...
Verna Backlund
Sep 29, 2023
Verna Backlund was born June 3, 1932. She passed away September 29, 2023 at her residence in Milaca, MN. She will be sadly missed!
In keeping with Vern'a wishes, no services will be held.
Alywin Unger
Sep 21, 2023
On September 21, 2023, Alywin Unger, of rural Ogilvie, quietly passed away at the Cambridge Medical Center.
During his life he may have been seen as head strong, independent and outspoken. But few have experienced his true caring, compassion.
He was born June 19, 1952 to LeRoy and Lorraine Unger at Mora Hospital. Alywin changed the house into a home. Alywin...
Ivy Nelson
Sep 10, 2023
Ivadelle Ann Nelson passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on September 10, 2023, at Stoney River Assisted Living in Ramsey Minnesota. Ivy was born on October 18, 1921 at home in Kanabec County to William and Marie (Borg) Jepson. She was the third of four children. She attended school to the 8th grade in Ogilvie Minnesota and later as an...
Jude Christopher Kanz, Jr.
Sep 8, 2023
Jude Christopher Kanz, Jr., age 42, passed away September 8, 2023. He is survived by his mother, Lynn Votow; sister, Barbara (Timothy) Stoss; also by many nieces, nephews and great-niece and nephew.
Jude will be remembered for his love of animals, especially Max; hunting, the outdoors, family and being an uncle.
Services will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 11 AM...
Marilyn Helfinstine
Sep 6, 2023
On September 6, 2023, Marilyn (Souer) Helfinstine made her much anticipated journey to her eternal home with her beloved Savior, Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 11 AM at Milaca Evangelical Free Church. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Milaca. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the...
Dorothy Scott
Aug 28, 2023
Dorothy Mae Scott, age 86, of Isle, Minnesota, passed away on August 28, 2023, at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Warman Chapel, 15 miles north of Mora on Highway 65, with Pastor Nick Skogan officiating. Visitation will be before...
Carl Nelson
Aug 24, 2023
Carl Eugene Nelson, age 84, passed away August 24, 2023 surrounded by family. Funeral service will be held Monday, August 28, 2023 at 2 PM at Zion Lutheran Church in Milaca. Burial with full military honors will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Milaca. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. ...
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