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Richard "Sonny" Thomas, Jr.

Richard "Sonny" Thomas, Jr.

Jan 10, 2025

Richard “Sonny” Thomas, Jr. was born August 27, 1950 and passed away January 10, 2025 at the young age of 74. A celebration of Sonny’s life will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 1 – 5 PM at Back Alley Bowl in Milaca.

Sonny is survived by his loving wife, Cyndi and his three beautiful kids, Chip, Dawn and Regina,...

Kevin Lease, Sr.

Kevin Lease, Sr.

Jan 5, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Kevin Lease, Sr., age 69, of Milaca, will be held Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11 AM at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church in Foreston. Interment will follow at St. Louis Cemetery in Foreston.  Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 PM Thursday at the St. Louis Parish Hall and continue one hour prior...

David Loberg

David Loberg

Dec 28, 2024

David Loberg, age 84, of Bock, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1 PM at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca.  Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Interment with full military honors will follow at Borgholm Cemetery near Bock.

David L. Loberg, age 84,...

Travis Calander

Travis Calander

Dec 27, 2024

Travis Lee Calander, age 41, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Travis was born October 4, 1983 to Steven and Carin Calander. He grew up in Onamia, MN and graduated from Onamia High School, it was there that he met and fell in love with his wife Sally (West) Calander. They have spent many wonderful years...

Kay Keimig

Kay Keimig

Dec 23, 2024

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Kay (Hillmann) Keimig was born July 25, 1958 in Sleepy Eye, MN, to Fern and DeLloyd Hillmann. She joined two older brothers, and eventually one younger sister, working—and playing—on the family farm near Gibbon, MN. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Peter’s Church in Moltke Township. She was an excellent athlete and was...

Beverly Skogman

Beverly Skogman

Dec 22, 2024

Beverly Ann Skogman, 86, of Milaca, died at Quiet Oaks Hospice Care in St. Cloud, Minnesota on December 22, 2024.

She was born August 23, 1938 to Miland LeeRoy Bailey and Eleanor Mary Bailey in Mille Lacs County, South Harbor Township at the home of her grandparents, William and Rose Brandt.

Beverly was married on July 18, 1954 to Donald Lawrence Skogman...

Carol Wojcik

Carol Wojcik

Dec 19, 2024

Carol Ann Wojcik was born January 12, 1938 to James and Virginia Ferraro in Worcester, MA. She married William Wojcik on May 3, 1958. The couple moved around often while William served in the US Navy for 23 years. They moved to Minnesota in 1996. Carol liked to garden and cook. She passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024.

She is survived...

Doris King

Doris King

Dec 16, 2024

Doris Evelyn King passed away peacefully at the age of 86, on Sunday, December 16, 2024 at Sunrise Village in Milaca, MN. Doris was born October 16, 1938 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Fred and Margaret Mayes. Doris was an only child. She enjoyed genealogy, knitting, making jewelry and playing games on her computer. Doris had a cat...

John Noggle

John Noggle

Dec 11, 2024

Visitation for Cecil “John” Noggle, age 75, of Milaca, will be held Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 2 – 4 PM at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca with a time of sharing memories at 4 PM. Interment with full military honors will take place Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12 Noon at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Little Falls.

Cecil...

Roger Greene

Roger Greene

Dec 8, 2024

Roger N. Greene, age 88, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Rusheba in Rush City. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11 AM at the Christian Reformed Church in Pease. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Borgholm Cemetery near Bock.

He was born March 28,...

Betty Swanson

Betty Swanson

Dec 5, 2024

Betty J. Swanson, age 89, of Milaca, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 with family close by. She was born February 15, 1935 at home in Page Township to Lester and Sarah (Hunt) Brown. Betty grew up in Milaca and married LeVern Swanson. She loved her family and loved to share her crafts with others. 

She is survived by her daughters,...

Anne Lezer

Anne Lezer

Dec 1, 2024

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Anne Clarissa Lezer, age 92, of Sauk Rapids passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at home.  Memorial services will be held Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11 AM at New Life Church in Foley.  Visitation will take place from 6 - 8 PM Sunday at New Life Church...

George Kaspar

George Kaspar

Dec 1, 2024

George Bradley Kaspar, age 87, died December 1, 2024 at Milaca Elim Meadows from natural causes. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11 AM at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca.  Burial with full military honors will follow at Chase Brook Cemetery near Milaca.  Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral...

Mary Nikolas

Mary Nikolas

Nov 25, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Mary Caroline Nikolas, age 93, will be held Friday, November 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Louis Bertrand Catholic Church in Foreston. Visitation will be one hour prior to services in the St. Louis Parish Hall. Interment will take place in Saint Louis parish cemetery.

Mary Caroline Nikolas passed away peacefully, surrounded by...

Kathy Alley

Kathy Alley

Nov 11, 2024

Kathy Alley, age 65, of McGregor, MN, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 surrounded by loving family.  Funeral services will be held Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11 AM at Milaca United Methodist Church.  Interment will follow at Baldwin Cemetery near Princeton.  Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Kathy was born September...

Doris Anfinson

Doris Anfinson

Nov 8, 2024

Doris Anfinson, age 87, of Milaca, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Brainerd, MN.  Funeral services will be held Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 5972 70th Avenue, Princeton, MN.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.  Visitation will take place from 4 - 7 PM Thursday at Peterson-Johnson Funeral...

Peter Sahlstrom

Peter Sahlstrom

Oct 21, 2024

Peter Sahlstrom, age 79, of Milaca, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024.  Funeral services will be held Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11 AM at Milaca Evangelical Free Church.  Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Milaca.  Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to...

Jeffrey J Carlson

Jeffrey J Carlson

Oct 15, 2024

Jeffery J. Carlson, 61, of Princeton, MN, passed away on October 15, 2024.Born on July 12, 1963, Jeffery was known for his adventurous spirit and love for the outdoors, enjoying activities like hunting, fishing, and skydiving. He cherished his time with family and friends, always approaching life with an easygoing and generous demeanor.Jeffery graduated from Milaca Sr. High School in...

Bryan Nelson

Bryan Nelson

Oct 14, 2024

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Bryan Nelson, age 50, of Milaca, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Milaca.  Pastor Kate Mensing will officiate.  Interment will follow at Wendell Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will take place from 4 -...

Gertrude Kiel

Gertrude Kiel

Oct 13, 2024

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Gertrude Eleanor Kiel (Rudisill) was born May 21, 1938 to Anne and Lester Rudisill in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. She was one of six siblings: Betty, Bob, Donald, Harry, Gertrude, and Carol. The family moved from Grand Rapids to the family farm north of Milaca. Gert and her siblings attended the Milaca schools. She married her...

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