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Donald Watson

Donald Watson

Dec 29, 2018

Private family services for Donald Watson, age 83, will be held at a later date.  Donald passed away December 29, 2018 at Saint Benedict's Senior Community in Saint Cloud.

James Edward Merson

James Edward Merson

Dec 13, 2018

James “Jimmy” Edward Merson was born January 17, 1954 in Norfolk, Virginia to Robert and Catherine (Conner) Merson.  He entered the Lord’s presence on December 26, 2018 in Hopkins, MN at the age of 64.

Jimmy married Deann Reynolds on December 13, 2018 at Regency Hospital in Golden Valley, MN.

Jimmy loved working as a commercial fisherman and working construction...

Nancy Susan Lara

Nancy Susan Lara

Dec 4, 2018

Nancy Susan (Anderson) Lara, age 65, of Pierz, formerly of Milaca, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018. A viewing and visitation will be held Monday, December 10, 2018 from 5 – 8 PM at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca. 

Nancy was born September 9, 1953 to Gerald and Evelyn (Holmstrom) Anderson in St. Paul, MN. She graduated from Mora High School in...

Wayne Henry Norman

Wayne Henry Norman

Dec 2, 2018

A memorial service for Wayne Henry Norman, age 84, of Milaca, will be held Thursday, December 06, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca.  Visitation will be from 10:30 - 11:00 AM at the funeral home on Thursday.  Interment will take place at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Princeton at a later date.

He was born March...

Connie Kay Walbridge

Connie Kay Walbridge

Nov 27, 2018

Funeral services for Connie Walbridge, age 56, of Mora, will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 2 PM at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca.  Interment will follow at Borgholm Cemetery near Bock.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Connie Kay Walbridge was born July 6, 1962 to Keith and Joyce (Oquist) Mueller...

Allyn Raymond Hanson

Allyn Raymond Hanson

Nov 25, 2018

Visitation for Allyn Hanson, age 30, of Milaca, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 5-7 PM at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home with a celebration of life to follow at the Blue Moon Saloon.

Allyn Raymond Hanson was born May 05, 1988 in Mora, Minnesota to Jeffrey and Roxane (Tyler) Hanson. He was united in marriage to Nicole Daiker on January 11,...

Timothy Allen Schirck

Timothy Allen Schirck

Nov 23, 2018

Timothy Allen Schirck, age 47, of Milaca, formerly of Eagan, passed away November 23, 2018.  In keeping with Tim’s wishes, no services will be held.

He was born July 18, 1971 to Ted and Katherine (Rosch) Schirck in Bemidji, Minnesota.  Tim graduated from Totino Grace High School in 1989 and later graduated from UW River Falls.  He called Lexington, MN...

Mike "Benny" Santema

Mike "Benny" Santema

Nov 21, 2018

Mike “Benny” Santema, age 52, of Milaca, MN passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in his home.  Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Milaca with Rev. Stephen Blenkush officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.  Interment will take place at Forest...

Ronald George Ploeger

Ronald George Ploeger

Nov 14, 2018

Ronald George Ploeger, age 83, of Milaca, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 after an 18 year battle with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 2 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milaca with Rev. Tim Bauer officiating.  Visitation will be from 12 Noon - 2 PM at the church on...

Carol Jean Kiel

Carol Jean Kiel

Nov 9, 2018

Carol Kiel, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at the age of 75, after a year long illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11 AM at the Christian Reformed Church in Pease. Interment will follow at Pease Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 – 11 AM Saturday at the church.

Carol Jean Kiel was born July 10, 1943...

Gloria Lorraine Olson

Gloria Lorraine Olson

Oct 30, 2018

Funeral services for Gloria Olson, age 74, of Milaca, will be held Monday, November 5, 2018 at 2 PM at Milaca Evangelical Free Church with Rev. Tom Sahlstrom officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.  Memorials are preferred to the MS Society. 

Gloria Lorraine Olson was...

Vernon Samuel Quam

Vernon Samuel Quam

Oct 30, 2018

Memorial services for Vernon Quam, age 91, of Milaca, will be held Friday, November 23, 2018 at 4 PM at Milaca United Methodist Church with Pastor Joyce Slostad officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Vernon Samuel Quam was born February 26, 1927 to Herman and Mary (McClean) Quam at Clarkfield, MN. He was...

Jay Paul Olson

Jay Paul Olson

Oct 23, 2018

Memorial services for Jay Olson, age 55, of Milaca, formerly of Brooklyn Park, will be held Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 11 AM at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca. Interment will follow at Wendell Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. The family requests that everyone wear flannel, cammo or blaze orange...

Todd Lane Morris

Todd Lane Morris

Oct 21, 2018

Todd Lane Morris, 57, of Foley, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2018.  Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at 12 Noon at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  A private burial will take place at Meadow Ridge Cemetery in Faribault at a later...

Esther Leona Sandeen

Esther Leona Sandeen

Oct 19, 2018

Memorial services for Esther Leona Sandeen, age 93, of Milaca, will be held Friday, October 26, 2018 at 2 PM at the Milaca United Methodist Church.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Esther was born on December 3, 1924 to Fred and Emma Dannenbrock in Nowlin, South Dakota.  She grew up in...

Curtis Dean Herbert

Curtis Dean Herbert

Oct 13, 2018

Funeral services for Curtis Dean Herbert, age 63, of Foley, formerly of Foreston, will be held Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 3 PM at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Curt passed away October 13, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital from...

Marilyn Jean Anderson

Marilyn Jean Anderson

Oct 11, 2018

Memorial service for Marilyn Anderson, age 86, of Milaca will be held Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 1 PM at Milaca Elim Home Chapel with Pastor Dale Clifton officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the chapel on Tuesday.

Marilyn Jean (Swenson) Anderson was born March 24, 1932 to Albin and Jessie (Hofferbert) Swenson at home in...

Jack Dahler

Jack Dahler

Oct 7, 2018

Jack Dahler, age 76, of Milaca, formerly of Coon Rapids, died Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.  A celebration of life will be held Thursday, October 11 at 10 AM at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca.  Interment with military honors to follow at Borgholm Cemetery near Bock. 

Joshua Scott Arey

Joshua Scott Arey

Oct 3, 2018

Memorial services for Joshua S. Arey, age 33, of Milaca, will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca, with Rev. Jon Olson officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home, on Tuesday.  Josh passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at his home.Josh Arey was a...

Hildegarde Ann Nelson

Hildegarde Ann Nelson

Sep 25, 2018

Mass of Christian Burial for Hildegarde Nelson, age 98, of Milaca, formerly of Holdingford, will be held Monday, October 1, 2018 at 11 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Milaca. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Hildegarde Ann Nelson was born March 28, 1920 to...

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