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Ivy Nelson

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.

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

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

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

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.  ...

Julia Swalboski

Julia Swalboski

Aug 24, 2023

Julia Roveen Zell Swalboski passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the home she shared with her daughter.  

She was born February 14, 1929 to Sidney O. Zell and Lois (Oothoudt) Zell in Eden Prairie, Minnesota  She grew up and attended schools in Maple Grove, Osseo, and graduated from Mora High School in 1947 .  Julia married Walter Swalboski on March...

Thomas Van Oss

Thomas Van Oss

Aug 16, 2023

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Thomas Van Oss, age 61, of Milaca, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023.     Thomas was born on March 9, 1962 in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Edina High School in 1981. While attending college, he enlisted and served in the Army National Guard. Thomas was a trained machinist and retired from the family...

Beatrice Kiel

Beatrice Kiel

Aug 8, 2023

Funeral services for Beatrice Kiel, age 75, will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 11 AM at Milaca Evangelical Free Church.  Interment will follow at Estes Brook Cemetery.  Visitation will take place from 9 -11 AM at the church on Saturday.

Beatrice “Bea” Arlene Kiel was born November 14, 1947 to Raymond E. and Delia Johnson of Milaca, MN....

Benjamin Thomas Patnode

Benjamin Thomas Patnode

Jul 29, 2023

TO LIVESTREAM BEN'S SERVICE CLICK HERE   Benjamin Thomas Patnode, 51, of Zimmerman, MN, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2023, in Mission Viejo, CA. Ben was born on October 20, 1971, to Terry Lally in Robbinsdale, MN. He graduated from Rockford High School. After graduating high school, Benjamin enlisted in the U.S. Army and served many years dedicating himself...

Douglas Erickson

Douglas Erickson

Jul 25, 2023

Douglas Erickson, age 59, of St. Cloud, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023.  A celebration of Doug's life will be held Monday, September 11, 2023 from 4 - 7 PM at Stones Throw Golf Course in Milaca, food will be served.

Alexander Munson

Alexander Munson

Jul 18, 2023

Alexander Munson, age 25, of Milaca, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 6 PM at Milaca Evangelical Free Church.

Sylvia Ruis

Sylvia Ruis

Jul 17, 2023

TO LIVE STREAM SYLVIA'S SERVICE CLICK HERE   Sylvia (Hanenburg) Ruis was born on August 17, 1926 to William and Kathryn (Bouma) Hanenburg near Pease, MN.  She graduated from Pease Christian School and then Milaca High School in 1944.  On March 8, 1946, she was united in marriage to John Ruis.  They were blessed with 4 children; Kathy, Alan, Bill...

James Coughlin

James Coughlin

Jul 15, 2023

James Mark Coughlin, age 62, of Milaca, formerly of Cannon Falls, MN, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023.  Memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 1 PM at Milaca United Methodist Church.  Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.   He was born March 8, 1961 to Charles and Loretta (Simon)...

Ralph Bechtle

Ralph Bechtle

Jul 11, 2023

Ralph Frank Bechtle went to his eternal home in heaven on Tuesday July 11, 2023 at the age of 76 after a lengthy Alzheimer’s journey.       Ralph was born in Watertown Minnesota on October 8, 1946, where he was welcomed by his parents, Frank and Elsie and older brother Gordon. 

Ralphs family moved to the Rockford area where he attended school and...

Larry Gardiner

Larry Gardiner

Jul 9, 2023

Larry Gardiner, age 79, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Chapel View Care Center in Hopkins.  Funeral services will be held Friday, July 14, 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.   Larry Elliott Gardiner was born...

Bob Geurkink

Bob Geurkink

Jul 7, 2023

TO LIVESTREAM BOB'S SERVICE CLICK HERE   Memorial services for Bob Geurkink, age 79, of Milaca, will held Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 11 AM at the Christian Reformed Church in Pease.  Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.  

Bob (Garrett Robert) was born to Bill and Mildred Geurink on January...

Beverly Laurent

Beverly Laurent

Jul 2, 2023

Beverly Ann Laurent  went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2023, one day before her 91st birthday.  A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Milaca. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church.   Bev was born to Edmund and Rosabelle...

Sylvia Timmer

Sylvia Timmer

Jul 2, 2023

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Sylvia Timmer went to her heavenly home on July 2, 2023 at the age of 93.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 10, 2023 at 11 AM at the Christian Reformed Church in Pease, MN.  Burial will follow at the Pease Cemetery.  Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at...

David Kowalsky

David Kowalsky

Jun 29, 2023

David Kowalsky, age 84 of Garrison, MN, formerly of Onamia, passed away June 29, 2023 at St.Cloud Hospital as a result of an ATV accident. David was born April 17, 1939, the son of Stephan and Inzella (Young) Kowalsky of Onamia, MN. David married Sharon Robinson of Milaca on March 14, 1959. Thereafter, David enlisted and served in the United...

David Beaulieu, Jr.

David Beaulieu, Jr.

Jun 25, 2023

David John Beaulieu, 56, of Milaca MN, passed away on June 25, 2023 from complications relating to diabetes. David was born on September 2, 1966 to David John Beaulieu Sr. and Frances Elizabeth Adams in Minneapolis MN. David worked as a truck driver and shuttle bus driver among other jobs.  David was predeceased by father, Dean Lee Carlson, grandparents, William and Eleanor Adams and Clarence and Wilhelmina Carlson and George and Ida Beaulieu, brothers, George Beaulieu, and Dean Lee Carlson Jr., niece, Shawna Stebe and ex-wife Roseann Hook. 

He is survived...

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