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Obituaries 01/16/25

Marlin Mell, 87 Marlin Eugene Mell, age 87, of Buffalo, MN, passed away on January 8, 2025, at The Glenn in Buffalo. He was born in Rush City, MN, on February 4, 1937, the son of Wallace and Clara (Trulson) Mell. Marlin was employed for many years as a carpenter. Marlin enjoyed spending time with...

Obituaries 01/09/25

Howard Burgdorf, 97 (November 19, 1927- December 30, 2024) Howard Burgdorf, 97, died peacefully December 30, 2024, after several years with dementia. Born and raised in Chicago, his artistic talents bloomed early, and in high school, he sketched for the local newspaper. He loved ice cream, so he...

Obituaries 01/02/25

Audrey Bowles, 77 Audrey Jane Bowles, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend left her family to meet her Lord peacefully in her sleep on December 21, 2024, at her home in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born on February 20, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN, and grew up in Howard Lake, MN, where she...

Obituaries 12/26/24

William Augustin, 73 William “Bill” Sylvester Augustin, age 73, of Buffalo, MN, passed away on December 16, 2024. Bill was born on April 10, 1951, in St. James, MN, to Urban and Rita (Hauser) Augustin. He grew up on the family farm, attended a one room country school, and graduated with the Class...

Obituaries 12/19/24

Edward Shult Edward Herman Shult, beloved father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2024. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Sarah; grandchildren, Hayley, Kaleb, Ellsy, and Coltyn; significant other, Dorothy Warrick; sister-in-law, Wanda Shult; and...

Obituaries 12/12/24

Shirley Erickson, 73 Wife, mother, grandmother. Went peacefully to be with her Jesus on Friday, December 6, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John Erickson; sons, Josh (Amber) Erickson and Jeremiah Erickson; daughter, Jenna (Dan) Gohman; grandsons, Bauer and Eli Erickson and Sean...

Obituaries 12/05/24

Thomas Bartz, 55 Thomas Carl Bartz, age 55, of Buffalo, MN, passed away on November 24, 2024. Tom was born the son of LaVerne and Dorothy (Aspinwall) Bartz on February 24, 1969, in Monticello, MN. Born with a spirited heart and an ever-present grin, Tom brought joy to everyone lucky enough to know...

Obituaries 11/28/24

Marjorie Demarais, 77 Marjorie “Marjie” Jurgens Demarais, age 77, of Chatham Township, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at her home surrounded by the love of her family. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Maple Lake. The...

Obituaries 11/21/24

Karen Lenz, 80 Karen Lenz, age 80, of Sartell, and formerly of Morrill, passed away November 12, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital after a short illness. Mass of Christian Burial was 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 16, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morrill. Rev. Matthew Langager officiated...

Obituaries 11/14/24

Edward Erickson, 82 Edward Jens Erickson, of Houston, Texas, died Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Bayou Vista Hospice at Eagles Trace Senior Living. He was born December 15, 1941, in Alden, Minnesota. Graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1959 and went on to Kansas City Missouri for railroad...