Obituaries

Juliabelle Woitalla

Juliabelle Woitalla

Nov 29, 2023

 

Juliabelle Woitalla, 87-year-old resident of Pierz, MN, passed away Wednesday, November 29 at the Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Pierz. A celebration of Juliabelle’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 12th at 11:00am at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Harding. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the service on Tuesday.Juliabelle...

Delroy John Winscher

Delroy John Winscher

Dec 4, 2023

 

Delroy John Winscher, 81-year-old resident of Buckman, MN, passed away Monday, December 4th at the Gardens in Foley.  A celebration of Delroy's life will be held on Friday, December 8th from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz, MN.

 

Roy was born on July 14th, 1942 in Buckman Township to the late Reinhold and Loretta (Swedziak)...

Marlene Knopik

Marlene Knopik

Nov 20, 2023

 

Marlene Knopik, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on November 20, 2023, at the age of 87 with her family at her side. Marlene's journey on this earth may have come to an end, but her legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.Born on October 15, 1936, in Little Falls,...

Emblom Brenny Funeral Service of Remembrance 2023

Emblom Brenny Funeral Service of Remembrance 2023

Dec 2, 2023

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Wayne James Fleischhacker

Wayne James Fleischhacker

Nov 25, 2023

 

Wayne James Fleischhacker, a loving husband, devoted father, and esteemed union organizer, unexpectedly passed away on November 25, 2023, at the age of 65. He was born on November 20, 1958, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to the late Gerald and Joyce Fleischhacker. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 1st at 2 PM at Emblom Brenny Funeral Services...

Florence Tholen

Florence Tholen

Nov 19, 2023

Florence Theresa Rocheleau Tholen, age 96, a lifelong resident of Little Falls, MN died Sunday, November 19, 2023, at St. Otto’s Care Center, Little Falls.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 11:30am preceded by visitation from 10:30-11:30 am at St. Mary’s Church in Little Falls.

 

Florence was born August 1, 1927,...

Kevin R. Burt

Kevin R. Burt

Nov 19, 2023

Kevin Burt passed away on November 19, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Celebration of Kevin’s life will be held on Friday, November 24 at 11:00 AM at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls.  A time of gathering for family and friends will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of the service on Friday at the...

Arnold Czech

Arnold Czech

Nov 13, 2023

 

Arnold Czech, 89 year old resident of Upsala, MN, passed away on Monday, November 13 at Upsala Senior Living.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 18 at 11 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Upsala with Father Jimmy Joseph officiating.  The burial will be held at St. Edward's Catholic Cemetery in Elmdale, MN. ...

Kenneth Koll

Kenneth Koll

Nov 9, 2023

 

Kenneth Joseph Koll peacefully passed away November 9th, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 17 at 11:00 A.M.  at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery. The Little Falls VFW Post #1112 will be conducting the military honors. Reception at Ken's Shed 16986 Hwy 10, Little Fall, MN

Ken was born...

Michael Newman

Michael Newman

Nov 7, 2023

 

Michael “Mike” Newman, 68-year-old resident of Little Falls, MN died Tuesday, November 7 at the St Cloud Hospital. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, November 14, from 4:00-7:00pm at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. A prayer service will be held at 6:00pm Tuesday evening. Please follow the link to view the prayer service...

Mary Ann Pierzina

Mary Ann Pierzina

Nov 3, 2023

 

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In Loving Memory of Mary Ann Julia PierzinaApril 6, 1927 - November 3, 2023Mary Ann J Pierzina, a beloved resident of Little Falls, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023, at the age of 96, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls. She will be dearly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew...

Ardent Louis Frey

Ardent Louis Frey

Nov 1, 2023

Ardent Louis Frey, a devoted brother, loving uncle, and honorable veteran, passed away on November 1, 2023, at St. Gabriels Hospital in Little Falls, Minnesota at the age of 80 years old. Born on June 1, 1943, in Harvey, North Dakota. A Graveside Service is planned for Monday, November 6, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery....

Doris Kinion

Doris Kinion

Nov 1, 2023

 

Doris Marlene Kinion, 86 year old resident of Pierz, MN formerly of Buffalo, WY died Wednesday, November 1 at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, MN.  A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN, from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 6:00 P.M.  Doris's burial will...

James Gavigan

James Gavigan

Oct 28, 2023

 

James Eugene Gavigan, 87 year old resident of South St. Paul, MN died Saturday, October 28 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. at Our lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Little Falls on Tuesday, November 7.  

James Eugene Gavigan was born on June 28, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI the son...

Howard Thomas Cariveau

Howard Thomas Cariveau

Oct 30, 2023

 

Howard Thomas Cariveau, 87, retired Colonel, United State Air Force, born July 18, 1936, passed away at home October 30th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. 

 

Howard was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the youngest of eight children born to Francis and Mary Cariveau. He graduated from East Grand Forks High School, where he met the love...

Allen John Kaiser

Allen John Kaiser

Oct 26, 2023

 

Allen Kaiser, beloved brother, and cherished friend, passed away on October 26, 2023, at the age of 78. Born on July 7, 1945, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, MN, Allen was the son of the late Al and Lucy Kaiser.

Growing up on the family farm near Royalton, Allen had an adventurous spirit and a natural love...

Joyce Andrews

Joyce Andrews

Oct 23, 2023

 

Joyce Andrews, age 91, died peacefully in her home on October 23, surrounded by family following many visits by Friends.  A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held on Saturday, October 28 at 10:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Little Falls. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of the...

Lacy Gwen Lucking

Lacy Gwen Lucking

Oct 10, 2023

Lacy Gwen Lucking, 65, of Little Falls, MN passed away Tuesday, October 10, at The Little Falls Care Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

 

 Lacy Gwen Lucking was born on March 31st, 1958, at St. Gabriel’s Hospital to Richard and Winnie (Konen) Lucking. She graduated from Pierz Healy High School in 1976. She...

Mary Ann Gangl

Mary Ann Gangl

Oct 10, 2023

 

MaryAnn Josephine Gangl, 95-year-old resident of Royalton, MN died Tuesday, October 10 at Little Falls Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Royalton with Father Laurn Virnig officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:30 until the hour of service at the church....

Bernice Bednark Drywa

Bernice Bednark Drywa

Oct 9, 2023

Bernice (Bednark) Drywa, 91, died peacefully Monday, October 9, 2023 at her home in Pierz, MN, with family by her side.

She was born February 11, 1932, in Platte Township, the youngest of eleven to Stanley and Anelia (Sroka) Pulak.

In 1948 she married Ben Bednark. Together they started, owned, and operated Bednark Manufacturing for 30 years near Harding, and...

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