Obituaries

Gregory "Greg" R. Billig

Gregory "Greg" R. Billig

Nov 24, 2024

Gregory “Greg” Billig, age 67, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 at his home in Swanville. A Celebration of Life will be at 12:00 p.m., on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. Father Ben Kociemba will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Greg was born on April...

Ruth T. Monson

Ruth T. Monson

Nov 25, 2024

Ruth T. Monson, age 76, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 5, 2024 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Lastrup. Father David Maciej will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Thursday at...

Jill Pacheco

Jill Pacheco

Nov 18, 2024

Jill Pacheco, 59 year old resident of Royalton, MN, passed away on Monday, November 18 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 30 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. A Time of Sharing will be held at 1:00 P.M. at the Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. 

 Jill Lehse was born on...

Judith Annette Sczublewski

Judith Annette Sczublewski

Nov 13, 2024

Judith Annette Sczublewski, 79 year old resident of Little Falls, passed away on Wednesday, November 13 at the Harmony House in Pierz. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 18 at 11:00 A.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls with Father Patrick Hoeft and Greg Spofford officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 17 from...

Dick Eich

Dick Eich

Nov 16, 2024

Richard "Dick" Eich, 96-year-old resident of Little Falls, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 16 at Bridgeway Estates. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 AM at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls with Father Patrick Hoeft officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 - 11:00 AM prior to the service.

Dick was born on October...

Father John Vincent

Father John Vincent

Nov 16, 2024

Father John Vincent, OSC 92 year old resident of Onamia, MN and the Crosier Community. He passed away on Saturday, November 16 at Mille Lacs Health Systems in Onamia.  The arrangements for Father John are pending. A full and complete notice will follow.

Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is Cherishing the Memory and Celebrating the Life of Father John.

Marilyn Ann Brown

Marilyn Ann Brown

Nov 13, 2024

Marilyn Ann Brown, 80-year-old resident of Little Falls, passed away on Wednesday, November 13th at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Little Falls. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, November 19th at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls with Father Patrick Hoeft officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 18th from 5:00-8:00 p.m....

Marilyn Rose Cichon

Marilyn Rose Cichon

Nov 9, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Marilyn Rose Cichon, age 84, of Little Falls, MN will be on Monday, November 18, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Swanville at 11 AM. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 17 from 4-6 PM, with a rosary at 3:30 and one hour prior to Mass at the church on Monday. Interment at...

Mary Tschida

Mary Tschida

Nov 9, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary F. Tschida, age 77, of Fort Ripley, MN will be on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11 AM at St. Mathias Catholic Church, Fort Ripley, MN with a visitation from 9-11 AM also at the church on Saturday. Mary passed away at her home on Saturday, November 9 surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was...

Edes Hazel Gerwing

Edes Hazel Gerwing

Nov 4, 2024

Edes Gerwing, 91-year-old resident of Little Falls, passed away on Monday, November 4 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 15 at 11:30 A.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls with Father Ben Kociemba officiating. The burial will be held in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Darlene Joyce Rocheleau

Darlene Joyce Rocheleau

Nov 3, 2024

Darlene Joyce Rocheleau, 80 year old resident of Pierz passes away on Sunday, November 3 at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 8 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Harding, MN with Father David Maciej officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 P.M. on Thursday, November...

Lois J. Woitalla

Lois J. Woitalla

Oct 18, 2024

Lois J. Woitalla, age 81 year old resident of Harding, passed away on Friday October 18, 2024 at Pierz Villa. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday October 25th at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Harding. Rev. David Maciej will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service Thursday...

Kelly Brill

Kelly Brill

Nov 3, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Kelly Brill, age 58, of Pierz, MN will be on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Home, Little Falls, MN at 1 PM. Visitation will be from 11 AM to 1 PM, also at the funeral home. Kelly passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 3, 2024.

Kelly was born on February 6, 1966,...

LaVonne Sharon

LaVonne Sharon

Nov 1, 2024

Beloved Mother, Grandmother aka “Paga” and Great Grandmother, LaVonne Mae (Miller) Sharon, age 78 of Little Falls, Minnesota, passed away due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis at the St. Cloud Hospital on Friday, November 1,  2024. A Celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, November 7 at 11:00 A.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls with...

Doris Marie Biermaier

Doris Marie Biermaier

Oct 31, 2024

Doris Marie Biermaier, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 31, surrounded by her family. She was 85 years old. Reflecting on her life, Doris leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and joy that will forever be treasured by those who were lucky enough to know her.

A Mass of Christian Burial...

Dr. George M.A. Fortier, IV

Dr. George M.A. Fortier, IV

Oct 25, 2024



Dr. George Fortier IV, 67 year old resident of Little Falls, passed away at home surrounded by his family after a short battle with Intimal Sarcoma. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 31 at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 30 from 4:00-7:00 P.M....

Henry John Block, Sr.

Henry John Block, Sr.

Oct 20, 2024

Henry John Block, Sr, 64 year old resident of Onamia, passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital on Sunday, October 20. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Henry John Block, Sr was born on January 21, 1960 in Little Falls to the late Victor and Evelyn (Huver) Block. Henry grew up near Onamia with his parents...

Stanley "Stan" Czech

Stanley "Stan" Czech

Oct 15, 2024

Stanley “Stan” R. Czech, age 98, of Elmdale, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Elmdale with Fr. Jimmy Joseph VC officiating. Burial will be at the parish cemetery following Mass. Visitation will...

Daniel Jorgensen

Daniel Jorgensen

Oct 14, 2024

Daniel “Danny” E. Jorgensen, age 70, of Little Falls, passed away Monday, October 14, at his home. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 21, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls with Father Patrick Hoeft officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 20 at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in...

Roberta Law

Roberta Law

Oct 6, 2024

Roberta C. Law, 91-year-old former and longtime resident of Little Falls, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in Jamestown, North Dakota. A grave side service will be held on Monday, October 14 at 2:30P.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery 14813 138th Street in Little Falls, MN 56345.

 Roberta Charlotte Law was born on June 15, 1933, in Sanborn, North Dakota...