Obituaries
Brian Karnowski
Jun 29, 2025
Brian John Karnowski, 68-year-old resident of Little Falls, passed away on June 29th at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 20 from 11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. at the Fort Ripley Park.
Brian was born on May 10th, 1957, in Little Falls to Adolph “Toby” and Bessie "Betty" (Torgerson) Karnowski. He...
Irene D. Fenske
Jun 25, 2025
Irene Delores Fenske, 89 year old resident of Little Falls, passed away on Wednesday, June 25 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Little Falls. A private family gathering will be held.
Irene Delores Wisnieski was born on August 28, 1935 in Swanville to the late Joseph and Martha (Sobiech) Wisnieski. She grew up in the Little Falls area with her siblings,...
Roger Paulsen
Jun 20, 2025
Roger Paulsen of Little Falls, MN, passed away June 20, 2025, at The Gardens of Foley. Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on July 21, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie, MN, with Father Patrick Hoeft officiating. Interment will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery in Pierz, MN, on July 21. Visitation will be...
Mary Boser
Jun 21, 2025
Mary L. Boser, 82 year old resident of Hillman, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 21, at Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia, MN. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, July 11 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church Bull Dog Lake with Father Eli Geiske and Father Jerry Shick officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30...
Margaret "Bev" Griesch
Jun 21, 2025
Margaret “Bev” Griesch, 92 year old resident of Little Falls, passed away on June 21st at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 27th at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Belle Prairie with Father Ben Kociemba officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at Emblom...
Vicki Krueger
Jun 12, 2025
Vicki Krueger, age 74, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital. This August, there will be a family reunion to celebrate Vicki’s life.
Vicki was born on August 22, 1949 in St. Paul to David and Ellen (Cochran) Skorseth. She graduated from Park Rapids High School. After high school, she continued her education at the University...
Terrance Larson
Apr 25, 2025
Terrance Larson, 60 year old resident of Little Falls, died Friday, April 25 in New Hope. A Service will be held on Sunday, June 22nd at 1:00 P.M. at the VFW in Little Falls. Memorial will be held from 12:30 P.M. until 5:30 P.M. on Sunday at the VFW. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Terrance...
Curtis A. Theis
Jun 14, 2025
Curtis Theis, 90 year old resident of Buckman, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 19th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Buckman with Father Kenneth Popp Officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of service. Burial will...
Michael E. Strempke
Jun 12, 2025
Michael Strempke, 73 year old resident of Randall, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 12 at his home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 20 at 11:00 A.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of the service on Friday at the funeral home. The burial...
James "Jim" Marshik
Jun 8, 2025
James “Jim” Marshik, 64 year old resident of Pierz, passed away on Sunday, June 8th at St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 19th at 11 A.M. at the Little Falls VFW Post #1112 with Father David Maciej officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Little...
Joan Myrtle Thielen
Jun 7, 2025
Joan Thielen, 91 year old resident of Little Falls, passed away at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls on Saturday, June 7, 2025. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, June 13 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie with Father Ben Kociemba officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of...
Gavin Majerus
Jun 3, 2025
Gavin L. Majerus, 17, year old resident of Pierz, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 3 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday June 9 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Hillman with Father David Maciej officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the hour...
Karen Fyten
Jun 1, 2025
Karen Fyten, 64 year old resident of Hutchinson, formerly of Little Falls, passed away on Sunday, June 1, at River Oaks Assisted Living in Hutchinson. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 5, at 11:00 A.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls with Father David Maciej officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M....
Sister Kay Watts
Jun 2, 2025
Little Falls, Minnesota............Sister Kay Watts, 91, died June 2, 2025, at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls, Minn.
Sister Kay was born on May 2, 1934, in Hopkins, Minn. She was the middle child of five children born to the late Earl and Emily (Peaslee) Watts. She was accepted as a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls, Minnesota, on July 31, 1956. She...
Mary Young
May 29, 2025
Mary Young, 86 year old resident of Oakdale, MN formerly of Little Falls, passed away Thursday, May 29 at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 6 at 11:00 A.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls with her grandson, Reverend John Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to...
Nick Lanners
May 29, 2025
Nicholas "Nick" Lanners, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 37 on May 29, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Nick was a vibrant soul who touched the lives of many with his big heart, determination, and unwavering support for those he loved. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday,...
Joseph Marvin Welna
May 28, 2025
Joseph Marvin Welna, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Little Falls on May 28, 2025, at the age of 94. Known to friends and family as Marv, he will be remembered for his infectious spirit, love of laughter, and the countless memories he created during his rich life. A funeral service...
Karen Robinson
May 24, 2025
Karen Robinson, 77 year old resident of Little Falls, passed away on Saturday, May 24 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 29 at 11:00 A.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of the service on Thursday at the funeral home....
Alfred Michael Lanners
May 26, 2025
Alfred Lanners, 94 year old resident of Little Rock passed away May 26 at the VA Care Center in St. Cloud. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 30 at 11:00 A.M. at St., Michael’s Catholic Church in Buckman. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 29 and from 9:00 A.M....
Alice Faye Mattern
May 20, 2025
Alice Mattern, 75 year old resident of Fort Ripley, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. A private family ceremony will be held at a later date.
Alice Faye Mattern was born on June 26th, 1949 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky to the late Hildred Rairden. The family later moved to Lebanon Missouri, where she graduated from high school...
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