Obituaries

Eugene "Gene" Richard Lashinski

Eugene "Gene" Richard Lashinski

Oct 11, 2025

Eugene "Gene" Lashinski, 91 year old resident of Upsala, passed away on October 11th 2025, at Highland Senior Living in Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 16th, at St. Mary’s Church in Upsala with Father Jimmy Joseph officiating. A visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until...

Duane Isack Jackson

Duane Isack Jackson

Oct 10, 2025

Duane Jackson, 54 year old resident of Little Falls, passed away on October 10th, 2025 in his home. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Duane Isack Jackson II was born on June 9th, 1971, to parents Katherine (Mortenson) and Duane Jackson in International Falls, MN. He grew up in the Morrison County area. Duane attended Little...

Marlene Annette Williams

Marlene Annette Williams

Oct 9, 2025

Marlene A. Williams, 87 year old resident of Little Falls, MN passed away on October 9th, 2025, at Highland Senior Living. Funeral services for Marlene A. Williams will be held on Tuesday October 14th at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls with Rev. Mary Kaye Ashley officiating. A visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday...

Raymond "Ray" Kurowski

Raymond "Ray" Kurowski

Oct 7, 2025

Raymond, “Ray" Kurowski, 89 year old resident of Elmdale, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 7th at his home surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 13 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Upsala with Father Jimmy Joseph, Father David Maciej and Father David Grundman concelebrating. Visitation will...

Stanley "Stan" Wielinski, Jr.

Stanley "Stan" Wielinski, Jr.

Oct 3, 2025

Stanley "Stan" Wielinski, Jr. passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the age of 85. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, October 11 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 9:15-10:30 A.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls; a Rosary will be said at 9:00 A.M. The...

Olivia Margaret Maciej

Olivia Margaret Maciej

Oct 2, 2025

Olivia Margaret Maciej, 96 year old resident of Little Falls formerly of Bowlus, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls. She will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bowlus on Thursday, October...

LeRoy Kenneth Miller

LeRoy Kenneth Miller

Oct 1, 2025

LeRoy Miller, 85, resident of Pierz, passed away on October 1st, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, October 9th, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz with Father Kenneth Popp officiating. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9th, from 10:00 – 11:20 a.m. at Emblom Brenny...

William George Altenhofen

William George Altenhofen

Sep 29, 2025

William “Bill” George Altenhofen, 92 year old resident of Little Falls formerly of St. Paul Park, MN, died Monday, September 29 at Highland Senior Living in Little Falls. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 10 at 12:00 P.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10 from 10:30 A.M....

Bernice Irene Huver

Bernice Irene Huver

Sep 28, 2025

Bernice Huver, 87 year old resident of Pierz, passed away on Sunday, September 28 at the Pierz Villa Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 2 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Hillman with Father Marv Enneking officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Emblom...

Mary Rose Meyer

Mary Rose Meyer

Sep 27, 2025

Mary Meyer, 101 year old resident of Pierz, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 27. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, October 17 at 11:00 A.M at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls with Father Benjamin Kociemba and Father Ken Riedemann concelebrating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. with a...

Edward Anthony Tillman, Jr.

Edward Anthony Tillman, Jr.

Sep 25, 2025

Edward Anthony Tillman, Jr., 83 year old resident of Little Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 25 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A private family graveside service will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls. The military rites will be conducted by the Little Falls American Legion Post #46.

Edward was born on July 29, 1942...

Paige Johnson

Paige Johnson

Sep 20, 2025

Paige Elayne Johnson, 40 year old resident of St. Cloud formerly of Little Falls, died Saturday, September 20. Paige was a bright light in this world, had a contagious smile and truly embraced life. Paige courageously battled through Stage IV breast cancer with the same tenacity and positivity in which she lived. Paige was a survivor and showed grace and...

Baby Ivy Elise Quirk

Baby Ivy Elise Quirk

Sep 12, 2025

Baby Ivy Elise Quirk, daughter of Rebecca Doble and Dustin Quirk, twin sister of Lily Quirk, and sister to two year old Zyler and fifteen year old Savannah, was born and passed away on her birthday, Friday, September 12th, 2025, at the Lakewood Hospital.

She is survived by her parents, Rebecca Doble and Dustin Quirk of Little Falls, MN; grandma, Lynnette...

Harold "Sonny" Joseph Otte

Harold "Sonny" Joseph Otte

Sep 11, 2025

Harold “Sonny” Joseph Otte, 61 year old resident of Little Falls, passed away on September 11th, 2025. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 19th, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls.

Sonny was born in Sauk Centre to parents Elsie (Pederson) and Joseph Otte. He grew up in Sauk Centre with his...

William "Bill" Messerschmidt

William "Bill" Messerschmidt

Sep 7, 2025

William "Bill" Messerschmidt, 78 year old resident of Randall passed away on Sunday, September 7th, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital as the result of a pickup truck and bicycle accident. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 13th at 12:00 noon at Faith Lutheran Church in Little Falls with Pastor Mark Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held...

Kenneth "Kenny" Hudson

Kenneth "Kenny" Hudson

Sep 1, 2025

Kenneth Forgy Hudson was born on May 7, 1933, and died on September 1, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Memory Care Facility in Sauk Rapids, MN.

Kenny was born to Lannie and Grace Forgy in Waurika, Oklahoma. Kenny’s mother divorced her first husband and later married Glen Hudson, who adopted him. Kenny lived on his parents' farm with his Sister Joyce...

Elizabeth Helen Block

Elizabeth Helen Block

Sep 5, 2025

Elizabeth "Bette" Block, 84 year old resident of Pierz formerly of Hillman,passed away on Friday, September 5 at her home in Pierz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 10 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Hillman with Father Marv Enneking officiating.Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of the...

Jayme Keehr

Jayme Keehr

Aug 29, 2025

Jayme Fredrick Keehr, 43 year old resident of Pierz, passed away on August 29, 2025, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 4th, at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls with Chaplain Connie Friebohle officiating. A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until the hour of service on Thursday, September 4th,...

Frank Trutwin

Frank Trutwin

Aug 24, 2025

Frank Joseph Trutwin, 84 March 12, 1941 – August 24, 2025

Frank Joseph Trutwin, age 84, of Royalton, MN, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born in Royalton, Minnesota, Frank lived a full and adventurous life grounded in hard work, family, and a deep love for the outdoors. He served proudly as a mechanic in the U.S....

Judy Ann Stavish

Judy Ann Stavish

Aug 20, 2025

Judy Ann Stavish, 70 year old resident of Randall, passed away on Wednesday, August 20 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A funeral service will be held at the Randall Presbyterian Church at 9:30 AM on Friday, September 5 followed by the burial at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at 11:00 AM. A lunch will follow at the Randall VFW at...