Obituaries

Marilyn Hall

Marilyn Maxine Hall, 93, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and unwavering love for those who knew her. Marilyn was born on May 19, 1933, in Greely, Iowa, to Ernest and Edna (Lawrence) Gibbs. She grew up...

Ramona Van Wey

Ramona “Mona” (Hulett) Van Wey, 85, passed away peacefully June 27, 2026, in St. Louis Park. Two memorial services will be held for Mona: Sat., July 18, at the Motley Free Methodist Church in Motley, at 11 a.m. and Weds., July 22, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Edina, at 11 a.m. Mona...

Richard Allen

The memorial service celebrating the life of Richard “Rick” Allen of Staples will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10, at the Church of Christ in Staples. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Richard Charles “Rick” Allen was born to...

Tim Mikish

A Celebration of Life gathering for Tim Mikish will be held on July 25, 2026 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the home of Bill and Vickie Busker, 26748 410th St., Browerville. w28x A00006B2026JY01

Caroline DiGiovanni

Caroline Alice DiGiovanni, of Sartell, passed away peacefully in her home on June 18, 2026, after a courageous fight with lung cancer. A “Celebration of Life” will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Leader Community Center, 7430 State 64, Motley. Prayers and...

Orville Meyer

Orville Christopher Meyer, 89, of Staples, passed away June 28, 2026. Arrangements are pending with the Iten Funeral Home, Browerville. A full obituary will follow at a later date. w28x A00006B2026JY01

Nancy Spilman

Nancy Spilman, 70, of Motley passed away June 14, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 26 at the Motley Free Methodist Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church Nancy was born October 19, 1955. Arrangements are by the Brenny Family Funeral...

Daniel Hirschey

Daniel (Dan) Hirschey, 82, of Staples, passed away June 7, 2026 in Staples. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 17, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Lunch will be served following the service. Burial...

Jeremy Trebesch

Jeremy Lee Trebesch, 47, of Pillager, died June 5, 2026 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral services will be held Sta., June 20, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 19 and one hour prior to the...

Lloyd Flansburg

Lloyd Edward Flansburg, 89, of Motley, died May 20, 2026, at Lakewood Health System in Staples. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on July 25, 2026, at Motley Free Methodist Church, with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating. Lloyd was born April 19, 1937, to Dale and Inga (Hanson) Flansburg in...

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