Obituaries
Earl Mergens, Sr., 88, of Detroit Lakes, passed away peacefully October 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
A Funeral Mass was held Oct. 14, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Detroit Lakes.
Born December 6, 1936, in St. Paul, Earl was the son of Ruth and Edward Mergens and little brother to...
James Leroy Mertens, 86, of Greenville, Texas and formerly of Staples, died September 18, 2025.
Funeral services were held October 25 in Texas.
James was born October 27, 1938 to William and Elizabeth (Erbe) Mertens.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
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Vera Zona Doroff, 91, of Cushing, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 16, 2025, at her home in Cushing.
A private family burial will be held.
Vera was born September 23, 1934, to Hans and Marie (Hahn) Kronbeck in Little Falls. She attended Rural School District #121 and...
The funeral service celebrating the life of Kathy Larson of Verndale, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 27, at the Thomastown Covenant Church in rural Verndale with Pastor Scott Jorgenson presiding. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the...
Kenneth Roy Kriesel, 86, of Motley left this world peacefully on October 3, 2025.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Nov. 14 at the Peterson Grimsmo Funeral Chapel, 250 East Broadway, Monticello. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. with the memorial service starting at 11 a.m. Friends...
Gary Stracek, 83, of Browerville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side September 26, 2025.
Mass of Christian burial was held October 6, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Browerville.
Burial was held at St. Isidore’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Browerville.
Gary James Stracek was...
Gary Stracek, 83, of Browerville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side September 26, 2025.
Mass of Christian burial will will be held Monday, October 6, at 1:00 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church in Browerville. A Rosary will be prayed at 1:45 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic...
Jeffrey James Hess, 67, of Motley passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 20, 2025.
Services will be held at his farm on October 4, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Jeff attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Staples High School in 1976 and went on to attend Natural Resources School in Bemidji...
Garry Ray DeWald, Sr., lovingly known as “Papa,” passed away peacefully at home in Motley, September 24, 2025, surrounded by the land and family he loved.
A Memorial Gathering will be held October 4, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., with Military Honors being presented at 4:00 p.m. at the Camp Ripley Chapel...
William (Bill) Charles Smith, 82, of Staples, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 19, 2025.
Services will be held Friday, Sept. 26, at 11:00 a.m. at Thomastown Covenant Church, Staples.
Bill was born January 5, 1943, to Bert and Christine Smith in Wadena. He was raised on the...
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