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11/27/2025

11/19/2025

LEROY E. GOHMAN

Leroy Gohman, 72 years of age, a lifelong farmer and cherished member of the St. Cloud community, passed away at his home on November 15, 2025. Born on September 19, 1953, in St. Cloud to Norbert and Valeria (Koenig) Gohman, Leroy dedicated his life to the family farm, embodying the values of hard work, humility, and commitment that agriculture demands.

A hardworking and humble man, Leroy found joy in the simple pleasures of life—sharing a good laugh, spending time on his farm, getting out socially, and sitting in a swing by the river, taking in the sights, beauty, and activity along the Mississippi. He enjoyed finding a good deal, bargain hunting, and especially appreciated having modern, up-to-date farm equipment and new “toys” to drive around.

Leroy farmed alongside his brother throughout his life, officially beginning their partnership in 1989 when they purchased the 1856 multi-generation original Gohman family farm in St. Augusta, Minnesota—the very first Gohman farm in the area. The brothers took great pride in their family’s heritage and were especially honored when their farm was recognized in 2023 by the Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau as both a 100-year and 150-year Family Farm.

In addition to his parents, Leroy is preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Gohman. The bond they shared shaped Leroy’s character and added to the authenticity that resonated in all his relationships.

Leroy is survived by his family and friends. His legacy lives on in the community that deeply respected him for his unwavering dedication, strong work ethic, and genuine nature. As we remember his life, we cherish the memories of his devotion to the land he loved and the people who loved him in return. He will be missed but never forgotten.

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11/10/2025

ALTO JOSEPH FINKEN

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Alto Finken, age 83 of Cold Spring, will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 13, at the Church of the Holy Spirit. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Alto died Friday at the St. Cloud Hospital. There will be a visitation from 4-8:00 PM, Wednesday, November 12, at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in St. Cloud, and again after 10:00 AM, Thursday, at the church.

Alto was born June 26, 1942, in St. Anthony to Aloys and Ernestine (Butkowski) Finken. He lived in the Albany area until 1959, when his family moved to St. Cloud, and Alto finished his senior year at Cathedral High School. Alto started working for St. Cloud Poultry and Egg, now known as Gold-N-Plump. In 1962, he entered the U.S. Marines, serving until 1966. After the Marines, Alto returned to St. Cloud, and in 1970, he married Diann Chromey. The couple moved to Cold Spring, where they raised their three children, and Alto continued to work for Gold-N-Plump until he retired in 2007. Alto enjoyed spending time with his family, and he was an avid deer hunter, fisherman, and he liked camping and watching wildlife. He was also very interested in photography, especially when photographing the outdoors.

Alto is survived by his children, Cory Finken, Cold Spring; Eileen (Eric) Daniels, Avon; Nicole Gill, Cold Spring; and six grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother and sister, Donald (Shirlie) Finken, Sauk Centre, and Gretchen (Douglas) Pierce, Zimmerman.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Diann, in 2019.

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11/06/2025

E. LAVONNE "VONNIE" OLSEN

Services celebrating the life of ExaDay LaVonne “Vonnie” Olsen, age 92 of St. Cloud, will take place at 11 AM on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Salem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Interment will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. E. LaVonne “Vonnie” Olsen died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House. Arrangements are being entrusted to Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes.

Vonnie was born November 8, 1932, in St. Peter, MN, to Harold B. and Grace (Swenson) Engesser. She married Robert R. “Bob” Olsen on February 21, 1953, in St Peter, MN.

Vonnie and Bob started their family in Albert Lea, MN, and moved to St. Cloud in 1964, where she raised her four children before starting her work career. She started as a secretary at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud and then moved to Lutheran Campus Ministry at St. Cloud State University, where she directed programming for students. Vonnie then decided it was time to get the higher education degree she always wanted. She studied at Metropolitan State Univ and graduated with a degree in Counseling. She put that degree to use and worked for a number of years providing counseling and leading group sessions for the women’s shelter in Milaca, MN. Vonnie was a long-time member of Salem Lutheran Church.

Vonnie enjoyed traveling with her husband, especially to Branson, MO, Sedona, AZ, and her beloved Puerto Vallarta. Time at the family cabin was treasured, and the family enjoyed many homemade pies from the fantastic pie baker she was. Vonnie was a terrific card player, especially buck euchre, cribbage, 31, and bridge. Her bridge group friends were important and valued throughout her life.

Her family was her focus, and we have many beautiful memories. She made Christmas traditions magical for our family. Vonnie played the piano to lead the family in singing Christmas carols, and she especially loved the family band. She guided all of her children into lifelong music.

Vonnie loved her morning coffee while sitting in her 4-season porch. She had many talents, including sewing, creative arts, and music. She loved watching Jeopardy at night, 5 o’clock wine time, making Christmas cookies and lefse with her daughters, going to the casino with her son, and traveling with her daughters and family. Our memories of our mother will be cherished, and we will all be trying to perfect her recipes in years to come.

Survivors include her children Steven (Debra Ost) Olsen of Mendota Heights, MN and their children Kristian (Leah) Ost Olsen, Matthew (Jenne) Ost Olsen, Lauren (Derick) Johnson; Robbin (Lyle Beumer) Olsen of Cambridge, MN and her children Aaron (Amanda) Benes, Kelley (Ian) Benes; Therese Melrose of St. Cloud, MN and her daughter Ellen (Jamal); Kimberly (Richard Schulz) Olsen of Stillwater, MN; 7 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, parents, sister Diane Braun, and brother Harold Engesser.

A special thanks to Mike and Wendy Holman, dear friends and neighbors of Vonnie, for their unwavering friendship, love, and support they have given her over the years, and to Quiet Oaks Hospice House, for honoring our mother during her last days.

Memorials are preferred to Quiet Oaks Hospice House or Salem Lutheran Church.

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11/04/2025

DAVID NEAL BREDECK

Services celebrating the life of David Neal Bredeck, age 67 of Albany, will be 2:00 PM, Friday, November 7, at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Albany. Burial will be private immediately after the funeral. There will be a visitation after 1:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home. David died unexpectedly at his home.

David was born on November 1, 1958, in St. Cloud, to Theodore and Sophia (Stern) Bredeck. He lived most of his life in the Albany area. He went to vocational school to become a truck driver, which he did before he became a full-time farmer.

David is survived by his brother and sisters, Elaine Lindquist, Dassel; Shirley (Marvin) Chamness, Williston, ND; James Bredeck, Albany; and Dianne (Mike Johnston) Baldwin, WI. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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10/31/2025

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Rosemary Kalla, age 84 of Rice, MN will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 4 at the St. Stephen Catholic Church in St. Stephen; burial will be in the St. Benedict’s parish cemetery in Avon. Rosemary died Thursday at the Country Manor Health Care Center in Sartell. There will be a visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of the service Tuesday at the church in St. Stephen. Arrangements are being made by the Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes.

Rosemary was born on August 6, 1941, in Avon to Francis and Loretta (Willenbring) Cushing. When she was young, her family moved to Opole where Rosemary lived until she married Leonard Kalla on September 7, 1959. The couple moved to Cody Wyoming in 1964. While living in Cody, Rosemary studied and became a nurse. In 1967, they moved to Sartell. Rosemary spent many years working at Fingerhut until she retired. She was a member of the St. Stephen Catholic Church.

Rosemary had a great love for her family. One of her biggest joys in life was cooking and hosting holiday meals at her house for the family. She will forever be known for her amazing homemade dressing, bouja, stew with dumplings, canned pickles, homemade BBQ sauce just to name a few. But no matter what she made it was delicious. Baking was also one of her specialties. No matter what she made, she always made sure that everyone had more than enough to eat.

She had a passion for gardening both vegetables and flowers. In her younger years she loved to go hunting and making wood. She enjoyed watching the birds, her favorites were cardinals and hummingbirds. She was really good at chasing the pesky squirrels out of the feeders anytime she seen them. Visiting with family, playing cards gave her great joy as well as trips to the casino.

Rosemary is survived by her children; Jim (Clara Hoeschen) Kalla, Sauk Center; Tom (Karla) Kalla, Holdingford; Sandy Kalla, Washington; and Mary Jo (Rick) Wallenstein, St. Stephen. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers; Cathy (Ray) Kostreba, Holdingford; Charles “Butch” (Carol) Cushing, St. Joseph; Ray (Carol) Cushing, Bowlus, Marge (Bob) Schumacher, Monticello; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Leonard in 1975 and a close friend, Otto Jendro, Jr. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Dennis Cushing, Bob Cushing, Herbert Cushing, and Joseph Cushing.

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10/30/2025

Leo Mathew Skudlarek passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Sterling Park Nursing Home in Waite Park, Minnesota. He was born on July 31, 1940, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Frank and Adella Skudlarek.

After attending Holdingford High School, Leo served in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962, spending much of his service in North Africa. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned home and enrolled at St. Cloud Technical School, where he studied computers.

Leo began his career at Honeywell before joining Widmer Construction in Minnetrista, Minnesota, where he worked for many years. From 1992 to 2014, he took great pride in serving as a driver for more than twenty films produced in Minnesota, including Grumpy Old Men, The Mighty Ducks, A Serious Man, and A Prairie Home Companion.

Sober since 1986, Leo often credited his recovery and lasting strength to New Beginnings in Waverly and the support of his AA community.

He was an enthusiast of Corvettes and had a particular passion for cutting grass on the grounds of the Albany Pioneer Club.

Leo is survived by his siblings: William OSB, Mary (Les) Weigelt, Margaret (Leo) Vos, Patricia (Tom) Jurgenson, Tom (Mary), and Mark; as well as many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Louise (Alphonse) Lehner.

A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 3, at the Camp Ripley Chapel near Little Falls, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and the Mass at noon. Interment will follow at the Minnesota State Veterans’ Cemetery, Little Falls. Please note that all adults must show a driver’s license to enter Camp Ripley.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Albany Pioneer Club.

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10/27/2025

MYRON J. AHLE

An abbreviated prayer service to bless the life of Myron J. Ahle will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 3 PM, at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home located at 3013 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN 56301. Myron Ahle passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, in Maplewood, Minnesota. Arrangements are entrusted to Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes in St. Cloud.

Born June 23, 1937, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to John and Olivia (Cora Shellum) Ahle, Myron grew up playing basketball and developing the lifelong love of sports that would shape his career. He earned his B.S. in History, Health, and Physical Education from St. Cloud State University in 1960 and later his M.S. in Social Studies from Bemidji State University in 1973.

In 1961, he married Myrna Niemann in Armstrong, Iowa. They were blessed with three children, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Myron began his teaching and coaching career in Browns Valley, Minnesota, where his track team won the conference championship in 1962. Later that year, he joined the Little Falls School District, teaching Social Studies and coaching basketball before founding the school’s cross-country program, which he led for more than 30 years until his retirement in 1997. Myron was inducted into the Little Falls Flyer Athletics Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Minnesota Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2020.

Beyond the classroom, Myron served as Community Services Director, expanding youth recreation and education programs and establishing partnerships that benefited generations of students. He was active in Scouting, serving as both Cubmaster and Scoutmaster of Troop 51 in Little Falls. Both of his sons achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Myron received recognition from the Central Minnesota Scout Council and the Minnesota DNR for his dedication to youth and outdoor education.

A respected civic leader, Myron, served on the Little Falls City Council and the Planning Commission, and he helped launch the community’s first economic-development program.

In retirement, he and Myrna enjoyed life on Lake Alexander and winters in Florida, where he served as president of his community association and co-chaired the golf committee. He cherished time with his family, his runners, and friends on the lake and in the woods at his hunting cabin near Longville.

Memorials are preferred to the Little Falls Flyer Athletic Boosters.

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10/27/2025

BERTHA ILGEN

Albany – The Mass of Christian Burial for Bertha Applonia (Wolbeck) Ilgen, age 74, of Albany (formerly of Paynesville), will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Church of St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville, MN. Visitation will be held the night before, from 4:30–7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Albany. There will also be visitation for one hour prior to the Mass, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. at the church in Paynesville. Interment will be held at St. Anthony Cemetery in Regal.
Bertha passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta after a courageous battle with cancer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes – Albany.
Bertha was born on December 6, 1950, in Melrose, the daughter of Bernard and Sophie (Straub) Wolbeck. Bertha was united in marriage to Harlan Ilgen on July 3, 1971, in Swanville. Their union was blessed with two children.
Bertha worked alongside her husband as turkey farmers for many years. She and her husband contributed to their community as mail carriers and paper deliverers for the Paynesville Press for many years. She and Harlan proudly wore out many S10 trucks over the years while delivering papers. Additionally, she worked at the recycling center in Paynesville, always bringing her strong work ethic and cheerful spirit to every job she undertook.
Bertha loved following her children’s and grandchildren’s sports. She enjoyed playing cards—especially Crazy Rummy, and Hand and Foot Canasta. She also found joy in gardening and admiring hummingbirds. The color blue was her favorite, and her favorite flower, the rose, was often reflected in her surroundings. Bertha also loved embroidery, cooking, and canning, and she was famous for her signature sausage pot pie stew and creamy cucumbers. She cherished time spent fishing and ice fishing with Harlan and Brian, proudly cleaning all the fish they caught. Some of her happiest moments were those shared with their beloved golden retriever, Charlie, and being surrounded by family, friends and laughter. She also enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows, including Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., Chicago Med., Law & Order, and her beloved soap operas The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless.
Bertha will always be remembered by her children, Brian (Nikki) Ilgen of Willmar and Brenda (Herman) Wuebkers of Holdingford; four grandchildren, Casey, Kaitlin, Samantha (Alex), and Carter; sisters, Mary Roering, Rose Moore, and Patty Hollermann; as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended family, and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Harlan (2020); her parents, Bernard and Sophie (Straub) Wolbeck; and her siblings, Janet Guenther, Robert Wolbeck, and LeRoy Wolbeck.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Quiet Oaks Hospice House and its staff for the genuine love, compassion, and care they provided to Bertha and her family.

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10/22/2025

GENROSE "GENNY" THERESA UTSCH

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Genrose "Genny" Utsch, age 100 of Albany, will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 28, at the Church of Seven Dolors in Albany. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Genrose died Tuesday at the Mother of Mercy Campus of Care. There will be a visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are being made by the Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes.

Genrose was born January 25, 1925, in New Munich to Joseph and Rose (Nathe) Frieler. She married Elmer Utsch on June 4, 1946, in New Munich. The couple lived on Watab Lake, where they farmed for a year and a half before moving to a farm in Avon Hills. In 1966, they built a home on their land on Quaker Road, where they lived until retiring and moving to Albany in 2014. Genrose worked for the St. Benedict Monastery as a housekeeper and then as a cook for the Mother of Mercy Campus of Care and finally, as a cook at the Albany Hospital. Genrose was also a Shaklee distributor for many years. Genrose loved her family and friends; she would spend a few hours each day walking with her neighbors. She was an avid quilter, and she embroidered hundreds of dish towels over the years. She was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, the St. Matilda's Mission Group, and the Seven Dolors Christian Mothers.

Genrose is survived by her children: Ronald (Brenda) Utsch, Albany; Judy (Donald) Kociemba, Avon; and Lloyd (Kathy) Utsch, Eagan. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Elmer in 2019, and her brothers and sisters, Edwin Frieler, John Frieler, Paul Frieler, Marie Neff, Martin Frieler, Clarence Frieler, Luella Richter, and Bernard Frieler.

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10/16/2025

ALAN ROBERT MILLER

Alan Robert Miller, 72 years of age, fought Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a rare blood cancer) for a year before he lost the battle at St. Cloud Hospital on October 9, 2025.

He graduated from Albany High School in 1971. Alan enjoyed life, working on the farm, camping, and traveling. His hobbies included fishing, boating, creating hand-carved fish which earned ribbons at the MN State Fair, and his handmade sea kayak.

Alan is survived by his wife, Cathleen T. Miller; two sons; and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Bryan Miller and Kim (Tara) Miller.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eleanore and William Miller, and his wife, Catherine M. (Schleper) Miller.

Alan requested no services at this time. A Celebration of Life will be planned for Spring 2026.

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10/14/2025

KATHLEEN "KATHY" VIOLET

Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Violet, age 83, St. Joseph (formerly of Columbia Heights), passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at 12:40 a.m., surrounded by her daughters and wrapped in love.

The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 AM on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph, MN, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls at 2 PM on Tuesday, October 21.

Born on July 8, 1942, in Duluth, Minnesota, Kathy then moved with her family to Columbia Heights, where she spent her childhood and graduated from Columbia Heights High School in 1960.
She attended the University of Minnesota for a year before pursuing her dream of adventure as a flight attendant with Eastern Airlines. One of her fondest memories from that time was traveling to Paris with her mother.

On July 25, 1964, she married her high school sweetheart, Gerald (Jerry) Violet. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion, raising two daughters, Michele and Stacey.
After a time, Kathy and Jerry returned to Columbia Heights to raise their family in the community they loved.

Kathy found her calling as an Early Childhood Special Education paraprofessional, where her compassion and kindness shone brightly. She was a devoted and nurturing presence in the lives of countless children and families.

The purchase of a family cabin on Little Rock Lake created lasting memories and an unbreakable bond between Kathy, Jerry, their children, and their grandchildren. That love of family led them to retire in St. Joseph, Minnesota, to be closer to those they cherished most.

She will be remembered as a loving mother, devoted wife, faithful friend, and a woman who gave of herself wholeheartedly. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the love she so freely gave.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald (Jerry), parents John (Jack) and Alice Downey, and brother Michael.

Kathy is survived by her daughters, Michele (Tim Hennagir) and Stacey (Keith Jacobs), grandchildren, Seth (Naomi) Hennagir, Hollie Hennagir (Chrys), and Madison Klaphake (Joe); great-grandchild Rosalina Hennagir; siblings, nieces, nephews, close friends, and countless former colleagues and community members who will miss her deeply.

The family would like to extend their deepest thanks to Quiet Oaks Hospice House for the extraordinary care and compassion they provided to Kathy in her final days. The kindness, dignity, and peace she experienced there were everything we had hoped for, and more. It was a profound comfort to know she was surrounded by such gentle and loving hands.

The family would also like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to St. Croix Hospice for the exceptional care and support they provided throughout Kathy’s final year. Their dedicated team — including nurses, CNAs, the social worker, the pastor, the music and massage therapists — all brought comfort, dignity, and peace not only to Kathy, but also to her loved ones. Their presence helped make her stay in the nursing home safer and more manageable, offering guidance, compassion, and skilled care as we navigated the many challenges of this past year.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Kathy’s name to Quiet Oaks Hospice House (5537 Galaxy Road, St. Cloud, MN 56301) to support their ongoing mission of compassionate end-of-life care.

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