George Wisuri, age 94, of Cokato, Minn., passed into eternal life Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at the Cokato Manor Nursing Home, Cokato, Minn., with his family by his side. George was born Aug. 27, 1931 in Champion, Mich., to Jacob and Ida (Miller) Wisuri.  George graduated from Champion High School in 1949.  He married Anna…

     Patricia “Patty” May Pederson was born on Apr. 23, 1939, in Pilger, Nebr.,, to her parents, the late Glen and Delpha (Burnham) Parady. Pat attended Sebeka High School in Sebeka, Minn. On July 22, 1956, she was united in marriage to Raymond Pederson at the Pederson home in Oylen, Minn. The couple made their home…

David John Pauly, age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Dec. 20, 2025. A memorial service will be held at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church on Jan. 17, 2026 at 11 a.m. A visitation will be held at 9-11 a.m. on Jan. 17, 2026. David was born on Mar. 2, 1940, to William…

Ralph C. White, “Chuck” passed away on Nov. 26, 2025, at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 78. Chuck is preceded in death by his wife Linda (Newhouse), his sister Norma (Buchholz), his father Charles and mother Jean (Randall) White. He is survived by his daughter LeAnn (White) Miller; grandchildren:…

As the sun rose on Christmas Eve, Larry Karjala took his final breath, gently released from a life lived boldly and fully. Surrounded by the deep love of his daughters and the compassionate care team at HIA Hospice Heather’s House in Fargo, N. Dak., Larry departed this world as he lived in it – wrapped…

Shirley Markkula, age 87, of Sebeka, Minnesota passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus amongst family on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, December 22, 2025 at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church in Bluegrass, Minnesota. Shirley was laid to rest at Meadow Apostolic Lutheran Cemetery, Menahga, Minnesota. Shirley…

Sharon E. Marciniak left this world on Nov. 23, 2025, after a long battle with vascular dementia, and with great sorrow we had to say goodbye. She and her twin brother were born in Wadena, Minn., on Mar. 3, 1938. After graduating from Menahga High School in 1956, she attended MN School of Business. She…

Leonard (Bucky/Buck) Arnold Brockpahler, age 89, of Sebeka, Minn., passed away at Providence Villa Dec. 9, 2025. Mass of Christian burial will be held Dec. 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church in Blue Grass, Minn. Visitation will take place at Wevley Funeral Home of Sebeka on Dec. 19, 2025, from 5-…

Emil Arthur Johnson, age 93 years, formerly of Mt. Iron, Minn., died on Dec. 13, 2025, at Greenwood Connections in Menahga, under the gentle care of St Joseph’s Hospice. . Emil was born Feb. 10, 1932, in Meadow Township, near Menahga, the son of Oscar Charles and Lillian Julia (Samuelson) Johnson. He attended School District…

Lola Gayle (Leaf) Cowden, age 87, of Menahga, Minn., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at the Greenwood Connections Nursing Home, Menahga, with her family by her side. Lola Gayle Leaf was born on Aug. 8,1938, in Grandy, Minn. She was the daughter of Carl and Hazel (Nelson) Leaf, Sr. She grew up…