Gloria Midas, age 78, of Ronneby, passed away Aug. 9, 2021, at Centra Care Health in Monticello. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 20,  at St. John’s Catholic Church in Foley. Visitation will be 10-11 at the church Aug. 20. The Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Gloria Ann Midas was born Aug. 20, 1942, in St. Cloud to Elmer and Lorraine (Gau) Manthey. She received her GED from Foley High School. She married Marcel Midas July 31, 1961, at Annunciation Catholic Church, Mayhew Lake. Gloria worked at the Foley American Legion for 18 years and also worked as a custodian for Foley Public Schools for over 20 years. She enjoyed bird watching, cooking and in her younger years, dancing. Gloria’s world revolved around her grandchildren an she spent as much time as possible with them.
She is survived by her husband, Marcel; children, Sharon (Randy) Brenny; Susan (Glen) Kastner; Linda Lou Freedom; Lori (Steve) Lundgren; Bobby Midas; Kathy (Terry) Farmer and Brian (Kelly) Midas; 17 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren as well as brothers and sisters: Richard Peter Manthey; Jean Bufort; Thomas Manthey; Mary Robertson; Lois Klecker; Debra Manthey; Betty (Terry) Olsen and Rose Joubert. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters and brother; Margaret Manthey, Elmer Jr., Virginia Kelsay and grand daughter Nicole Wojciechowski.
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Michael Cross, age 67, passed away suddenly July 31, 2021, at his home in Popple Creek. There was a visitation 4-8 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Foley Funeral Home. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Michael Alan Cross was born at the Navel Air Station in Lakehurst, New Jersey Aug. 4, 1953, to Alan Viking Cross and Eunice Delilah Latterell Cross. He graduated from Foley Senior High School in 1971. He was highly intelligent and attended St. John’s University in Collegeville and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He worked at Electrolux Manufacturing  in St. Cloud for over 25 years and most recently was employed by FDC of St. Cloud. Mike was good at working crossword puzzles and Trivial Pursuit. Mike was an avid hunter and fisherman. Each fall he did his best to harvest a deer from his property. He loved the beauty of wilderness and took great joy in trips to Texas and the Pacific Coast and points in between. He took delight taking walks in the woods around his house or down the quiet rural road.  This man was hardworking but quiet and gentle. He may never know the impact he had on people who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Aileen Zhang and son, Majade Cross; mother Eunice Delilah Latterell Cross; sisters and brother Carol Cross-Volp (Larry Koeneke), Maple Grove; Mari (Mark) Sikorski, Eden Prairie; Elizabeth ‘Betsy” (Scott) Kaercher, Blaine; Jon (Linda) Cross, Foley; Catherine (Ken) Garmany, Ladera Ranch, California, nieces and nephews Robert (Megan) Volp, Christine (Tony) Volp-Hodgkins, Marci Koeneke, Richard Volp, Kevin Koeneke, Katie (Steve) Renner-Welle, Mellissa (Dean) Lunderberg, Melissa (Dave Leyk) Kaercher, Nick Reimann, Amanda (Sean) Kowalzek, Amy Cross, Hugh Garmany, Mitchell, Garmany and 17 great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Alan Viking Cross in 2016, two brother-in-laws Nicholas Watercott and Michael Reimann and niece Dana Koeneke.
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Charlotte Mechavich, age 77, of Foley, passed away peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital July 20, 2021.  Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the First Presbyterian Church, Foley. The Rev. Allen Jergenson will officiate and burial will take place in the Ronneby Riverside Cemetery, Ronneby. Visitation was  4-8 p.m. Monday at the Foley Funeral Home and is 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church Tuesday. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Charlotte Mae Mechavich was born March 30, 1944, in St. Cloud,  to Raymond and Marie (Spaulding) Sherk. She graduated from Foley High School and married Jerome ‘Yum’ Mechavich Sept. 30, 1961, in Sauk Rapids. In her early years, she loved making and selling crafts together with her husband. She enjoyed camping and riding motorcycle. Charlotte worked as a Title 1 paraprofessional for the Foley School District for many years. She enjoyed her iPad and doing magic puzzles and always liked spending time with family and friends that would stop and visit.
She is survived by her husband, Jerome ‘Yum’, Foley and daughters: Michelle (Darrell) Watercott, St. Cloud; Jodi (Tom) Gendron, St. Micheal and grandchildren: Jason (Ashley Miles) Watercott, Jacob (Michelle) Gendron, Kayla and Nick Franzen as well as great grandchildren: Aiden, Cameron and Ethan Watercott; Melody Gendron, Bentley, Gabriel and Ashlynn Franzen and sisters: Corrine (Kermit) Setterlund; Karen (Forrest) Lundgren and sister-in-laws; Theresa (Fran) Diederichs; Angie (Bob) Diederichs; Rose Ann (Jack) Murn and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and infant daughter, brother, Garrel and his wife, Ruth Sherk, brother-in-laws; Elmer Lundgren and Gordon Scherbing, sister-in-law, Brenda and mother and father in law, Sylvester and Rose Mechavich.
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Wayne Sendy, age 63 of Rice, passed away Nov. 25, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, July 31, at the Foley Funeral Home. The Rev.  Kirk Knudsen will officiate. There will be a visitation starting at 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home Saturday. Military honors will be preformed by the Foley American Legion. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Wayne Herbert Sendy was born Aug. 11, 1957, in St. Cloud to Herbert and Bernetta (Vogt) Sendy.  Wayne graduated from Foley High School, class of 1976. He entered the U.S. Army in 1976, and served honorably until 1985. He married Pauline Erickson Feb. 7, 2009, in Sauk Rapids. He worked for Frigidaire/Electrolux in refrigerator repair until his retirement in 2018. Wayne enjoyed fishing and traveling to South Dakota, the north shore, collecting stamps and watching old westerns. His favorite past time was spoiling his pet cat, Ruby. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Waite Park and the Royalton American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline of Rice and step-sons; Eric and Nathan Connolly and brothers and sisters: Kenneth Sendy, Mark (Mary) Sendy, James Sendy, Barb (Mike) Krmpotich, Gail Albright, Cathy Vrede, Connie (Travis) Scott and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Bernetta, brother, David Sendy and son, Benjamin Sendy.
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Bruce Brunn, age 55 of Hillman, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family July 13, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial was 10 a.m. July 17 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morrill.  The Rev. Matthew Langager officiated and burial took place at Lone Pine Cemetery, Morrill Township, Morrison County. Visitation was  4-8 p.m. Friday at the Foley Funeral Home with parish prayers at 5 p.m. Visitation continued from 9-10 a.m. at the church Saturday. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Bruce Anthony Brunn was born April 16, 1966, in St. Cloud to Donald and Lucille (Nelson) Brunn. He graduated from Foley High School in 1984 and lived in the Foley area until he later moved to the Gotvald’s area.  He married Donette ‘Sissy’ Monson Oct. 16, 2010, in Hillman. Bruce worked as a mechanic and parts man for Brenny Oil Company, St. Cloud Truck Sales and Boyer Truck. He also hauled milk for Fred Lentner Trucking.  Bruce adored all of his grandchildren. He enjoyed his labrador retrievers and his new basset hound. He liked four-wheeling and could fix anything and was always working on a project.  He was member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Donette ‘Sissy’, Hillman, parents, Donald and Lucille Brunn, Foley, and children: Josh (Cassie) Schueller, Princeton; Cody (Tiffany), Foley; Ashlee (Travis) Brunn, Rice; Bryce Brunn, St. Augusta; Tasha (Bill) Gillham, Paynesville, 10 grandchildren and brother and sisters: Duane (Theresa), Colorado; Nancy (Rod) Peterson, Osceola, Wisconsin; Sandy (Terry) Sjoberg, Tower; Linda (Gary) Gorecki, Oak Park and mother and father-in-law, Donnie and RoseMary Monson, Hillman and many nieces and nephews and in-laws.
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Phyllis Stauffenecker, age 88, of Foley, passed away peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital July 12, 2021. Funeral services were 11 a.m. July 16 at Maywood Covenant Church, Foley. The Rev.  John Lassen officiated and burial took place in the St. Francis River Cemetery, rural Foley. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. July 15 at the Foley Funeral Home and continued from 10-11 a.m. at the church Friday. Prayer services were 5 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Phyllis Elaine Stauffenecker was born April 12, 1933, in Canby, to Robert and Eva (Hovorka) Nickle. She moved to the Foley area and grew up on the family farm. She graduated from Foley High School, class of 1951, and married Walter Stauffenecker Oct. 25, 1951, at First Presbyterian Church in Foley and they were married for 51 years. She worked for Willmar Poultry in Foley for many years. Phyllis was an active member of the Maywood Covenant Church since 1960. She will be fondly remembered for her wonderful cooking, canning and baking, sewing and crafts. Phyllis had a great sense of humor and will be missed by her many family members and friends.
She is survived by her children: Geraldine (Richard) Kruger, Foley; Roger (Mary Ann), Sauk Rapids; Deb (Richard) Wiley, Foley; Linda (Gary) Ziebarth, Clear Lake; Elaine (Mike) Klinker, Becker and sister, Barbara (Roger) Moshier, Sauk Rapids, 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Walter, sons; Bryan and Daniel and brothers; James, John and Robert.
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Mary Jane Grow, age 83, of Foley, passed away June 20, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services were 11:30 a.m. June 25 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Foley.  The Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate. Visitation will be 9-11:30 a.m. at the church Friday.  Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Mary Jane Grow was born Dec. 6, 1937 in St. Cloud, to William Sr. and Gladys (Bauerly) Kotsmith.  She graduated from Foley High School in 1955 and attended the College of St. Benedict. She married Jerome Grow Sept. 14, 1957 at St. John’s Catholic Church. Mary Jane was devoted to daily prayer and had a special love of the rosary. She volunteered at St. John’s Area School, was a past member of the school board and taught religion classes for over 20 years. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, doing craft work, and making and donating rosaries. In her later years she enjoyed golfing. Mary Jane will be remembered for her cooking and baking and her love of family. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers.  Memorials are preferred to: Poor Clares Monastery or the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls.
She is survived by her children: Pam (John) Wolter, St. Charles; Joseph (Karen), Foley; Steve (Lynn), Sartell; Deb (Paul) Ruszat, St. Cloud; Richard (Christina) Cloquet; Cathy (Pete) Skwira, Gilman, 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren as well as brothers and sisters: Bill Kotsmith, Oak Park; Kay Lee (Jim Anderson) Auers, Cross Lake; Sally Borgert, Sauk Rapids; Terry (Sharon), Foley and Ginger (Buzz) Weisser of Blaine. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jerome and sister and brother-in-law, Sheila and Paul Garceau, sister-in-law, Joanie Kotsmith and brother-in-laws, Jim Auers and Bob Borgert.
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Joe Boyle, age 43, of Foley, passed away June 2, 2021, in Audubon, from accidental work-related injuries. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 8, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Gilman. The Rev. Matthew Langager and the Rev. Thomas Olson will con-celebrate. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. June 7 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and will continue 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church Tuesday. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Milaca Knights of Columbus, Council 11856 rosary will be at 6 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 7 p.m. Monday evening at the church. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Joseph Marlyn Boyle was born Feb. 4, 1978, in Princeton to Tony and Patricia (Sturdevant) Boyle. He graduated from Milaca High School, class of 1996, and attended Ridgewater Community College where he studied agricultural mechanics. He married Jeannie Smelter April 26, 2003, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. He worked as a truck driver for WW Transfer, Jeff Edmonds Trucking, the Gilman Co-op Creamery and currently worked for Northern Metal Recycling.  Joe also worked construction Fehn Construction, Astech Construction and also worked for Knife River. Joe will be fondly remembered as a gentle giant and his willingness to talk to anyone about anything.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and farming. The most important thing to Joe was his wife and his children and he will be greatly missed. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Milaca Knights of Columbus, Council 11856. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to: First National Bank of Milaca; Joseph Boyle Trust Fund.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannie of 18 years and sons, Travis, Darren and Benjamin, parents, Tony and Pat, Foreston, siblings: Mark (Ellie), Foreston; Sarah Boyle (Cody Dusbabek), Foreston and Mike, Foreston, as well as mother and father-in -law, Jerry and Pat Smelter, Gilman, and sisters-in-law; Joyce (Alex) Belanger, Foley and Julie Smelter (Jason Lee), Fergus Falls, five nieces and five nephews: AJ ((Molli), Nicole, Danielle, Kayla, Alicia, Jon, Landon, Steven, Megan and Craig as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins, godchildren and godmother, Linda Boyle and many many life-long friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Lucas, grandparents,  godfather, John Boyle and several aunts and uncles.
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Esther Helen Mastey, age 89, of Bloomington, formerly of Foley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully May 21, 2021 at her granddaughter’s home in Bloomington. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 1, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. Rev. Gregory Mastey will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m at the church Tuesday.  Service with Dignity provided by Foley Funeral Home.
Esther Helen Mastey was born June 16, 1931, the daughter of George and Frances (Witucki) Smiglewski in Benton County. Esther was baptized and confirmed at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Gilman. She attended country school near Foley. Esther married Aloysious and they were lifetime members of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
Esther’s work career included working as a house wife on her family’s farm in Gilman and a cook in Country Manor in Sartell.
She is survived by her daughter, Patti; granddaughter, Jessica; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  Esther was preceded in death by her parents, George and Frances; brothers, Clarence, Leonard, Richard, and Alfred; sisters, Valeria and Florence; and husband, Aloysious.
The family would appreciate assistance with funeral costs in lieu of flowers.
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Dolores “Mutzie” Cecilia Bursch was a wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She died May 19, 2021, at the age of 85 while residing at The Gardens at Foley nursing home in Foley. The family would like to thank all the staff at The Gardens who took great care of Dolores and a special thank you to administrator Tom, social worker Peter and case manager Katrina.
A Mass of Christian Burial took place at 10 a.m. May 24 at   the St. John’s Catholic Church in Foley. The Rev. Michael Wolfbauer officiated. Visitation was 9-10 a.m. at the church and burial followed in the parish cemetery. Service with dignity provided Foley Funeral Home.
Dolores Cecilia Bursch was born July 19, 1935, in Graham Township to Leo and Clara (Huver) Zuleger. She married Anthony Bursch Aug. 31, 1955, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Gilman.  Dolores was a waitress at the Rainbow Café and a house cleaner. She was a gifted and talented artist who enjoyed embroidering and crocheting.  Dolores was a homemaker and liked spending time with her family, playing cards and going to the casino with her husband. She was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Church, Foley where she was an usher.
Dolores is survived by her daughter, Linda (Gerald) Bettendorf, Foley; grandchildren, Anthony Bettendorf, St. Peter, and Nicole (Joel) Hopps, Hermantown; sister Ceal (Doug) Reiter of St. Cloud and brother Leo Jr. (Bev) Zuleger of Sartell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Clara;  husband, Anthony; brothers, Jerome Zuleger, Gerald Zuleger, Bobby Zuleger; and sister, Loretta (Zuleger) Bursch.
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Letha L. Corrigan, age 90, of Foley, passed away May 18, 2021, at The Gardens at Foley. Liturgical service took place at 2:30 p.m. May 22 at the Foley Funeral Home. Visitation was from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Foley Funeral Home. Burial took place at St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery, Duelm. Service with dignity provided by Foley Funeral Home.
Letha Lorraine (Muller) Corrigan was born April 6, 1931, in Roswell, Miner County, South Dakota, to Paul and Laura (Hoffmann) Muller.
Letha grew up in the rural Roswell, South Dakota,  with her 10 siblings. She attended Burbank school in Epiphany, South Dakota. When her mother died, Letha was 12 and she quit school to take care of her younger siblings and run a household that had no electricity or plumbing. It always bothered her that she was unable to finish her education. Letha was determined to graduate, and she earned her GED in her 50s.
She met her husband Jerome Corrigan on a blind date, which was arranged by her sister Marian. They saw the movie “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”. Apparently, the date was a success because they got married a few years later Jan. 4, 1951, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Howard, South Dakota. Early in their marriage they lived in Avon, Albany and New Brighton, eventually settling on their farm near Foley in 1957, where she worked as a homemaker and raised their children. Letha had a strong faith and was a very active member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm. She was the church organist at St. Lawrence and later at the Foley Nursing Center. She was a member of St. Anne’s Mission group and was a member of The Christian Mothers and served as president for The Christian Mothers from 1970-74. She also taught religion classes for many years and started/organized St. Lawrence’s parish library. Letha was a good cook and she made amazing fried chicken and baked bread that none of us can quite duplicate. Letha enjoyed crocheting, reading, playing piano and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her sons and daughters, Bill (Deb), Big Lake; Susan Corrigan, Milaca; Gary (Denise), Hillman; Anita (Donny) Montag, Foley; Betty (Dale) Bina, Emerado, North Dakota; 18 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren; and sister Marian, Mitchell, South Dakota.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jerome; daughter, Nancy and grandson, Jason; brothers and sisters, Loretta, Maurice, Lucille, Howard, Walt, Lewis, Ben, Gerry, Gertie.
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Frances Dobos, age 75, of Foley, passed away May 9, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital.  Mass of Christian Burial was  10:30 a.m. May 14 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morrill. The Rev. Matthew Langager will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. May 13 at the Foley Funeral Home and will continue from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church Friday morning.  Parish prayers were 6 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Frances Dolores Dobos was born Jan. 9, 1946 in Milaca, to Edwin and Loretta (Juetten) Broschofsky. She lived most of her life in Morrison County and married Donald Dobos Sept. 21, 1964 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Brennyville. She raised her family and farmed raising pigs with her husband near Morrill. She worked for Fanny Farmer in Minneapolis, the Pierz Villa and later at the Willmar Poultry Company in Foley. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, playing cards especially with her special group of ladies and connecting with family and friends on Facebook. Frances spent many hours making quilts for St. Elizabeth’s Church. She will be fondly remembered for being a great mother, grandmother, and an excellent cook. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morrill.
She is survived by her children: Kevin (Cheryl), Pierz; Shawn, Foley; Kim Dobos, Otsego; grandchildren: Dawson Dobos, Rebecca, Kristy and Joshua Broda:  step-granddaughter Ashley (Rahm) Brown; and step great-grandchildren: Tyler and David Brown as well as brothers and sister: Herb Broschofsky, Pierz; Dorothy Montag, Foreston; Jerome Broschofsky, Texas and Conrad Broschofsky of Milaca, and special cousin Kenny (Mary) Broshofske of Ogilvie. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Donald, step-grandson, Mathew Rahm, brother and sister and their spouses; Eugene (Lillian) Broschofsky, Lucille (Ray) Keehr, sister-in-law, Marcy Broschofsky and brother-in-law, Arnold Montag Sr, and nephews Chad Broschofsky and Jeffrey Montag.
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Mary Otremba, age 60, of Foley, passed away May 1, 2021, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. May 6 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Buckman. Visitation was from 9:30-1 a.m. Thursday at the church. The Rev. Kenneth Popp officiated and the burial took place in the parish cemetery. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Mary Elizabeth Otremba was born Sept. 29, 1960, in Little Falls, to Leo “Sandy” and Louise (Galama) Otremba. She was raised in Little Falls and graduated from Little Falls Community High School, class of 1979. Mary worked at St. Cloud State University an office manager, and also at St. Benedict’s Senior Community as a dietary aide. She loved spending time outdoors enjoying nature, wildlife and her cats. Mary also enjoyed many  types of music and loved to dance. She always looked forward to spending time with her family and friends. Mary took great pleasure in the simple things in life. She had a strong faith and was a devote Catholic. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Buckman.
She is survived by her brothers and sisters: Karen (Dale) Kutzorik, Clear Lake; Jean Otremba, Elmdale; Robert Otremba, Brainerd; James (Carol) Otremba, St. Cloud; Susan (Marcel) Pekarek, Foley; Richard Otremba, Hudson, Wisconsin; Allen (Rosie) Otremba, Hendersonville, Tennessee; Kenneth (Jean) Otremba, Hastings; Gary (Anne’) Otremba, Princeton and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ronald Otremba.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Poor Clare Monastery of Sauk Rapids.
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Donald Charles Schuler was born April 14, 1946, in Granite Falls, the son of Murvin and Leone (Sandberg) Schuler. Don’s working career started early with a paper route, then progressed to being hired to help two of his uncles on the farm. As a young boy, Don realized his need to accept Jesus as his Savior. His faith grew stronger through the years, his many life experiences allowed him to serve in varied capacities in the church, sharing through his actions the impact his relationship with Christ had on his life. Upon graduation from high school, Don attended Willmar Community College. Following college, Don joined the National Guard for a six-year stint.  On Nov. 26, 1966, Don and Jeri were united in marriage and to that union three children were born.
Don’s working years encompassed employment in eight companies in three states, mainly in manufacturing management.  Don enjoyed anything connected with horses and God’s creation, but his greatest love was for his family.
Don leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Jeri (Sorenson);  son, Scott (Brenda) Schuler of Foley;  daughter, Angela Schuler of Elk River;  daughter, Christa (Trevor) Duevel of Foreston;  granddaughter, Ella Duevel;  grandsons, Teagan Duevel, Wyatt Schuler, Garett Schuler and Everett Schuler;  sisters, Donna (Jerry) Larson, Linda Horning, Kathy (Rollie) Weberg, Mary (Dale) Streblow,  brother, Doug (Liz) Schuler;  also by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Don was preceded in death by his parents, Murvin and Leone Schuler and brother, Charles (Karen) Schuler.
We all mourn Don’s passing but do not despair knowing he is safe in the arms of his Savior.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at First Baptist Church in Milaca.  Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Milaca and continue one hour prior to the service at the church Saturday.
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Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, at Salem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud for Joyce M. Gilyard, age 91, of St. Cloud who was granted her angel wings April 29, 2021, from heart failure. Her final days were spent at her home surrounded by family. The  Rev. Timothy Routh will officiate and burial will be at South Santiago Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Tuesday at the church in St. Cloud. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Joyce was born March 8, 1930, in Dalbo to William and Birdie (Leaf) Hedstrom. Her Swedish father and mother were small dairy farmers in Dalbo. Growing up on their family farm, Joyce learned the art of milking cows, gardening, sewing and cooking. At a young age, she spent several years helping aunts and uncles at their farms. She graduated from Princeton High School and worked as a clerk and bookkeeper in Princeton and Minneapolis. She married Austen Gilyard March 14, 1953, at South Santiago Lutheran Church. They lived in St. Cloud on a farm (where Crossroads Center mall is now located), then moved near Becker, before buying their farm near St. Cloud. While raising her family, Joyce milked cows, raised chickens, and worked at Herberger’s. She was the second woman to be hired at Franklin Manufacturing before retiring after 30 years. Joyce was very mechanical and you could find her under the lawn mower, sharpening the blades or cleaning the carburetor. Her interests included family, gardening, fishing, sewing, sudoku, puzzles, playing cards and crafting. She devoted much of her time and energy teaching her grandchildren sewing, quilting, cutting out paper dolls, gardening, canning, baking and cooking. She won many blue ribbons at the fair for her beautiful quilts. She was considered a second mom and grandma to many.  Joyce was a patient, loving, caring, sweet person with a great sense of humor.
Survivors include her children, Marcy (Kenny) Rau of Sauk Rapids, Kermit (Debbie) Gilyard of Princeton, Carol (Mike Bendel) Gilyard of Long Prairie, Nancy (Dave) Wagner of Golden Valley, Dwight (Nancy) Gilyard of St. Cloud; sisters, June (Wendell) Peterson of New Brighton, Anna Mae Oelkers of St. Francis, Grace (Phil) Ward of Garrison; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Austen on Oct. 29, 2006; sisters, Willie (Sandy) Sandquist, Genevieve (Orville) Lindquist and Jeanette Hedstrom; and brother, Kenneth (Krista) Hedstrom.
A special thank you to CentraCare Hospice for the wonderful care given to Joyce, especially Amelia, Carrie and Janelle.
Obituary and guest book available online at www.williamsdingmann.com.
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A gathering of family and friends was 3-7 p.m. April 18 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Loren L. Prom, age 78, who died April 12, 2021, at the Little Falls Care Center after a short battle with dementia with his family by his side. There was a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. with the Rev. Scott Pogatchnik officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Due to COVID 19, social distancing and masks will be required.
 Loren was born April 13, 1942, the oldest of five children to Lawrence and Evelyn (Secord) Prom. He graduated in 1960 from Tech High School. Right after high school, he served his country in the United States National Guard. Loren married Doris Feneis June 20, 1964 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake. He farmed his entire life in rural St. Cloud.
In Loren’s younger years, you would find him on the dance floor whether it was square dancing on Friday nights or at a wedding doing the polka or waltz. He also loved a good card game of Buck Euchre or 500 and fishing on Mille Lacs Lake and Lake Bemidji. In the fall between milking cows, you could find him in his deer stand waiting for the big buck. In his later years, you could find him giving tractor rides to his grandkids. Loren was a member of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church where he was involved in the Men’s Group. He was also a member of the Ramey Creamery Board and the Benton County Ag Society for many years.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Doris of St. Cloud; daughters and son, Cheryl (Jeff) Landwehr of Ham Lake, Shelly (Brad) Gohmann of Clearwater, Linda (Paul) Steven of St. Cloud, Nancy (Mark) Nieters of Sartell, and Ted (Jody) Prom of Foley; 13 grandchildren, one great granddaughter and one great granddaughter on the way; brothers, Sid (Pat) Prom of St. Cloud and Mark (Elaine) Prom of St. Cloud; sister-in-law, Barb Prom of St. Cloud; brother-in-law, Jim Becker of St. Joseph; and many nieces and nephews.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Evelyn Prom; brother, Tom Prom; sister, Teresa Becker; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wendelin and Virginia Feneis; sisters-in-law, Mary Feneis and Elaine Ryder; and brother-in-law, Dick Deppa.
 Loren’s family would like to send a special heartfelt thank you to the Little Falls Care Center and Moments Hospice for the excellent care they gave Loren. It was greatly appreciated.
Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www.williamsdingmann.com
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Leon A. Weber, age 80, of Sartell, passed away April 1, 2021, in St. Cloud.
Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. April 7 at St. Joseph Catholic Community  in Waconia with the Rev. Stan Mader as Celebrant of the Mass. Visitation was 4-7 p.m.  Tuesday at the Johnson Funeral Home and Wednesday  one hour prior to Mass at the church. Interment was at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Leon Anthony Weber was born Feb., 25, 1941, in Waconia, the son of Edward Sr. and Catherine (Lano) Weber. He was baptized and later confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Community.  On Aug. 24, 1963, Leon was united in marriage to Madonna (Haines) Weber. Together they were blessed with three children.
Leon grew up in Laketown Township where he farmed with his father. In 1974, Leon purchased a new farm and moved to Foley. Leon was a hard worker and loved all things farming and the outdoors. He was fond of antique tractors and farming was always worked into a conversation.
Leon appreciated the classics. He adored classic TV, classic country, polka music and classic cars. Leon owned a 1931 Model A Coupe and was a member of the Mid State Ford Model A Club.
Leon’s faith and his family were his greatest treasures. He cherished his Bible, which he faithfully read and attended Bible study groups. In his neighborhood the kids always lovingly called him Grandpa or Uncle Leon. He had no enemies, was always friendly, always caring. He will be greatly missed.
Leon was preceded in death by his parents Edward Sr. and Catherine Weber; wife Madonna Weber; son Dale Weber; daughter Melissa Weber; brother Jerome Weber.
Leon is survived by his loving family: son and daughter-in-law Robert and LuAnn Weber of Foreston; grandchildren Christopher (Nicole) Weber, Jennifer (Chaunce) Shaw, Katherine (Jim) Wolak, Robert Weber Jr.; great-grandchildren Matthew, Tyler, Phoenix, Siqoya, Danica; brother and sisters Edward (Sally) Weber, Irene Schleicher, Lorraine Van Sloun; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Sharon Weber, Thomas and Mary Haines, Dorothy and David Gustafson; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Casket bearers were Bernie Weber, Tim Thaemert, Christopher Weber, Jennifer Shaw, Katherine Wolak, Robert Weber Jr.
In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.
Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. 952-442-2121 www.johnsonfh.com.
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Lois Marie Dierkes, age 77, of Foley, passed away peacefully March 30, 2021 at The Gardens at Foley. Visitation was 4-7 p.m., April 5 at the Foley Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with a visitation 11:30-12:30 prior to Mass. Burial will take place at the parish cemetery.  The Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate.
Lois was born August 18, 1943 in St. Cloud, to John and Mary (Tschacher) Abfalter, deceased.  She lived in Blaine for 20-plus years, where she raised three children with Dennis Dierkes. Eventually she returned to Foley. She enjoyed the casino, word searches, game shows and crafting, and especially meals out with family. Lois was a dedicated worker in the restaurant industry for many years. Her biggest priority in life was her family.
Lois will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children, Deb (Chris) Brown, Chrissy Hillman, Mike (Lynn) Dierkes. Her grandchildren include Ryan and Rob Brown, Eric Green and Lauren and Danielle Hillman; great- grandson Mason Green, and Daniel, David, John and Mark Dierkes. Her close family of 11 siblings includes four sisters: Joan Corrigan, Shirley Chmielewski, Judy Peschl and Mary Jo Barthelemy, and seven brothers: Jack, Bob, Jim, Ken, Michael, Eugene, and Dave Abfalter, as well as many loved in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
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Mabel Schibonski, age 98, passed away March 15, 2021, at Cokato Manor Nursing Home, Cokato.  Funeral services were 11 a.m., March 20 at the Foley Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Loder officiated.  Burial was at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Sauk Rapids.  Visitation was 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home Saturday. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Mabel Mary Schibonski was born June 22, 1922, in Sauk Rapids, to Edward and Wilhomine (Wenzel) Rubink. She graduated high school and married Delroy Schibonski Oct. 4, 1941 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids.  She loved and raised her family in Ramey.  In 1974, Mabel and Delroy moved to Foley.  Mabel was an exceptionally good cook, loved to garden and followed the Minnesota Twins for many, many years. Mabel also taught Sunday School for years as well as being involved in church, always singing with her beautiful voice in the church choir.  She was a past member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Foley and was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake.
She is survived by her children: Dennis (Roberta), St. Cloud; Katherine (Rodney) Miller, Howard Lake; Phyllis of Scottsdale, Arizona; Larry (Shirley), Brainerd; Douglas (Karen) of St. Francis and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Delroy and five siblings.
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Nita Stellmach, age 51, of Milaca, and formerly of Foley, passed away March 4, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 13, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Brennyville. The Rev, Matthew Langager will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery.  Visitation will be 10-11:00 a.m. at the church Saturday. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Nita Mary Stellmach was born Oct. 15, 1969, in St. Cloud, to Jerome and Margaret (Gorecki) Stellmach. She graduated from Foley High School in 1989. She worked at the DAC for several years. Nita was a sassy, flirty, loving and kind person. She loved the outdoors, feeding and watching the birds, fishing and driving the boat. She loved dancing, riding her bike, country music and western movies. She liked to play sports and had many medals from the Special Olympics. Mostly, Nita loved to spend time with her family and was always a joy to be around. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, the St. Elizabeth Christian Mothers and the Hillman Legion Auxiliary.
She is survived by her sisters and brother: RoseAnne (John) Gotvald, Foley; Bernadine (Norman) Latterell, Foley; Geri Ann (Dennis) Scholl, Foley; Cynthia (John) Alden, Foley and Gerard (Darla) Stellmach of Foley and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and two great-great nephews.      
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Funeral services were 11 a.m. March 6, at  Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Princeton, for Ronald E. Shelley, age 83, of Princeton, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family March 1, 2021. The Rev. Shari Routh officiated. Visitation was 4-8 p.m.  March 5 at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Princeton, and one hour prior to the service at church Saturday. Burial will be in the West Branch Cemetery, Long Siding.
Ronald was born to Albert and Regina (Bertrum) Shelley Sept. 24, 1937, in Princeton. He spent his youth in the Princeton area. Ronald served his country honorably as a member of the National Guard from 1958-62. He was married to ShirleyAnn Montag May 6, 1961, at West Branch Lutheran Church, and together they raised their six children. Ronald had worked at Verti Flo in Princeton, but most of his life was spent farming with his family. Ronald was a dedicated member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Above all else in life, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to all who knew him.
Ronald is survived by his children, Connie (Kenneth) Henchen, Julie Anderson, Jean (Brad) Wesloh, Kristi (Kevin) Santema, Dale (Tori) Shelley, and Darrel Shelley; grandchildren, Dale Henchen, Kari (Brett) Kroska, Susan (Alex) Kroska, Tim (Katie Zachman) Looney, Andrew (Ashley Minske) Wesloh, Allison, and Cade Wesloh, Sophie, Ricky (Kelly), and Cassie (Mercedes Unger) Patten, and Alex (Mackenzie Bialka) Shelley, Jack, Owen, Max, Matthew, Michael, and Olivia Shelley; step-grandchildren, Mitchell (Abby), Mackenzie (CJ Rahm) Santema, and Grace (Charlie) Lentner; great-grandchildren, Ella, Britteny, Alaina, Jacob, and Brooke Kroska, Kenady Henchen, Millard Patten, and Lennon Shelley; step-great grandchildren, Lillian and Beau Santema, Chase, Chett, and Colton Lentner, and Sawyer Rahm; siblings, Larry, Kathleen, Helen, and Joyce; and many other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife of 57 years, ShirleyAnn in 2019; son-in-law, Larry Patten; siblings, James Shelley, Ardis Kettleholdt, Dennis Shelley, and Kenneth Shelley; brothers-in-law, Dave and Royce; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Shelley; and nephew, Terry Shelley.       
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Richard Roy Herbst was born March 20, 1936 in Glendorado Township, Benton County, to Roy and Loretta (Jaeckels) Herbst. The oldest of 10 children, he attended school through the eighth grade and then helped run the family dairy farm.
Richard’s sister, Lenore, introduced him to Maurine Johnson in 1956. By their second date, he knew he was going to marry her. They were married June 1, 1957, at St John’s Catholic Church in Foley. Simply stated, he adored her for the rest of his life. They settled in the Foreston area in 1962 where they lived and dairy farmed and together proudly raised 11 children.
He worked several jobs in his early years, working at the paper mill in Sartell, construction work, and owning and operating his own milk can routes. More than any other work he did, Richard loved being a farmer, milking his dairy cows, working the land, and raising cattle. He ran his dairy operation until 2002 when the family farm, Autumn Acres, was sold. He continued to crop farm (hay) until he was 80 years old and would often say he felt like he was 20 years old when he was driving his tractors. He found incredible joy in talking about, looking at, and buying tractors, especially the first tractor he ever owned, his 1936 “B” John Deere. Despite the groans from his children, he never passed an implement dealership that he didn’t drive through looking at farm equipment.
As an active and long-standing member of the St Louis Bertrand Catholic Parish in Foreston, Richard served in many roles, including pastoral council member, usher and perpetual adoration adorer. He especially enjoyed leading the rosary before Mass, organizing and serving the Lenten fish frys, and talking to everyone after Mass. Richard was also an active third- and fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Bishop Marty Councils 3603 and 11856. He served in many capacities, including grand knight, membership recruiter, fourth-degree honor guard, passing out buckets of Tootsie Rolls for Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and driving the KofC float and tossing candy in local parades.
Richard was engaged in many community organizations over the years, including the Benton Communications Company, formerly the Benton Cooperative Telephone Company, where he served as director for 40 years from 1979 to 2019. He was also active with the Mille Lacs County Soil and Water Conservation Service, the Mille Lacs County American Dairy Association and the Dairy Herd Improvement Association. After he retired from farming, he and Maurine delivered Meals on Wheels for many years in the Milaca and Foreston community.
In winter months, you could find Richard doing one of his favorite pastimes: attending wrestling matches. Starting as a parent, then as a grandpa and great-grandpa and ultimately as a booster club member and town super fan, he loved supporting all wrestlers from the little beginners to the varsity and junior varsity wrestlers in the Milaca wrestling program.
After a life well lived, Richard passed away Feb. 12, 2021, at the age of 84 years, 10 months and 23 days at home along the Rum River in Milaca, surrounded by his large, loving and loud family who collectively cared for him with assistance from CentraCare Hospice. Richard will be deeply missed by his devoted wife of 63 years, Maurine; his children, Barbara (Jeffrey) Jacobson of Milaca, Paul Herbst (Sheryl) of Foreston, Daniel (Lorie) Herbst of Princeton, Karen (Albin) Swenson of Milaca, Mark (Carrie) Herbst of Foreston, Mary Stanley of St Louis Park, Lowell (Michele) Herbst of Foreston, Dale (Nancy) Herbst of Foley, Norman Herbst of Foreston, Nancy (Alan) Frerich of Foreston and Colleen (Steven) Kasella of Morrill; 26 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren (and counting); his siblings, Jimmy Herbst, Jeanette Rahm, Janice (Bill) Spiczka, LeRoy (Cathy) Herbst, David (Catherine “Kitty”) Herbst, Ronnie (Marie) Herbst and Duane (Bette) Herbst, his brother-in-law Valentine “Mac” Udermann, and also by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law Elizabeth “Betty” and Albert Janson, sister Lenore Udermann, sister-in-law Jane Herbst, brother-in-law Denis Rahm, and granddaughters Rebecca Jacobson and Elli Kasella.
Richard devoted his life to his family, to his church, and to helping others. He will be remembered for his kind and loving nature, his friendship, and his willingness to do anything for others.
Public visitation was 2-8 p.m. Feb. 19 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Foreston.  Private Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Louis Catholic Church, followed by burial at the parish cemetery. The funeral Mass will be livestreamed on the Four Pillars of Faith Area Catholic Community Facebook page. Arrangments  Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home-Milaca.        
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Ervin David, age 87, of Foley passed away Feb. 20, 2021, at Eden Brook Care Center, St. Cloud. Mass of Christian Burial will be noon, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Duelm.  The Rev. Joseph Bachowski will officiate. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Foley Funeral Home and from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church Wednesday. Burial with full military honors will take place in the parish cemetery.
Ervin Philip David was born April 28, 1933, in St. George Township, Benton County, to William and Mathilda (Brunn) David. As a young man, he farmed with his father before entering the United States Marines where he served honorably from 1953-55. He married Lois Kuhn Feb. 28, 1957, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church and she preceded him in death on April 10, 1999. He later married Violet (Miller) Moeller Sept. 22, 2001, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.  Ervin farmed most of his life and also worked in building construction for Winkelman Building Enterprises where he was job site supervisor. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends every Saturday in Santiago, old-time music, singing, woodworking and the occasional auction. Ervin knew many people, had many friends and will be remembered for being a kind and friendly man. He was an active member of the Foley American Legion where he served on the funeral honor guard for many years; member of the Duelm Knights of Columbus and a life member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
He is survived by his wife, Violet, Foley and daughter, Betty David, Maplewood, stepson Donald Moeller (Delores), Foley, step grandchildren Jill (Rob) Moeller, Josh Moeller, Foley, and Chad Moeller, step great grandson Gavin Moeller, Foley, his sister Agnes Hoffmann, Pillager, nieces, nephews and their children.  He is also survived by in-laws: Pat David, Foley, Darlene Kuhn, Brainerd, David Kuhn, Foley, Leon Moeller, Foley, Jay Kuhn, Missouri, and Violet’s siblings: Celia Marquette, Maple Lake and Ruth (John) Pappenfus of Royalton.
Preceded in death by his infant daughter Jolene, 1973, wife Lois, 1999, son Barney, 2003, daughter Michelle, 2020, his parents, siblings Donald, Bill, Celia, Eleanor, Katherine, and Helen. He was also preceded by: Myrtle David, Joe Ruhoff, Rueban Brambrink, Gene Denfeld, David Hoffmann, Delores “Whoopee” Moeller, Arlene and Gervais Kosloski, Alfred “Buzzy” Kuhn, Gene Kuhn, Priscilla Kuhn, Delia Marquette, Chuck and Virginia Miller.                            F-8-1B  

Priscilla Kuhn, age 70, of Foley, passed away from cancer Feb. 2, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Feb. 8 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm. The Rev. Joseph Bachowski officiated and burial took place in the parish cemetery.  Visitation was 10-11 a.m. at the church Monday. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Priscilla Jane Kuhn was born March 30, 1950, in Colusa, California. to Victor and Emma (Ahlman) Turek. She graduated from Princeton High School. She married David Kuhn Nov. 30, 1968, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Duelm.  She worked as a home health care aide for Benton County and CentraCare for several years. She enjoyed cooking and baking and shopping for gifts.  After her retirement she enjoyed reading, spending time with her grandchildren and watching the “Price is Right” and “Wheel of Fortune.”  Priscilla and David especially enjoyed camping trips to Texas and four-wheeling while camping in Arizona as well as traveling to Mexico and Hawaii.
She is survived by her husband, David of Foley, son and daughter; Brian, Foley and Jamie (Jeff Martin), Foley and grandchildren: Carter, Connor, Bailey and Mackenzie. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Tim.  The family would like to thank the staff at CentraCare Home Health and Hospice.       
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Orville W. McCormick, age 85, passed away Jan. 20, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. A private family memorial service will take place at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Foley Funeral Home. The Rev. Bev Brock will officiate. Burial will take place at Lone Pine Cemetery. Service with Dignity proved by the Foley Funeral Home.
Orville William McCormick born May 14, 1935, in Ronneby to Basil and Pearl McCormick. He married Edna (Olson) McCormick June 23, 1954. They were married for 65 years at Lakin Community Church in Hillman.
Orville was a very hard working man and formally worked for Gene Keehr, Wiltgen Trucking, owned McCormick Drywall, owned McCormick Oil Company and ended his career driving truck for Amcon Block of St. Cloud. He was always willing to give a helping hand for anyone that needed it.
He proudly served as a volunteer fireman for the Foley Fire Department for 25 years. He enjoyed traveling in his motor home with his wife and family, camping, snowmobiling, fishing and hunting. Most of all, he loved getting together with his entire family. Through it all, he knew God was with him and he learned to trust in The Lord.
He is survived by his wife Edna (Olson) McCormick of St. Cloud and two children Cindy Kiffmeyer of St. Cloud and Pam (Donnie) Talmage of Amery, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Brandon, Lana (Jesse), Shana, Josh, Terry, and Bristy and 10 great -grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Basil and Pearl; son, Terry; sister, Issie; and niece, Susan.
Those wishing to offer memorials in Orville’s memory are asked to consider donating to the charity of American Cancer Society, Shiners Hospital for Children, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The surviving family would like to express gratefulness and appreciation to the staff of The Coborn Cancer Center, CentraCare Home Healthcare and Hospice, Dr. Kevin Stiles of Foley Medical Center, and Nurse Lilian at The St. Cloud Hospital.        
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