All Obituaries

Vera Goligowski, 100, of Browerville, passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by family on May 6, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Browerville, with Fr. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Christian Mother's Rosary will be held at 9:45 am. Burial will be held at Christ the King Catholic Cemetery, Browerville. Vera was born on October 21, 1920, in...

Delona was born May 23, 1933 in Moran Township to Floyd and Gertrude (Cordie) Judd.  She graduated from Little Falls High School and for a short time, worked at Munsingwear.  Delona was united in marriage to Angelo Smieja on May 13, 1954 and they operated a farm in rural Cushing.  When they retired, Delona and Angelo moved to Widow Lake near Hackensack.  She enjoyed sewing and embroidery, gardening, making maple syrup, refinishing furniture, gardening, fishing, dancing,...

Harry Lloyd Carlson was born to Oscar and Emma (Brabec) Carlson on October 12, 1927 on the family farm in Ward Township.  He married Florence Sadlo September 10, 1949 and two children were born to this union: Karen and Wayne.  Harry farmed for many years and worked at Agri-Valley in Clarissa.  When Harry retired, he and Florence moved into Browerville and he worked at the Todd County Transfer Station for a short time.  In his retirement, Harry was always willing to help...

Jerome Henry was born May 24, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to Clarence & Helen (Szotek) Marcoullier.  He graduated high school from the Marmion Military Academy. Jerome graduated from Notre Dame College receiving a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Journalism. He married Arlene Jedlinski on August 22, 1964.  Jerome worked several jobs in Chicago: Foreman at Republic Steel, Manager at Montgomery Wards, sold truck trailers at Trail Mobile and ran Clarence's...

Gary Walter Schnell was born May 31, 1950 in Mineola, Long Island, New York to Walter and Lillian Schnell. His childhood days were spent in North Babylon, Long Island, New York, where he graduated from high school in 1968. During high school, he worked at the beach and loved to surf. In 1969, he attended Woodstock Music Festival, which he was very proud of! Gary and Marla Jane Nelson met at an auction sale in Alexandria, MN in April 1976…and he always joked that he bid too high! They...

Gloria was born March 15, 1934, in Eagle Valley Township, to Leo & Pauline (Fuchs) Cuchna.  After graduation, Gloria attended college at St. Cloud to earn her teaching degree.  Gloria married Silverius Hauer in 1957; after Silverius’s death she married William Christensen on March 24, 1970.  She enjoyed following her children and grandchildren’s sporting events, going shopping, and getting her hair and nails done.  Gloria was a member of Christ the King...

Connie was born June 2, 1958 to George and Mary (Hokanson) Denny, Jr. in Clarissa.  She attended Clarissa Public School and graduated in 1976. Except for a short period of time when Connie worked at Jennie-O and lived in Litchfield, she lived in Clarissa and surrounding areas.  She was a very compassionate and kind person who loved her family deeply.  Connie enjoyed movies, dogs, babies, crocheting, puzzles, camping and baking; she was a long-time member of TOPS and won many...

Connie was born June 22, 1942 in Hartley, Iowa to Henry and Jenny (Stangle) Hinders. She graduated valedictorian from Spirit Lake High School in 1960.  Connie married William Joseph Morisch in Spencer, Iowa on April 4, 1961.  They moved to Minnesota while growing their family of five sons.  Connie worked a variety of jobs while Bill drove semi-truck.  They enjoyed spending as much time as they could at the cabin fishing and “just relaxing”. Connie moved into...

Curtis Lee was born on June 6, 1965, in Sauk Centre to LaVerne Jr. & Barbara Jean (Starry) Graves.  After graduation in 1983, he went to work for Starry Construction.  On September 2, 1988, Curtis married Barbara Rosenow.  Over the years he worked for several companies; Bauerly’s Construction, Knife River Construction, Mayo Construction of North Dakota, and lastly Riley Brothers Construction as a Superintendent.  Curtis was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed...

The Reverend Hollis Bishop passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8th, 2021 at the age of 81.  Hollis had a brief battle with cancer but spent his final weeks pain free and comfortable, enjoying many conversations with beloved friends and family members.  Hollis Bishop was born on September 20th, 1939 in Bigfork, MN.  The son of Jesse and Mildred (Wright) Bishop, he was the youngest of five siblings. Hollis spent most of his youth in Bigfork, prior to moving to the...