All Obituaries

Vernon L. Heineman, of Mora, formerly of Grasston, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home.  He was 89 years old. Vernon was born on April 28, 1934, to parents Lester and Viva (Ward) Heineman.  He grew up in the West Rock area of Pine City.  He joined the Air Force in 1956, and following his discharge in 1958, he worked in construction. In 1961, Vernon and Donna Giese were married.  They moved to the Mora area in 1963 and wanted to farm.  They purchased...

Lois Marie Cunningham, of McGregor, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Golden Horizon in Aitkin.  She was 84 years old. Lois was born on November 2, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents Russel and Gertrude (Fisher) Dickison.  She was united in marriage to Robert Cunningham and blessed with four children, Cheryl, Russel, Vicky, and Richard.  Lois worked at Honeywell for many years.  Lois loved to make all kinds of crafts and was part of the quilting group at...

Joe Michael Tomczak, of St. Cloud and Grasston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital.  He was 39 years old.Joe was born on January 9, 1985 on the Andrews Airforce Base in Maryland to parents William and Patricia (Kabacinski) Tomczak.Joe was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Clarice Kabacinski, and Stanley Tomczak.He is survived by his parents Bill and Tricia Tomczak; sister Kristi Tomczak; nieces, Kailey and Jessa Tomczak; many other...

Helen Dorene Doffing, of Mora, formerly of Braham and Milaca, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Eastwood Senior Living in Mora.  She was 88 years old. Helen was born on April 9, 1936, at home in Newport, Minnesota to parents Harrison and Mabel (Baker) Wells.  She attended school in Newport and St. Paul Park High School.  On December 1, 1952, Helen was united in marriage to Clifford Joseph Doffing on the Fort Sill army base in Oklahoma.  Two months later, Cliff...

April 5, 2024 saw heaven gain an angel as Doreen Hewitt’s multi-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia came to an end. Doreen’s life was filled with love and care for her friends and family. “Mother” was the name she loved best, and no one’s eyes gleamed brighter than hers when acting in that role. Doreen was happiest holding or playing with one of the “little ones” in her life. Whether it was a home cooked meal or sitting cross...

Muriel Ann Blesi, of Mora, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Eastwood Senior Living in Mora.  She was 73 years old. Muriel was born on July 15, 1950 in Princeton, Minnesota to parents Gordon and Ruth (Snyder) Thomazin. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Michael Thomazin and Mark Thomazin. She is survived by her former spouse Harry Blesi; children, Tammy (Joseph) Owens, Richard Blesi, Ella (Lee) Stenstrom, and George (Brita) Blesi; 16 grandchildren, 12 great...

Larry Lee Fluegge, of Mora, formerly of Castlewood, SD and Maricopa, AZ; passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Welia Health in Mora.  He was 78 years old. Larry was born on December 6, 1945, in New Ulm, Minnesota to parents Henry and Laverna (Ross) Fluegge.  He grew up on the family farm near Kroschel.  After graduating from Hinckley High School in 1963, he joined the United States Navy.  He served on the USS Saratoga until his discharge in 1966.  He returned...

Jane Ann Delia Lindquist, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Nord house in Mora, MN.   Jane was born in Braham, MN on March 12, 1956, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Peterson) Lindquist. She was born with challenges the doctor told her parents to take her home and love her and that is just what they did. Jane was at home with her family in Ogilvie until she moved to the Brighter Day group home in Mora. She started special education classes in Brunswick a few...

Anthony "Tony" Clifford Udean, of Braham, formerly of Blaine, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Parmly on the Lake in Chisago City, Minnesota.  He was 77 years old. Tony was born on May 17, 1946 in Rush City, Minnesota to parents Clifford and Dorthy (Ritter) Udean. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children, Sherri (Norman) Pool, Darrin (Danielle) Udean, Jody (Nick) Cunningham; grandchildren, Jen (Steve), Jessica (Andrew), Alyssa (Chris),...

James Ervin Richter, of Mora, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at home surrounded by family.  He was 71 years old.Known as Jim, Jimmy, occasionally Jimbo, and he playfully, with the kids took on “The Claw”, “The Terminator” and Bob Dylan through singing impersonations. He was known widely as a loving father, husband, and grandfather. Jim lived and breathed for his wife and family.Jim was born on June 6, 1952, in Fargo, North Dakota to parents Ervin and Betty (Hugh)...