 Don Giesen
May 21, 1940 - July 24, 2024 Donald J. Giesen, age 84, of Union Hill, died peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Don was born on May 21, 1940, in New Prague, to Casper and Isabelle (Ruhland) Giesen. He spent his entire life in Union Hill and graduated from New Prague High School. He entered the US Army and served a 13-month tour in the Vietnam Conflict. On September 27, 1969, Don married Ruth E. Siemon at St. John’s Catholic Church in Union Hill. Don worked as a finish carpenter for Busch/KA Witt Construction for 44 years, retiring in 2000.
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 James Brennan
December 21, 1943 - June 25, 2024 It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we announce the passing of James Michael Brennan, on June 25, 2024. He was a beloved member of the Hinckley community. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to J.D and Susan (Saloka) Brennan, on December 21, 1943, and raised in Hinckley, Minnesota. James graduated from Hinckley High School in 1961 before furthering his education and graduating from St. Cloud State College in 1965. He proudly served in the Army Reserves from 1965 to 1971.  Steve Rader
February 3, 1930 - March 31, 2024 Stephen Andrew Rader, 94 of Rollingstone, MN passed away peacefully at St Elizabeth’s Care Center on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. He was born February 3, 1930 to John and Florence (Sherman) Rader. He graduated from Rollingstone Holy Trinity School and made Rollingstone his lifelong home. He is survived by his high school sweet heart and wife of 72 years, Constance (Lewis), his son Paul (Vicki), daughters Dawn, and Cheryl (Robert Julich). He leaves behind 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, 4 sisters and a brother. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters, and son-in-law David Courtier. He loved his family dearly and will be missed by them and the community he lived in.  James Wells
September 11, 1940 — March 13, 2023 James "Jim" G. Wells, age 82 of Richville, MN, died Monday, March 13, 2023 at Perham Living. He was born to Alvin and Dorothy (Ryder) Wells on September 11, 1940. Jim was a life-long farmer and spent his working years farming in Richville. He will be remembered for his love of baseball, horses, friends, and family. Complete Obituary  Gary "Goose" Hess
February 14, 1955 - February 13, 2023 Gary L. Hess died on Monday, February 13, 2023, at his home in Alexandria at the age of 67. Gary Lee Hess, the son of Kenneth and Sara (Ryan) Hess, was born on February 14, 1955, in Sleepy Eye, MN. He graduated from Fairfax High School in the class of 1973. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Rebecca Schweiss on April 23, 1977 at St. Andrew’s Church, Fairfax. Together they raised two children, Paul and Emily. Gary worked most of his career as a salesman for Dubois Chemical and currently with Troy Chemical.  Tom Rademacher
July 28, 1949 - January 5, 2023 Tom Rademacher, age 73, of Rosen passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Thomas Michael Rademacher was born on July 28, 1949 to parents Marcus and Clara (Laners) Rademacher in Ortonville, Minnesota. Tom loved his family, church, and Rosen Express baseball. Tom married Jeannie Roggenbuck on September 4, 1971. Growing up on the family farm outside Rosen was something that Tom cherished. Being the 8th of 11 children, a deep love of family and church was instilled at an early age. He was baptized and confirmed, and also attended 1st through 8th grades at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and School in Rosen. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1967.  Jerry Riewer
April 15, 1937 - November 16, 2022 Gerald “Jerry” Riewer, age 85, died peacefully on November 16, 2022, surrounded by family in St. Cloud Hospital. Jerry and his twin sister, Geraldine, were born to John “Jack” and Cecelia Riewer in Bagley, Minnesota on April 15, 1937. When Jerry and Geraldine were 8 years old their mother died. Their Aunt Theresa Thul then helped raise Jerry, Geraldine, and their siblings Leroy, Eileen, Rose, and Peter. Nine years later when their father died, Theresa raised the kids on her own and refused to separate the children into foster care. Jerry attended Bagley Schools and participated in basketball and baseball. He graduated from Bagley H.S. in 1955. He went one year to Bemidji State University, and then worked a year as a Merchant Marine on the sister ship to the Edmond Fitzgerald on the Great Lakes. He realized that this type of work wasn’t for him so he returned to Bemidji State and graduated in 1960 with a Physical Education and Biology degree. While at Bemidji State he played Baseball and Basketball. |