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04/27/2026

Lorna B. Lange

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Lorna Bernice Lange, who passed away peacefully in her home in the early morning of April 26, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Drive Fore Cancer: CHI/St. Gabriel's Hospital, 815 2nd Street SE, Little Falls, MN 56345.

Lorna is survived by her devoted husband, Peter of 48 and 1/2 years; her four loving children, Greg (Lisa) of Crosslake, MN, Brad of Little Falls, MN, Amber of San Francisco, CA, and Sarah (Ryan) of Moundsview, MN; her 8 adoring grandchildren and one great granddaughter. She is also survived by her loving brothers Gene of Fairbanks, AK, Dave (Cherylene) of South Carolina, Ron (Sandy) of Belgrade, MT, and Rick of Helena, MT; sisters-in-law, Marguerite (John), Sheila (Scott); and brother-in-law, Paul (Annette).

Lorna will be remembered for her strength, her love for her family, and the quiet presence she brought into the lives of those around her. She will be deeply missed and forever held in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

A private celebration of her life will be held with immediate family and loved ones.

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04/26/2026

Leander "Lee" John Maus

Leander “Lee” Maus, 89 year old resident of Pierz, passed away on April 24th, 2026, at his home in Pierz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5th, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz with Father Aaron Nett officiating and Father Kenneth Popp concelebrating. A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4th, and again from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5th, at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz. A rosary service will be held at 4:00 p.m., and a Knights of Columbus prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, the 4th, at the visitation. The burial will be held in the parish cemetery.

A full and complete notice to follow shortly.

Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is Cherishing the Memory and Celebrating the Life of Leander.

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04/24/2026

Audrey "Audge" Anne Soltis

Audrey “Audge” Soltis, 69 year old resident of Bowlus, passed away on Thursday, April 23 at her home. A funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 30th, at Community Country Church in Holdingford with Pastor Gregg Valentine officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29th, at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls, and again from 10:00 until the hour of service on Thursday at the church. The burial will be held in the South Elmdale Cemetery.

Audrey Anne Soltis was born on May 21st, 1956, to parents Norma (Rafferty) and Alexander Kotzer in Little Falls. She grew up moving many places as her father was in the military. She especially enjoyed living near the ocean in California. Audge’s family eventually moved back to Holdingford, where she would attend Holdingford High School. Audge met the love of her life, Scott, at a gathering, and the two immediately hit it off. She was united in marriage to Scott Soltis on June 28th, 1975, in the South Elmdale Congregational Church. The couple made their home in Bowlus, where they would raise their three boys. As Scott began to work as an over-the-road truck driver, Audge made sure to keep her boys out of trouble. She would even write down lists of all that had happened while Scott was away so he would be informed when he got back. Audge made sure their home was always tidy, there was always a delicious meal on the table, and her family was cared for.

Audge enjoyed traveling with Scott, whether it was in the semi-truck or on the motorcycle. Every year on their anniversary, Scott would take Audge on a trip in his truck all around the country. They made many trips to the ocean, which she still loved from her childhood.

Audge’s family was the most important part of her life. She would organize big family barbecues to gather everyone together for a time of laughter and joy. Once her children had grown up and started their own families, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, especially supporting them by attending their sporting events. She also loved making her specialty popcorn to share with her grandchildren. Audge also adored her pet Yorkies, lovingly caring for the pups and buying many treats and accessories for them. She liked to shop, especially when it came to shopping for gifts for her children, grandchildren, or her beloved Yorkies. Her family remembers her always being there to support them and care for them.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Scott Soltis of Bowlus; sons, Jeremy (Sherry) Soltis of Freeport, Trevor (Melissa) Soltis of Upsala, and Ryan (Amy) Soltis of Opole; brothers, Robert Robetor of Jackson, MO, Kenny (Kathy) Kotzer of Clear Lake, Rick (Bianca) Kotzer of St. Cloud, David Kotzer of Bowlus, Billy (Deidra) Kotzer of Hackensack, and Danny (Cathy) Kotzer of Sartell; sisters, Donna Koltes of Richmond, Darlene (Dotzie) Kotzer of Holdingford, Phyllis of St. Cloud, Lori (Kevin) Vredenburg of Pequot Lakes, and Shirley Kotzer of Alaska; and her 7 grandchildren.

Audge is preceded in death by her parents, Norma (Rafferty) and Alexander Kotzer; sister Carol Robetor; brother, Tony Kotzer; parents-in-law, Dale and Delores Soltis; and infant grandchild Tatum.

Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is Cherishing the Memory and Celebrating the Life of Audge.

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04/23/2026

Anne Catherine Marsolek

Anne Catherine Marsolek, 101 year old resident formerly of Sobieski, passed Thursday, April 23 at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday. April 28 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Otto’s Care Center Chapel. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the service on Tuesday at St. Otto’s Care Center. The burial will be held at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Sobieski on Tuesday, April 28 at 1:15 P.M.

Anne Catherine Super was born on July 27, 1924 in Swanville Township, Morrison County, MN to the late Michael and Elizabeth (Kedrowski) Super. Anne grew up in Swanville Township on the family farm south of Flensburg, MN. She attended school in Flensburg, MN.

Anne was united in marriage to Jerome Casper Marsolek on October 17, 1944 at Sacred Heart Church in Flensburg, MN. Anne and Jerome farmed in Swan River Township, where they raised their four children. They retired from farming in 1989, moving into Sobieski, MN. Anne enjoyed dancing, the Minnesota Twins, bingo, playing cards, painting at the age of 99, she won First Premium blue ribbon for two of her paintings at the Morrison County Fair. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.

Anne moved into Alverna Apartments in 2004 and into St. Ottos’ Care Center in July of 2021.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Ronald (Diane) Marsolek of Fifty Lakes, Mary Lou (Tim) Krabbenhoft of Aurora, CO; grandchildren, Michelle (Jeff) Bickford of Champlin, MN, Trisha (Dan) Owens of Andover, MN, Kari Krabbenhoft of Prescott, AZ, Travis (Michelle) Krabbenhoft of Aurora, CO, Graham (Debbie) Marsolek of Waite Park, MN, Dustin (Kati) Marsolek of Big Lake, MN, Emily (Josh) McCarty of Elk River, MN; 13 great-grandchildren, Jack, Alex, Brynn, Conrad, Sadie, Gavin, McKenna, Harper, Beckham, Elaine, Elyse, Kierra, Evan and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Elizabeth Super; husband, Jerome Marsolek; son's, Roger and Gregory Marsolek; sister, Marian (Super) Sobania, Agnes Super, Bernie (Super) Quandt and many brother and sister-in-law’s.

Her love will continue to live on through all who knew her. She will be forever missed, forever in our hearts.

Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is Cherishing the Memory and Celebrating the Life of Anne.

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04/21/2026

Michael J Boser

Michael Boser of Little Falls, formerly of Pierz, passed away at St. Gabriel's Hospital on April 21st.

Michael was born on May 27th, 1941, to Fred and Tillie Boser. He graduated from Pierz Memorial High School.

He is survived by his siblings, Ann Kahlhamer, Brigid Tunic, Irene Fiegen, Heddy (Gary) Campbell, Mary Boser, and Susie (David) Gall.

Private services will be held at Emblom Brenny on Friday, April 24th.

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04/21/2026

Shirley Ann Kurtz

Shirley Ann Kurtz, 83 year old resident of Pierz, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 21 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 11:00 A.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls with Father Patrick Hoeft officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of the service on Saturday at the funeral home. The burial will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Pierz.

Shirley Ann Nohner was born on February 20, 1943 in Eden Lake Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to the late Elmer and Rose (Schmit) Nohner. She grew up and attended school in the Isle area. She was united in marriage to Richard Kurtz on October 8, 1960. The couple made their home East of Pierz and were blessed with seven children, Caroline, Janet, Donna, Sharon, Linda, Nancy and Wayne. Shirley worked side by side with her husband, Richard on the family farm from 1960 until 1992. Richard died on July 6, 1998 and Shirley continued living on the family farm. She eventually moved into Pierz, where she has resided for the past 20 years. Shirley most recently worked at the Little Falls Walmart from 2000 until 2022. She enjoyed playing bingo, playing cards and shaking dice, gardening and tending to her flowers. Shirley treasured her time spent with family and her pet cat, Mitsy.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Caroline (Jack) Mitchell, Janet Kurtz, Donna Burczyk, Sharon Kurtz, Linda Kurtz, Nancy Kurtz and Wayne (Theresa) Kurtz; sister-in-law, Betty Nohner; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Sue (Ed) Vanderheyden, Steve Nohner and Alan (Carey) Nohner.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Kurtz; brothers, Jim, Bob and Joe Nohner; great granddaughter, Serena Welle and a son-in-law, Walter Burczyk.

She requests no donations, no thank you cards will be sent. Please pay it forward to someone in need!

Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is Cherishing the Memory and Celebrating the Life of Shirley Ann.

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04/21/2026

Daniel Matthew Girtz

Daniel M. Girtz, 86 year old resident of Pierz, passed away on Thursday, April 16 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A private family service will be held.

Daniel Matthew Girtz was born on April 19, 1939 in Pierz, MN to the late Jake and Rose (Medek) Girtz. He attended school in Pierz and graduated from Memorial High School in 1957. Dan worked for a short time in St. Paul where he met his beautiful, loving and devoted wife, Jan. He was united in marriage to Janet Brandvold on July 8,1961 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The couple made their home in Pierz, MN.

He was very proud of growing up on the family farm in Pierz with his 17 siblings, his experience as a farmer, and his career in construction. His construction resume included many beautiful homes, numerous remodeling projects, numerous designs and built cabinets, furniture, doll houses, picture frames, and more. Even in retirement, he was busy daily in his “shop” with various building projects for family and friends.

He loved his years pitching horseshoes, in leagues and tournaments in Genola and locations around Minnesota. He valued the spirit of kindness that was passed on to him by his parents. He was most proud when he knew his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were helping others, in their work or personal lives.

Jan was truly the love of his life, in his final stay at the hospital, with every nurse who cared for him, he shared many stories of how beautiful, smart, kind, and loving she is. “I love you honey” was his expression of endearment for her, several times a day.

Survived by his beautiful, loving and devoted wife, Jan; Children, Tammy, Bridget. Trixie, Roberta, Russ, Sheila and Shelly; 23 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren. Siblings Sharlet, Gil (Joyce), Alice and Della.

Preceded in death by his parents, infant son, 13 siblings and infant brother.

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04/19/2026

Dolores Simmel

Dolores R. Simmel, 87 year old resident of Panama City, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 18, in Panama City, Florida. A Prayer Service will be held on Saturday, May 2, at 11:00 A.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls with Deacon Luke Waltman. Visitation will be held from 10:00 until the hour of the service at the funeral home. The burial will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Cemetery.

Dolores Rita Simmel was born on April 20, 1938, in Little Falls, Minnesota, to the late John Sr. and Rita (Meyer) Waldoch. She grew up in Little Falls on the family farm. Dolores remembers her youth fondly, except for when she was made to eat blood sausage. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School. Dolores worked at Lampert Lumber and later at St. Otto’s Care Center for several years. She was united in marriage to Joseph W. Simmel on December 29, 1978, in Little Falls, Minnesota. The couple made their home in Chisago City. Dolores spent her days as a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, gardening, doing yard work with her husband, and raising their ducks, Bert and Ernie, with her family. Dolores also enjoyed playing board games with her grandchildren. Later in life, she moved to Cambridge to be closer to family.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Sandy (Marty) Beecher of Panama City, FL, Kenny Schreiner of St. Cloud, Don (Lou Ann) Simmel of Cambridge; brother, Len (Rita) Waldoch of Sauk Centre; sister-in-law, Barb Waldoch of Sobieski; 14 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Sr. and Rita Waldoch; husband, Joseph Simmel; daughter, Roxie Schreiner; and siblings, Richard Waldoch, and John Waldoch Jr.

Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is Cherishing the Memory and Celebrating the Life of Dolores.

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04/18/2026

Donald H. Miller

Donald H. Miller, 95 year old resident of Little Falls, passed away on Friday, April 17 at Highland Senior Living Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until the hour of the service on Thursday at the church. The Knights of Columbus will pray at 10:00 A.M. The burial will be held in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Mary of Lourdes School (St. Mary's) 307 Fourth Street SE, Little Falls, MN 56345.

Donald Herman Miller was born on September 2, 1930 in Freeport, Minnesota to the late Leonard and Rose (Traut) Miller. Donald was raised in the Freeport area with his nine siblings, Ken, Robert, Leo, Gerard, Doris, Fran, Roseann, Marilyn and Ann Marie. He attended electronic training in Kentucky. He received a technician diploma in 1955 for radio, television and audio repair. Don was united in marriage to Adeline Marion Jarosh on June 4, 1951 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls. The couple made their home in Little Falls. He owned and operated Miller's TV and Audio in Little Falls for 40 years. The couple were blessed with eight children, Michael, Karen, Gordon, Ruth, Ralph, Glenn, Linda and Anita. Adeline passed away on February 19, 2012. Don deeply missed the love of his life! Throughout his life, Donald enjoyed gardening, tinkering, fixing and inventing, snowmobiling, traveling, riding his Honda Goldwing Motorcycle, wintering in Texas and Arizona, playing cards, especially five hundred. He treasured his time spent with his family especially at the cabin on Fish Trap lake. He was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a Fourth Degree with the Knights of Columbus. Left to cherish his memory are his eight Children, Michael (Jonita) Miller, Karen (Alice) Miller, Gordon Miller, Ruth (Rick) Heine, Ralph (Lisa) Miller, Glenn (Beth) Miller, Linda (Doug) Connell and Anita (Bill) Strouf; Grandchildren, Andrew, Megan, Kyle, Sarah, Jack, Mitch, Anne, Phillip, Ben, Joseph, Luke, Will, Jasmine and Claire. Great-grandchildren, Adele, Henry, Theodore, Calvin, Ivar and Paxton. Sisters, Fran Thoma, Doris Bromenshenkel, Marilyn Kapsner, Ann Marie Maciej and a Brother, Gerard Miller.

He was preceded in death by his Parents; Wife, Adeline Miller and his Siblings, Kenneth, Robert, Leo and Roseann.

The family of Don would like to thank the staff of Highland Senior Living and St. Croix Hospice for the loving and gentle care. Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is entrusted with the arrangements, cherishing the memory and celebrating the life of Donald H. Miller. He will be profoundly missed, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and dedication to family and community.

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