Obituaries
Benjamin Spilman, 63, of Motley, died July 11, 2026.
Private graveside services will be held at Poplar Cemetery, Leader.
Arrangements are by the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.
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Marilyn Maxine Hall, 93, of Motley and formerly of Staples, passed away peacefully July 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Funeral services were held July 20 at Faith Lutheran Church, Staples.
Marilyn was born May 19, 1933, to Ernest and Edna (Lawrence) Gibbs in Greely, Iowa. She grew...
Marilyn Maxine Hall, 93, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and unwavering love for those who knew her.
Marilyn was born on May 19, 1933, in Greely, Iowa, to Ernest and Edna (Lawrence) Gibbs. She grew up...
Ramona “Mona” (Hulett) Van Wey, 85, passed away peacefully June 27, 2026, in St. Louis Park.
Two memorial services will be held for Mona: Sat., July 18, at the Motley Free Methodist Church in Motley, at 11 a.m. and Weds., July 22, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Edina, at 11 a.m.
Mona...
The memorial service celebrating the life of Richard “Rick” Allen of Staples will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10, at the Church of Christ in Staples.
Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Richard Charles “Rick” Allen was born to...
A Celebration of Life gathering for Tim Mikish will be held on July 25, 2026 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the home of Bill and Vickie Busker, 26748 410th St., Browerville.
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Caroline Alice DiGiovanni, of Sartell, passed away peacefully in her home on June 18, 2026, after a courageous fight with lung cancer.
A “Celebration of Life” will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Leader Community Center, 7430 State 64, Motley. Prayers and...
Orville Christopher Meyer, 89, of Staples, passed away June 28, 2026.
Arrangements are pending with the Iten Funeral Home, Browerville.
A full obituary will follow at a later date.
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Nancy Spilman, 70, of Motley passed away June 14, 2026.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 26 at the Motley Free Methodist Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church
Nancy was born October 19, 1955.
Arrangements are by the Brenny Family Funeral...
Daniel (Dan) Hirschey, 82, of Staples, passed away June 7, 2026 in Staples.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 17, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Lunch will be served following the service.
Burial...
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