Obituaries
John "Jeff" Dinkel, 76
Long Prairie, MN
December 14, 1949-
December 26, 2025
With an extended blanket of deep love and sorrow, the family of John (Jeff) Dinkel, along with the compassionate staff at Quiet Oaks Hospice House, gathered to send our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother...
Alice Lucille Gothman, 96
Long Prairie, MN
August 22, 1929-
December 3, 2025
Alice Lucille was born on August 22nd, 1929, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Edward and Vera (Rice) Nortrom. She graduated from North High School in Minneapolis and worked at Brown Photo. She enjoyed music and frequently...
Jeff Dinkel, 76
Long Prairie, MN
Jeff Dinkel, 76 year old of Long Prairie, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the Quiet Oaks Hospice House.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at St. Mary’s of Mount Carmel catholic...
Corinne (Reni) Mary Stroschein
Little Falls, MN
April 21, 1949-
November 11, 2025
Corinne Mary Stroschein, known casually as Reni, passed away on November 11, 2025, after bravely battling cancer. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:30 AM, with a visitation one hour prior on November 29,...
Pauline Elizabeth (Scott) Goertz
October 20, 1933-
November 5, 2025
Pauline was born to Anson and Genevieve (DeGriselles)Scott on October 20, 1933 in Round
Prairie Township, MN. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Church shortly after being married to Verneal Arnold Goertz on September...
Neal John Biermaier, 54
Henning, MN
April 26, 1971-
November 4, 2025
Neal John Biermaier, age 54, of Henning, formerly of Long Prairie, passed away on November 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 26, 1971, in St. Cloud, to his loving parents, Dennis and Doris Biermaier....
Martin “Marty”
Howard Strom, 18
Ironton, MN
formerly of
Long Prairie
June 12, 2007-
October 19, 2025
Martin “Marty” Howard Strom passed away on October 19, 2025, at the age of 18. Marty was born on June 12, 2007, at St. Cloud Hospital.
He is the beloved son of Robert and Jennifer (Oslund) Strom...
Donna Marie Jensen, 92
Long Prairie, MN
August 28, 1933-
October 6, 2025
Donna Marie Jensen was called home to be with her lord and savior on October 6, 2025, at the age of 92.
Donna was born on August 28, 1933, to Ray and Ether Kendall. She grew up on her familie’s resort on Knife Lake near Mora...
Dr. William C. Knaak, Jr.
White Bear Lake, MN
January 16, 1928-
October 2, 2025
Former 916 Superintendent, University Professor, International Education Consultant, author, White Bear Lake Mayor, and community leader.
Bill Knaak passed peacefully on October 2, 2025 at St. Therese in Shoreview....
John “Jay” F. Tesch, 58
Long Prairie, MN
December 18, 1966-
September 26, 2025
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 10, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Long Prairie for John “Jay” F. Tesch who passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. Pastor Matt Stacey will officiate and...
