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Category: Obituaries

In Memoriam – Jerry Relph, father of Dana Relph ’97

Jerry Relph, father of Dana Relph ’97 Jerry O. Relph, age 76, passed away on December 18th, 2020. Jerry was born on September 4th, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts to James and Laura (Steigner) Relph. He attended high school in Ann Arbor, Michigan and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Carleton College in 1966. […]

In Memoriam ~ Elmer Kohorst, Former SJP Teacher and Coach

Elmer Kohorst, Former SJP Teacher and Baseball Coach Elmer J. Kohorst, age 87 passed away December 4, 2020 at his apartment at the Mother of Mercy Campus of Care, Albany, MN where he resided with his wife, Aurelia (Derda) Kohorst. Mass of Christian Burial will be 3:00 PM, Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Church of […]

In Memoriam ~ Francis J. “Hack” Nierengarten ’39

Francis J. “Hack” Nierengarten ’39 Sept. 2, 1919 – Dec. 3, 2020, age 101 Francis Joseph Nierengarten was born on Sept. 2, 1919 in St. Joseph, MN to John and Mary (Euteneuer) Nierengarten. He attended St. Joseph Grade School, St. John’s Prep School, and St. John’s University. He passed away peacefully after a long, good life […]

In Memoriam ~ Glenn Kirsch ’50

Glenn Kirsch ’50 Glenn passed away at the age of 88, on December 7, 2020, one day before his 64th wedding anniversary to his bride Shirley Viola Kirsch. He was born on October 18, 1932 in Victoria, MN. Glenn is survived by wife Shirley (Schwalbe) of Blaine; children Ron (Carmen) Kirsch of Maple Grove, Cindy […]

In Memoriam – Robert Testa

Robert (Bob) Testa Father of Nicole Testa Boston ’88, Jason Testa ’90 and Brandon Testa ’92 Robert (Bob) Testa passed away peacefully on November 17, 2020 at home, as he hoped he would. The outgoing and personable business owner was a fixture in the St. Cloud community who cherished his family and friends above all […]

In Memoriam ~ Ethel Backes

Ethel L. Backes, Mother of Bryan Backes, Grandmother of Emma Backes ’15 and Christopher Backes ’17 St. Cloud – A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ethel L. Backes, age 94, of St. Cloud. Ethel passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 22, 2020 in her home. Her nephew Reverend Peter Kirchner will […]

In Memoriam ~ David G. Klein ’42

Private Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of David G. Klein, age 95, of St. Cloud will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud. David passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020 of natural causes at the Olivia Healthcare and Rehab Center. Burial with military honors will be in St. […]

In Memoriam – Patrick Dwyer

Patrick Arno Dwyer, SJP Teacher Father of Kieran ’02, Emerson ’05 , Liam ’11 An outdoor service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Parish Center in Collegeville, MN. There will be a visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Patrick Arno Dwyer, born […]

In Memoriam – Charles Morin ’46

Charles Morin ’46 Age 92, of White Bear Lake Passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Preceded in death by his wife, Gloria P. Morin and son, Charles E. Morin Jr. Survived by children, Dorothy Haverty, Thomas (Susan) Morin, Margaret Morin, Joan (Richard) Veal, Ann Marie (Michael) Gustavson; 14 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and many […]

In Memoriam – Roger Bechtold ’78

Roger Brian Bechtold ’78 July 29, 1960 – October 28, 2020 Roger Brian Bechtold died on October 28, 2020, in the St. Cloud Hospital. Roger belonged to Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Rockville and will be buried at St. James in Jacobs Prairie. A memorial service for Roger and his brother Gregory will […]