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WJON Staff
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![Wilfred C. Dietman, 98, Sauk Rapids and formerly of Waite Park](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Wilfred C. Dietman, 98, Sauk Rapids and formerly of Waite Park
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 PM Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Good Shepherd Chapel in Sauk Rapids for Wilfred Dietman, 98 of Sauk Rapids and formerly of Waite Park who passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Good Shepherd Senior Apartments in Sauk Rapids.
![John G. Cook, 97, Minnetonka](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
John G. Cook, 97, Minnetonka
Funeral Services for John G. Cook, 97, of Minnetonka, will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at the Daniel-Anderson Funeral Home in Paynesville.
![Vance L. Fonken, 77, St. Cloud and formerly of Fergus Falls](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vance L. Fonken, 77, St. Cloud and formerly of Fergus Falls
Vance L. Fonken, age 77 of St. Cloud and formerly of Fergus Falls passed away on Friday May 31, 2024 at his home.
![Gordan M. “Gordy” Shaw, 73, formerly of St. Cloud](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gordan M. “Gordy” Shaw, 73, formerly of St. Cloud
Gordan Michael Shaw, age 73, formerly of St. Cloud area, passed away peacefully at Robbinsdale North Memorial Hospital on Friday, May 31, 2024.
![Carol Salzer, 81, St. Joseph](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Carol Salzer, 81, St. Joseph
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sartell for Carol Salzer, 81 of St. Joseph who died Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
![James “Jim” G. Brambrink, 51, Milaca](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
James “Jim” G. Brambrink, 51, Milaca
James “Jim” Gerald Brambrink, age 51 of Milaca, MN, passed away on May 31, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
![Dolores Niehaus, 66, Cold Spring](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Dolores Niehaus, 66, Cold Spring
A visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond, MN for Dolores Niehaus, age 66, who died Thursday at the St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN.
![Ellen Virnig, 78, Pierz](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ellen Virnig, 78, Pierz
Ellen Marie Virnig, 78 year old resident of Pierz, passed away at St. Benedict Community in St. Cloud.
![Terry L. Hopke, 86, St. Cloud](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Terry L. Hopke, 86, St. Cloud
Terry Lee Hopke, age 86, St. Cloud, MN, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
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Why You Need to Plan Ahead to Sell Your Business
Only 20 percent of the businesses that go to market result in a sale, so business owners should educate themselves on the process and common pitfalls.