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WJON Staff
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![David A. Nieland, 75, Watkins and formerly Cloquet](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
David A. Nieland, 75, Watkins and formerly Cloquet
David Anthony Nieland, 75 passed away peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital December 14, 2023.
![William “Bill” Edward Dowden, 64, St. Cloud](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
William “Bill” Edward Dowden, 64, St. Cloud
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William ‘Bill’ Edward Dowden at the age of 64 on December 11th, 2023.
![Annette M. Poganski, 62, Cold Spring](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Annette M. Poganski, 62, Cold Spring
A Celebration of Life will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Annette M. Poganski, age 62, who passed away Wednesday at the St. Cloud Hospital.
![Marlene F. Neu, 83, Cold Spring](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Marlene F. Neu, 83, Cold Spring
Marlene Neu was born on December 14th, 1939, and died peacefully on the morning of December 11th, 2023.
![Duane E. Ortlepp, 82, Richmond](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Duane E. Ortlepp, 82, Richmond
A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring for Duane E. Ortlepp, age 82, who died Monday, at the St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN.
![Joseph Buermann, 88, Richmond](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Joseph Buermann, 88, Richmond
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Richmond, MN for Joseph Buermann, age 88, who died December 12, 2023, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House.
![Herman Frederick Gabbert, 89, Foley](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Herman Frederick Gabbert, 89, Foley
Herman Frederick Gabbert, age 89 of Foley went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2023.
![Tina Brill, 54, Little Falls](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tina Brill, 54, Little Falls
Tina Brill, a vibrant and cherished member of the Little Falls community, departed this life on December 13, 2023, at the age of 54.
![Shirley Kuhlmey, 81, Royalton](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Shirley Kuhlmey, 81, Royalton
Shirley Kuhlmey, 81 year old resident of Royalton, passed away on Thursday, December 14 at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls.
![Arthur J. Hoffarth, 94, Waite Park](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Arthur J. Hoffarth, 94, Waite Park
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at St. Peters Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Arthur J. Hoffarth, age 94, of Waite Park who passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at St. Benedicts Senior Community.