Portrait of Carol Ann Hylla

Carol Ann Hylla

, Minnesota

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM Friday, July 10, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Carol A. Hylla, age 75, who passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Sterling Park in Waite Park. Rev. Thomas Knoblach will officiate and burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be 4 PM to 7 PM Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Williams Dingmann Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to service at the church on Friday. Parish prayers will be at 6:30 PM Thursday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.Carol was born June 3, 1951 in San Diego, CA to Alexander and Ramona (Brick) Hylla. She lived in Alaska, Minneapolis, Chicago and moved to Sauk Rapids in 1971. Carol was employed at Fingerhut for 30 years and Merrill Corporation for 17 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart…

Portrait of Frances L. Fischer

Frances L. Fischer

, Minnesota

FRANCES LUCILLE FISCHER, age 85, of Freeport, died Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the CURA Nursing Home in Sauk Centre. She was born June 29, 1941, in Albany to Roman and Adeline (Christen) Tamm. She attended school in Albany.Fran began working at The Dime Store, in Albany, where she was asked out for her first date by John Fischer. She married John on October 26, 1963, at the Seven Dolor’s Catholic Church in Albany. After their marriage, the couple began farming north of Freeport where they lived all of their married lives. Fran worked at the Albany Elementary School as a teachers aid for one year before she began working at Das Goldene Wohnheim Assisted Living in New Munich. She later served as the head cook at the Freeport Community Center, which pulled together her many skills including planning meals and organizing events. She retired in 2019.She was a member…

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