Irving P. St. Onge

Irving P. St. Onge, age 97, of Little Falls, MN, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015, at St. Ottos Care Center in Little Falls.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Holy Family Catholic Church, north of Little Falls, with Fr. Joseph Herzing officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23rd and 8:30 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24th, all at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service.

There will be a Rosary at 4:30 p.m. on Monday followed by Parish Prayers at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Irving Paul St. Onge was born on May 29, 1918, in Belle Prairie Township, Morrison County, Minnesota the son of George Alma (Doucette) St. Onge. At the age of two, his parents took over the family farm in Ripley Township where he grew up. Irving attended country school through the eighth grade. He was united in marriage to Margaret Roskop on June 12, 1940, at St. Mathias Catholic Church. They lived and farmed on the family farm where Irving spent nearly all of his life. He was an active member of The Farmers Union for many years. At the age of 62, he retired from farming and his son took over the farm. The couple continued living on the farm. Irving enjoyed deer hunting and had not missed a hunting season until recently. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. In his later years, he especially enjoyed playing cards and watching Nascar races. He is currently a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Patty (Dick) Tedford of Little Falls, MN, Kathy (Chuck) Erickson of Little Falls, MN, Jeddy St. Onge of Little Falls, MN, Don (Lynn) St. Onge of Little Falls, MN, Wally (Becky) St. Onge of Little Falls, MN, Theresa (John) Stout of St. Cloud, MN, George (Kathy) St. Onge of Fort Ripley, MN and Laura (Gary) Block of Little Falls, MN; 27 grandchildren, 42great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Frangla (Dale) Larson of St. Cloud, MN.

Irving was preceded in death by his parents, George Alma; wife, Margaret (Nov. 9, 2012); granddaughter, April St. Onge in 1981; grandson, Aaron Magnan in 2001; daughter-in-law, Judy St. Onge in 2000; and sister, Nyda May.