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Ronald "Ron" Hiltner
May 27, 2026
Ronald A. “Ron” Hiltner, age 58 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
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A gathering of friends and family will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. A Celebration of Life...
Janice "Jan" Meyer
Mar 28, 2026
Janice J. “Jan” Meyer, age 96, of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her eight daughters on Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at the Cura Care Center of Melrose, Minnesota.
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A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, with Rev....
Lawrence "Max" Sand
Jun 2, 2026
Lawrence F. “Max” Sand, age 98 of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 11 at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Lawrence Frank Sand was born...
Lucas "Luke" Thang
Jun 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lucas “Luke” Thang, a beloved father, son, brother, and loyal friend, who courageously battled cancer with strength, dignity, and unwavering spirit. He passed away surrounded by family on Monday, June 1, 2026 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,...
Herbert "Herb" Peters
Jun 1, 2026
Herbert A. “Herb” Peters, age 89 of Sauk Centre passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Fairway Pines in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 8 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Kevin Soenneker officiating. Inurnment will be at Calvary...
Adeline Silbernick
May 30, 2026
Adeline A. Silbernick, age 96 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Cura Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
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A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 19 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Kevin...
Hugo "Shorty" Massmann
May 30, 2026
Hugo C. “Shorty” Massmann, age 84 of Melrose passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 5 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Dan Walz officiating. Interment will be in the parish...
Mary Wenning
May 30, 2026
Mary Wenning, age 80 of Melrose, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at her home in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 8 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The Mass will be livestreamed, and...
Elaine Klug
May 28, 2026
Elaine M. Klug, age 84 of Albany, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 2 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Albany with Pastor Anthony Christoffels officiating. Entombment will be at Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery...
Myron Reiman
May 28, 2026
Myron D. Reiman, age 76 of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
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A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 15 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Military honors will be provided...
Richard "Rich" Hoppe
May 28, 2026
Richard A. “Rich” Hoppe, age 85 of New Munich, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the Tree of Life Assisted Living in New Munich, Minnesota.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 2 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Inurnment...
Donna Mae Blaha
May 27, 2026
Donna Mae (Froelich) Blaha, age 71, of Albany, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating. Entombment will be at the parish cemetery. Lunch will follow at the Lions...
Jerome Raeker
May 27, 2026
Jerome E. Raeker, age 80 of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 3 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 to 10:45...
Alphonse "Al" Hiltner
May 24, 2026
Alphonse G. “Al” Hiltner, age 93 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota.
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment will be in...
Edward Tomsche, DVM
May 22, 2026
Edward Joseph Tomsche, DVM, passed from this earthly world on May 22, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 95 years old. Ed was a man with an extraordinary work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep devotion to his family, profession, community and faith in God.
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A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...
Christopher "Chris" Hunstiger
May 20, 2026
Christopher L. “Chris” Hunstiger, age 70 of Sauk Centre, passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, hard work, and deep devotion to those he loved most.
In his younger years, Chris was known for his adventurous spirit and fearless nature. He loved fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and riding motorcycles with friends, embracing every opportunity...
Jeanette Zehrer
May 18, 2026
Jeanette K. Zehrer, age 94 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, May 18, 2026 at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Inurnment will be in the...
Gloria Stone
May 18, 2026
Gloria M. Stone, age 87 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Fairway Pines Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Sauk Centre United Methodist Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Laurie Boche officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery...
Robert Pauly
May 17, 2026
Robert "Bob" Pauly, age 92 of Albany, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026 with his family by his side at Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating.
Visitation will be from 9 to...
Harvey Imdieke
May 16, 2026
Harvey W. Imdieke, age 76 of Sauk Centre formerly of Albany, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, on Saturday, May 16, 2026 after a long battle with cancer at Cura in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 10 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Pastor Jeff Manthe officiating. Immediately following...


