Obituaries

Mar 29, 2018

Donald "Doc" Oliver Manthei passed away peacefully at his winter home in Mesa, Arizona on January 14, 2018 at the age of 91. He was the oldest of three boys born to Elmer and Frieda Manthei at their home in Hennepin County, Minnesota on September 16, 1926.

In celebration of his life, a visitation will be held...

Mar 27, 2018

Frances A. Quade, age 99 of Sauk Centre, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at CentraCare Health Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 3 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Pastor Mike Carlson and Pastor Becky Thomas officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Sauk...

Mar 25, 2018

Richard "Dick" Unger, age 78, of Sauk Centre, Minnesota died Sunday, March 25, 2018 surrounded by his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 28th at Saint Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Father Greg Paffel presiding. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be...

Mar 18, 2018

Richard M. Heffron, age 87 of Grey Eagle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ron Dockendorf officiating. Interment will be in the...

Mar 18, 2018

Delores "Dee" Bayer, age 76 of Brooten, Minnesota died peacefully at her home on March 18, 2018.

A visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 22nd and on Friday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Mar 17, 2018

Marlene A. Lieser, age 79 of Spring Hill, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Spring Hill with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman and...

Mar 16, 2018

Donald L. "Donnie" Klug, age 76 of Freeport, Minnesota died unexpectedly on Friday, March 16, 2018 during his morning walk near his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Albany with Pastor Steven Olson officiating. Interment will be at Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery in Albany...

Mar 15, 2018

Joseph L. "Joe" Loecken, age 92 of St. Martin, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 19 at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating and Rev....

Mar 6, 2018

Brian L. Hendrickson, age 69 of Fergus Falls, died peacefully Tuesday, March 2, 2018 at the Pioneer Care Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

He is survived by one son, Jeffrey Brian (Renee) and two grandchildren, Trevor James and Olivia Malyn; siblings, Gary (Debra), Marla (Tad,) and Mark. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orvin Howard...

Mar 2, 2018

Jeralene J. "Jeri" Sorenson-Pallow, age 82 of Sauk Centre, died Friday, March 2, 2018 at Saint Cloud Hospital in Saint Cloud, Minnesota with her family at her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2018 at St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union. Interment will take place in Calvary...

Feb 26, 2018

Patricia J. "Pat" Petermeier, age 85 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2018 at the Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Virgil Petermeier, osc concelebrating. Interment...

Feb 23, 2018

Robert Knoblach, age 90, of Sauk Centre, Minnesota, died Friday, February 23, 2018, at Cherrywood Advanced Living in Richmond. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 1, in St. Paul's Catholic Church, Sauk Centre, with Rev. Tom Knoblach presiding. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. -...

Feb 23, 2018

Joan C. Peters, age 86, of Sauk Centre, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, February 23, 2018 at her home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 27 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Suhdansu Kumar, O.S.B. officiating....

Feb 23, 2018

David A. Simpkins, age 70 of Folden Township, Minnesota died unexpectedly at his home Friday, February 23, 2018.

A visitation with reviewal will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 1st at First Lutheran Church Sanctuary in Sauk Centre.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 2nd at First...

Feb 21, 2018

LaVerne Messer, age 78 of Sauk Centre died Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Saint Cloud Hospital in Saint Cloud, Minnesota surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 26th in Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Sauk Centre with Rev. Sudhansu Kumar presiding.

Visitation will...

Feb 20, 2018

Elizabeth "Betty" Dora Gerads, age 64, passed away peacefully with family at her side on February 20, 2018 at her REM home in St. Joseph, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be at St....

Feb 19, 2018

Marilyn B. Borgerding, age 60, of Freeport, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 19, 2018 at her home in Freeport, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 23 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from...

Feb 16, 2018

Diane L. Wolbeck, age 67 of Sauk Centre died Friday, February 16, 2018 at CentraCare Health Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

Honoring Diane's wishes, there will not be a funeral service. Diane Louise Edwards was born August 7, 1950, the daughter of Geraldine "Geri" (Dwinnell) and Melvin Edwards. After graduating from high school, Diane attended nursing school...

Feb 14, 2018

Bruce W. Williams, age 68 of Freeport, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 21 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. A private interment will be at the Minnesota State Veterans...

Feb 14, 2018

Richard R. "Rich" Goebel, age 78, of Freeport, died after an 8-month battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the Mother of Mercy Assisted Living in Albany, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, February 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Entombment will be...