Obituaries

Dec 11, 2022

Rosalie M. “Rosie” Loxtercamp, age 80 of Big Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at St. Benedict’s Senior Community in Monticello, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 20 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating.  Interment will be in...

Dec 9, 2022

Ralph J. Roelike, age 82 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 13 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Dec 9, 2022

Doris A. Elfering, age 81 of St. Anna, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, December 9, 2022 at her home in St. Anna, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 17 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be...

Dec 8, 2022

James P. “Jim” Klein, age 83 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at his home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 15 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery

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Dec 8, 2022

Michael H. “Mike” Terwey, age 67 of Grey Eagle, passed away unexpectedly in an unavoidable wood cutting accident on Thursday, December 8, 2022 in Birchdale Township, Todd County Minnesota.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, December 19 at the Double “R” Bar and Grill in Grey Eagle to celebrate his...

Dec 7, 2022

Cody J. Schuur, age 30 of Melrose, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 17 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Pastor Paul Klassen officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Visitation will be from 10...

Dec 5, 2022

Bryan Roman Goebel, age 54 of Stewartville, formerly of Albany, passed away after a two year battle with cancer on Monday, December 5, 2022 at his home in Stewartville, Minnesota, with his family by his side.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 10 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in...

Dec 1, 2022

Susanna D. “Sue” Smith, age 58 of Albany, passed away after a courageous 18 month battle with pancreatic cancer on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at her home in Albany, Minnesota, with her family by her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 6 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany...

Nov 30, 2022

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James (Jim) Bradley Rutten, age 86, departed poetically with the setting sun on November 30th 2022, surrounded by his wife and children. The family gathered at his side during his final days is testament to a life well-lived with love, consideration, and a profound sense of duty.

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Nov 30, 2022

Lawrence (Larry) Walter Thostenson, 71, of Melrose, MN, passed away surrounded by his family on November 30, 2022 at CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, MN.

Larry was born July 25, 1951 to Walter and Ruth (Kjeldahl) Thostenson.  He grew up in Belgrade, MN  playing with neighbors, loving baseball, setting high school football records, drumming with his band mates,...

Nov 25, 2022

Lynda L. Benage, age 71 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022 at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, Minnesota.

********PLEASE NOTE THE DATE OF THE SERVICES************A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, December 9 at the River of Life Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Kyle Peterson officiating.

Nov 20, 2022

John L. Nathe, age 82 of Meire Grove, passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 26 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating....

Nov 19, 2022

Dolores E. Pundsack, age 87 of Melrose and formerly of St. Rosa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 23 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa with Rev. Daniel Walz...

Nov 15, 2022

Medard J. Forster Jr, age 84 of Apache Junction, Arizona, formerly of Albany, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Abrazo Central Campus hospital in Phoenix from complications of a stroke. He was a loving husband, father of two, grandfather to six, and a great grandfather of 14.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial...

Nov 13, 2022

David M. “Dave” Fischer, age 68 of Avon, died peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at his home in Avon, Minnesota after a 3 year battle with kidney cancer.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 21 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Anna with Rev. Gregory Mastey officiating....

Nov 11, 2022

John Woitalla, age 75 of St. Anna, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 11, 2022 at his home in St. Anna, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 19 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Anna with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will follow in the...

Nov 9, 2022

Duane E. Lee, age 63 of Sauk Centre, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the CentraCare Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 16 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jacob Holck officiating. Interment will be in Lake Amelia Cemetery in...

Nov 7, 2022

James D. Schei, age 55 of St. Cloud, died unexpectedly Monday, November 7, 2022 in Orr, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 17 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Pastor Anthony Christoffels officiating. Military honors will be by the Albany American Legion following the service.

Visitation will be...

Nov 7, 2022

Rebecca Janet "Becky" Wittkop, age 42 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Monday, November 7, 2022 at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 14 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be in the parish...

Nov 6, 2022

Rose Mary “Rosie” Meyer, age 86 of Greenwald, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 12 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Greenwald with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in the parish...