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Clarence Wenker
Dec 24, 2024
Clarence A. Wenker, age 96 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Cura Care Center of Melrose in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 31 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors by...
Elizabeth "Betty" Dickinson
Dec 22, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Dickinson, age 88 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the CentraCare Health System in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 30, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Visitation will...
Rosemary "Rosie" Rolfes
Dec 21, 2024
Rosemary “Rosie” Rolfes, age 90 of St. Cloud, formerly of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Talamore Senior Living in St. Cloud.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 27 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating and Rev. Bob Rolfes concelebrating....
Elaine Funk
Dec 21, 2024
Elaine L. Funk, age 63 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family after four years of courageously and privately battling cancer on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at her home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
Per Elaine’s request, a celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2025.
Elaine Leona Kunstleben was born December 18, 1961 in Melrose, Minnesota...
Arnold "Arnie" Kleve
Dec 20, 2024
Arnold L. “Arnie” Kleve, age 100 of Albany, formerly of St. Francis, passed away peacefully on his birthday on Friday, December 20, 2024 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 27 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Entombment...
Michael "Mike" Fogel
Dec 20, 2024
Michael B. “Mike” Fogel, age 74 of Grey Eagle, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, December 20, 2024 at his home in Grey Eagle, Minnesota.
Per Mike’s request, no services will be held.
Michael Bruce Fogel was born August 10, 1950 in Fargo, North Dakota to Rueben and RoJean (Tall) Fogel. He graduated from Swanville High School in 1968....
Margaret Corinne Vener
Dec 19, 2024
Margaret Corinne Vener, age 86 of Grey Eagle, Minnesota (formerly of Arlington, Minnesota) passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
A memorial service of Christian burial will be held at 11 AM Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle. Inurnment will be in Saint Bernard's Cemetery in Ward...
Dorothy Lindemann
Dec 9, 2024
Dorothy O. Lindemann, age 91 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, December 9, 2024 at the Cura Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
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A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the River of Life Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Kyle Peterson...
Norman "Norm" Wehlage
Dec 8, 2024
Norman H. “Norm” Wehlage, born March 21, 1936, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 8, 2024, at the age of 88.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 13, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with...
Vincent "Vince" Haider
Dec 1, 2024
Vincent L. "Vince" Haider, age 92 of Elrosa, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 7 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating and Rev. Joseph Korf concelebrating. Interment will be in the...
Elaine Zenzen
Nov 29, 2024
Elaine R. Zenzen, age 65 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the Cura Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
A prayer service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday December 4 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. A private family interment will follow at Saints Peter and Paul...
Donald Wiener
Nov 27, 2024
The Lord called Don Wiener home at the age of 86 on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, with his family at his side.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 2 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. A private entombment will be held...
Herman "Hermie" Hinnenkamp
Nov 25, 2024
Herman A. “Hermie” Hinnenkamp, age 94 of Melrose passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.
No church service will be held. Prayers and military honors will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, Minnesota.
Herman Albert Hinnenkamp was born December 18, 1929 in...
Deborah "Bubbles" Bromenshenkel
Nov 24, 2024
Deborah A. “Bubbles” Bromenshenkel, age 63 of Sauk Centre, passed away after a life-long battle with chronic diabetes on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at her home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
A prayer service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 3 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. Interment will be at the St. Paul's Cemetery in Sauk Centre.
Visitation...
Robert "Bob" Stansbury
Nov 21, 2024
Robert E. “Bob” Stansbury, age 83 of Sauk Centre, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Cura Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
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A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 2 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Michael Carlson officiating. Military Honors will be by the...
Keith Presler
Nov 20, 2024
Keith L. Presler, age 89 of Padua, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, Minnesota.
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A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 6 at Big Grove Lutheran Church in rural Belgrade with Rev. Lisa Meshke officiating. Inurnment...
Donald Ahrens
Nov 18, 2024
Donald Edward Ahrens, most people called him “Duck”, transitioned back home to the spirit world on Monday, November 18, 2024 at his home in Sauk Centre.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Don was born September 6, 1957 in Sauk Centre Minnesota to Ferdinand and Dorothy (Botz) Ahrens. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School in Sauk...
Erma Kettler
Nov 17, 2024
Erma M. Kettler, age 94 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Cura of Melrose Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 22nd, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Vincent Lieser and Rev....
Gerald Heinen
Nov 17, 2024
Gerald M. Heinen, age 78 of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his home in Albany, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 26 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will...
Eymard Orth
Nov 12, 2024
Eymard N. Orth, age 97 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 21 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating and Deacon Ernie Kociemba assisting. Interment will be...


