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Rose Uphus
Jul 24, 2024
A long and wonderful story, set sometimes in impossibly difficult circumstances, began at 8:22 am on May 8, 1934, on her own mother’s 31st birthday. That is only the first sentence of a beautiful saga that will perhaps never be told. Rose Uphus died Wednesday evening, July 24, 2024, 2months, 2 weeks and 2 days after having entered her 91st...
Angela Notch
Jul 22, 2024
Angela L. Notch, age 56 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, on Monday, July 22, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
A private prayer service will be led by Rev. Julius Boeckermann, O.S.B.
Angela Lynn Notch was born June 29, 1968 in Geneseo, Illinois to Larry and Sharon (Johns) Fite. She graduated from high school in Geneseo. She moved...
LeRoy "Lee" Wolbeck
Jul 19, 2024
LeRoy L. “Lee” Wolbeck, age 76 of Albany, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Friday, July 19, 2024 at his home in Albany, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military...
Jane Meyer
Jul 16, 2024
Jane M. Meyer, age 84 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the Cura of Melrose Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 22 at Saint Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. David Grundman officiating. Interment will be in the...
William "Bill" Nietfeld
Jul 8, 2024
William A. “Bill” Nietfeld, age 69 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie, Minnesota.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with a prayer service beginning at 5 p.m.
William Anthony Nietfeld was born June...
Michael "Zeke" Deters
Jul 8, 2024
Michael D. “Zeke” Deters, age 73 of Melrose, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.
No services will be held per Mike’s wishes and a private inurnment will be at a later date.
Michael David Deters was born February 28, 1951 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Frank and Angeline (Schumer) Deters. After high school, Mike...
Lois "Giggles" Rieland
Jul 7, 2024
Lois R. “Giggles” Rieland, age 81 of New Munich, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish...
John Arceneau
Jul 4, 2024
John M. Arceneau, age 63 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep on July 4, 2024 at his home in Sauk Centre.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. A private inurnment will be held at...
Ardell Koehn
Jul 3, 2024
Ardell E. Koehn, age 77 of Little Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at her home in Little Falls, Minnesota.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 9 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farming with Rev. David Steege officiating. Interment will be held in Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in Albany following...
Randy Rieland
Jul 1, 2024
Randy Rieland, age 65 of Albany, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous five-year battle with cancer on Monday, July 1, 2024. Randy was a true family man and friend. His warm presence, kindness, and genuine nature left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July...
Harold Rohde
Jun 30, 2024
Harold A. Rohde, age 83 of Grey Eagle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at his home in Grey Eagle, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 3 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Joseph Herzing officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10...
David "Dave" Ostendorf
Jun 28, 2024
David G. “Dave” Ostendorf, age 78, passed away on Friday, June 28th, 2024 at his home in Grey Eagle, Minnesota.
Dave was a father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, godfather, racer, builder, engineer, inventor, avid gardener, caretaker, hunter, card player, teacher, and friend.
Dave was a huge fan of racing, and exceptionally skilled at designing and building any number of mechanical devices, including...
Dorothy Panek
Jun 28, 2024
Dorothy A. Panek, age 93 of St. Anna, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, June 28, 2024 at her home in St. Anna, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 3 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Anna with Rev. Gregory Mastey. Interment will be at the parish cemetery.
Visitation will...
Delores Jopp
Jun 26, 2024
Funeral services celebrating the life of Delores C. Jopp (Koehn), age 91 of Albany, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Albany, with her granddaughter’s husband, Pastor Alex Becker officiating. Burial will follow the service at the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 10 to...
Christopher "Chris" Welle
Jun 25, 2024
Christopher D. “Chris” Welle, age 43 of Freeport, passed away from injuries sustained in a construction accident on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christan Burial willl be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish...
Genevieve "Jenny" Dumont
Jun 23, 2024
Genevieve "Jenny" Dumont, a resident of Royalton, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at the age of 92.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
She is survived by her loving son, Dean, as well as a cherished community of family and friends.
Jenny had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel everywhere with her son, Dean, visiting places like the...
Esther Presler
Jun 23, 2024
Esther M. Presler, age 87 of Padua, passed away peacefully while waiting for the Minnesota Twins game to start on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Chateau Waters in Sartell, Minnesota.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 28 at Big Grove Lutheran Church in Belgrade with Deacon Brenda Handel-Johnson officiating. Inurnment will be held in the parish...
Cyril "Cy" Menth
Jun 22, 2024
Cyril W. “Cy” Menth, age 103 of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at his home in Albany, Minnesota.
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Visitation will be held Friday, July 12th, 2024, from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the Seven Dolors Gathering Area in Albany, immediately followed by the funeral Mass at 1:00 pm...
Gisela Schwanke
Jun 19, 2024
Gisela Schwanke, also known as Gisela Gomer Robideaux, age 78 of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at her home in Melrose, Minnesota.
Gisela was born January 12, 1946 in Germany. Her parents were Wilard and Hildegard Gomer.
Survivors include her sons, Dennis (Lisa) Robideaux and Larry (Tayna) Robideaux; daughters, Michele Robideaux and her husband, and Juliet (Bryan) Shay; 11...
James "Jim" Abraham
Jun 19, 2024
James J. “Jim” Abraham, age 77 of Sauk Centre, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away from injuries sustained at an accident at home on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk...


