Obituaries

Sep 23, 2021

Robert John “Bob” Sorby, age 63 of Melrose, formerly of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota.

The Celebration of Life will be Saturday October 2, 2021 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Stary-Yerka VFW Post 5727 Zumbrota located at 25 First Street Zumbrota, MN 55992.

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Sep 22, 2021

Dorothy C. Schmidt, age 88 of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 1 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment will...

Sep 20, 2021

Jim grew up on a family farm in Kandota Township, Todd County. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School and earned a bachelor of science from Moorhead State University in business administration with a math minor before he discovered his true calling as an industrial engineer.  He had worked for a short time as manager of the sporting goods...

Sep 19, 2021

Dorothy I. Sell, age 99 of Sauk Centre, formerly of Woodbury, Minnesota passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the CentraCare Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A family inurnment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis at a later date.

Dorothy Irene Fischer was born April 22, 1922 in Bemidji, Minnesota...

Sep 18, 2021

Juletta C. Frericks, age 93 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 29 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating.  Inurnment will be held at a later...

Sep 15, 2021

Robert O. “Bob” Willey, age 94 of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A private inurnment will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Robert Omar Willey was born October 21, 1926 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Edward and...

Sep 14, 2021

Monica A. Ahrens, age 86, of Melrose, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 20 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will...

Sep 11, 2021

James C. “Jim” Losey, age 70 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A private graveside service with military honors will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls at a later date.

James Charles Losey was born September...

Sep 10, 2021

Lyle R. Karasch, age 57 of Sauk Centre passed away suddenly on Friday, September 10, 2021, at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 20 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Rick Aubol officiating. Burial will be in the...

Sep 10, 2021

Leroy B. Ahrens, age 70 of Grey Eagle, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 15 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ron Dockendorf officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at...

Sep 10, 2021

Dallas J. Hamilton, age 66 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, September 17 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Dallas...

Sep 4, 2021

Tina C. Kulzer, age 50 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 13 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jeremy Theis officiating and Rev. Kenneth Popp concelebrating. Burial...

Sep 4, 2021

John H. “Jack” Petermeier, age 89 of Albany, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 9 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Entombment will be held in...

Sep 4, 2021

Geralyn M. “Geri” Dierkhising, age 62 of Avon, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at her home in Avon, Minnesota after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 9 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Edward...

Sep 3, 2021

Rick H. Gangl, age 66 of Grey Eagle, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, September 3, 2021 at his home in Grey Eagle, Minnesota from cancer.

A private family service will be held at a later date with inurnment in Lakeview Cemetery.

Rick Harold Gangl was born November 2, 1954 in Sauk Centre,...

Aug 26, 2021

Marvin J. “Marv” Kemper, age 80 of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at his home in Melrose, Minnesota after a short battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 1 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with...

Aug 25, 2021

Lawrence J. “Will” Williams, age 90 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, Minnesota.

A private service will be held with Deacon Ernie Kociemba officiating.  Inurnment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Lawrence Joseph Williams was born August 11,...

Aug 24, 2021

Lenore M. “Norie” Pallansch, age 73 of Grey Eagle, passed away after a long struggle with health issues on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota with her family by her side.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 28 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...

Aug 19, 2021

Isaac Peyton Williams passed away peacefully in the loving embrace of his mommy and daddy at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis on Thursday, August 19, 2021. In his three short years here on earth, he made an impact on every single person who had the privilege of meeting him. He was tough and brave until the very end and was...

Aug 18, 2021

Donald B. “Donny” Gieske, age 58 of Sauk Centre, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 23 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. A Celebration of Donny’s Life will be held on Sunday, August 29 from...