Obituaries

Aug 14, 2020

LeRoy J. Kemper, of Melrose, died peacefully on his birthday, August 14, 2020 at the age of 92 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 17 at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in St....

Aug 14, 2020

Ok Chu “Candy” Klein, age 75 of Henning, formerly of Sauk Centre, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, August 14, 2020 in Rice, Minnesota after a courageous battle with cancer.

Family eulogies will begin at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19 followed by a memorial service beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home...

Aug 13, 2020

Francis H. “Fritz” Uphus, age 92 of Melrose, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 13, 2020 surrounded by his family at his son and daughter-in-law’s home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 18 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will...

Aug 10, 2020

Irvin Raymond Wolbeck was given to John and Leona (Hiltner) Wolbeck as a gift from God on Monday, April 17, 1950. He was born on the farm and farming was in his blood. As one of 11 children, Irv has many memories growing up that involve his siblings…from going to Country School together to playing softball on Sunday afternoons...

Aug 7, 2020

LuVerne J. Hopwood, age 105 of Sauk Centre, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Memorial Service to celebrate a life well lived for 105 ¾ years will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 20 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre. We ask that those...

Aug 6, 2020

Angela M. “Angie” Hopfer, age 37, of Greenwald passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at her home in Greenwald, Minnesota.

Per Angie’s request, no public service will be held.

Angie was born March 7, 1983 in Melrose, Minnesota to Dave and Linda (Thelen) Klaphake. She married Rob Hopfer on...

Jul 31, 2020

Diane S. Lange, age 73 of Upsala, passed away on July 31, 2020 after months of struggling with health issues and time spent on hospice. Her last day was spent with her kids and grandkids.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala...

Jul 31, 2020

Herman K. Nietfeld, age 82 of Greenwald, died peacefully on July 31, 2020 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. All are welcome to attend and to please practice social distancing.

In an effort to best...

Jul 28, 2020

Everett E. Sweazey, age 73 of Bertha, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Tri-County Hospital in Wadena, Minnesota.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the Barsness Park in Glenwood.

Everett Ernest Sweazey, Jr. was born July 31, 1946 in...

Jul 27, 2020

Judy Lynn Meagher, age 60, passed away peacefully at home on July 27th, 2020 surrounded by loved ones.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 1 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Michael Bitz officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church. A celebration...

Jul 23, 2020

Betty J. Towle, age 82, of Burtrum, died peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Long Prairie, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 28 at Brighter Days Family Church in Burtrum with Rev. Anna Payne officiating. Interment will follow at Moses Dane Cemetery in Burtrum.

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Jul 18, 2020

William N. “Bill” Kuhlmann, age 73 of Grey Eagle passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Swanville, Minnesota.

Service of Remembrance will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 24 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Grey Eagle. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at...

Jul 16, 2020

Edward M. Job, age 88 of Freeport, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home in Freeport, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 21 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Dan Walz officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors...

Jul 13, 2020

Todd A. Johnson, age 55 of Sauk Centre, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Monday, July 13, 2020 at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 20 at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in the parish...

Jul 12, 2020

Margaret Wikle passed away with her loving friend by her side at the CentraCare Long Prairie hospital on Sunday, July 12th 2020.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 at Greenwood Cemetery in Sauk Centre.

Margaret was a warm and friendly person who enjoyed joking around and laughing.

Jul 9, 2020

Anthony W. “Tony” Kulzer, age 87 of Greenwald, died peacefully on July 9, 2020, at his daughter's cabin near Battle Lake, Minnesota, surrounded by family.

Known as “Andy” to his siblings and throughout his childhood, Tony was born on May 28, 1933, to Bernard and Catherine (Caspers) Kulzer. He was born, grew up and lived most of...

Jul 4, 2020

Rodney A. “Hot Rod” “Rockin’ Rod” Lanners, age 56 of Burtrum, died after a two-month courageous battle with stage 4 esophagus and liver cancer on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in...

Jul 4, 2020

Harvey Rohe, age 85 of St. Rosa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his home near St. Rosa, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa with Rev. Eberhard Schefers officiating. Interment will...

Jul 2, 2020

Jerome W. Heinze, age 87 of Elrosa, died peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the CentraCare Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 6 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Inurnment will be in the...

Jun 26, 2020

Rosella K. “Rosie” Spanier, age 88 of Spring Hill, died peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Pine Haven Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

Due to COVID restrictions, a private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be...