Obituaries

Oct 9, 2020

Leonard N. Orth, age 95 of Sauk Centre, passed away surrounded by his loving wife of 65 years on Friday, October 9, 2020 at St. Benedict's Community Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 13 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre...

Oct 8, 2020

Irma H. Otte of Sauk Centre, died peacefully in the presence of her family on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at CentraCare-Sauk Centre Care Center in Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, October 14 at St Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Rev. Greg Paffel will officiate with interment following in...

Oct 8, 2020

Joseph N. “Joe” Mohs, age 81 of Elrosa, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Public visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, October 11 at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Parish prayers will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday evening.

Oct 7, 2020

Shirley B. Uphoff, age 86 of Greenwald, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the St. Benedict’s Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A private family Mass will be held at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Greenwald with interment in the parish cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Shirley...

Oct 6, 2020

Marinus “Rini” Verwijs, age 75 of Avon, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, October 15 at Avon Community Church in Avon, Minnesota. A private family interment will be at St. Benedict’s Cemetery in Avon. The service will...

Oct 6, 2020

Betty Anne Voller, age 87, of Sauk Centre died peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Waters of Oakdale in Oakdale, Minnesota.

She was born February 14, 1933 in O’Neill, Nebraska to Archie and Elsie (Vitt) Faulhaber. The family moved to Sauk Centre, Minnesota when she was a child. Betty Anne grew up in Sauk Centre, graduating...

Oct 3, 2020

Delores M. Klassen, age 86 of Melrose, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at St. Benedict’s Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A private family service will be held with interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose.

Delores Marie Hinnenkamp was born May 15, 1934 in Melrose, Minnesota to Bernard F. and Mary (Von Wahlde) Hinnenkamp. On...

Sep 28, 2020

Shirley C. Vait, age 94 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Monday, September 28, 2020 at the CentraCare Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, October 3 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be...

Sep 27, 2020

Mildred M. “Millie” Gans, age 91 of West Union, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home at Mother of Mercy Assisted Living in Albany, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union. Interment will be in the parish...

Sep 20, 2020

Irene Bromenshenkel Trisko (1931 - 2020) For many years, her correspondence and stories closed with a signature phrase: “Das ist alles,” meaning “That is all.” For Irene Bromenshenkel Trisko of Sauk Centre, the finality of this line was an invitation for future contact, sharing in her beloved stories of family, friends, and faith. The line speaks to her heritage,...

Sep 20, 2020

Roger L. King, age 82 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 26 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Melrose with Rev. David Mommens officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at...

Sep 19, 2020

Harold “Harry” Hanson, age 95, of Sauk Centre died peacefully in the presence of his family on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at CentraCare-Sauk Centre Care Center in Minnesota.

Harold Allyn Hanson was born January 24, 1925 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Elmer and Florence (Jackson) Hanson. Harry graduated from Wilson High School in St. Paul and then...

Sep 18, 2020

Stanley J. “Haskell” Schaefer, age 59 of Waite Park, formerly of New Munich, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Friday, September 18, 2020 at his home in Waite Park, Minnesota.

A private Memorial Mass will be held at a later date with inurnment in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in New Munich.

Stanley Julius Schaefer was...

Sep 7, 2020

Arlene H. Wensman, age 78 of Belgrade, died peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A private family service will be held. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Freeport.

Arlene Helen Wensman was born October 27, 1941 in Freeport, Minnesota to Anton “Tony” and Rose...

Sep 6, 2020

Fern B. “Fernie” Ahrens, age 89 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the CentraCare Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 11 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in the...

Sep 4, 2020

Denise M. Janshen, age 52 of Grey Eagle, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Saukinac Campground near Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 10 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose.

Visitation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral...

Sep 3, 2020

James B. “Jim” Haskamp, age 76, of Greenwald passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a short battle with brain cancer on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at his home in Greenwald, Minnesota.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 8 at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose.

A Mass of Christian...

Sep 3, 2020

Richard R. “Rick” Klaphake, age 65 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by his family after a short, but hard fought battle with Leukemia on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at his home on Big Birch Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held privately. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose.

Visitation will be held...

Sep 2, 2020

Carol J. Kuhlmann, age 73 of Grey Eagle, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her daughter’s home near Swanville, Minnesota.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 19 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...

Aug 25, 2020

Kenneth J. Rafteseth, age 92, of Sauk Centre, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the St Cloud Hospital in St Cloud, Minnesota; after suffering from a broken hip.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 27 at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with Rev. Becky Thomas officiating. Interment will follow...