Obituaries

Jul 25, 2017

Robert W. "Bob" Kemper, age 67 of Melrose, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Melrose with military honors provided by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation will be...

Jul 22, 2017

Timothy M. McDonald, age 54 of rural Swanville, died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at his quiet country home surrounded by his sisters and many others who Tim considered his family.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 4th at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Upsala, with a gathering of family...

Jul 22, 2017

Fireman First Class, Elmer Tom Kerestes, U.S. Navy, age 22, of Holdingford, Minnesota, was killed in action aboard the USS Oklahoma, a U.S. Navy ship, on December 7, 1941, when Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was attacked. After 76 years, he will be brought home to rest next to his parents, and among his siblings and other relatives.

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Jul 19, 2017

Charles "Chuck" Harris, age 73, died peacefully at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota on July 19, 2017 with his wife, Joyce at his side.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 28th at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Father David Grundman presiding.

Jul 18, 2017

Margaret "Marcy" Heinen, age 77 of Avon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 surrounded by her family at her home.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22 at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Avon with Rev. Greg Miller.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday...

Jul 12, 2017

Cary "C.J." Hollenkamp, age 54 of Freeport, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 18 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Dan Walz officiating. Entombment will be in the parish cemetery.

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Jul 12, 2017

Eileen E. Schmiesing, age 91 of Meire Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 17 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Ken...

Jul 6, 2017

James Goellner, age 66 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota on July 6, 2017 surrounded by his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 10th at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be...

Jul 1, 2017

Arlen Kuhlmann, age of 86 of Long Prairie, died peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2017 with her husband at her side in their rural Long Prairie home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in St....

Jun 29, 2017

Jane M. Kurtti, age 96 of Grey Eagle, formerly of Motley, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. A family inurnment will be held at a later...

Jun 28, 2017

Ralph J. Blenker, age 80 of Albany, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, Minnesota after a courageous battle with cancer.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 3 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with...

Jun 23, 2017

Sandra L. "Sandy" Porter, age 70, of Sauk Centre, died peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2017 at CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, June 30 at the VFW in Blaine. Sandra Lee Richardson was born December 28, 1946 in Ellsworth, Wisconsin to...

Jun 22, 2017

Marian M. Bielke, age 79 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at her home on Sauk Lake.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 28 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Rebecca Thomas officiating. Interment following in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from...

Jun 21, 2017

Todd D. Olson, age 53, of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, Minnesota after a year and a half battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 24 at Zion Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Marty...

Jun 19, 2017

Susan M. Vogel, age 91 of Melrose, died Monday, June 19, 2017 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 22 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Melrose.

Jun 19, 2017

Edwin M. "Eddie" Sand, age 90 of Melrose, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 23 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Dan Walz officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation...

Jun 14, 2017

Nora F. Patton, age 57 of Saint Paul, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at her home in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 22 at the Gill Brothers Funeral Home, 9947 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington with Jenny Hoff as celebrant. Visitation will be from 5 to...

Jun 13, 2017

Robert H. "Bob" Ahrens, age 68 of Grey Eagle, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at his home in Grey Eagle, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating with military honors...

Jun 12, 2017

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove for Arlene Meyer who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, June 12 in Melrose, Minnesota. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to...

Jun 10, 2017

Innocent S. "Buddy" Roelike, age 93 of Elrosa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at his home in Lake George Township, Stearns County, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Peter Kirchner...