Obituaries
Search Obituaries
Benjamin Gruenes
Oct 21, 2025
Benjamin J. Gruenes, age 41, of McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey, formerly of Spring Hill, Minnesota, left this world suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. His departure leaves a profound void in our hearts, and as we remember him, let us celebrate the extraordinary life he lived with passion, love, and unwavering devotion.
A...
Lori Austing
Oct 21, 2025
Lori P. Austing, age 57 of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her home in Freeport, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 28 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Entombment will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be held from...
James "Jim" Loehr
Oct 19, 2025
James August Loehr, 76, of Grey Eagle died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Jim was born in Melrose to Sophia (Schanhaar) and August Loehr. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at Big Birch Lake with his friends and family. Jim graduated from Melrose High School in 1967 and went on to...
Kade Feldewerd
Oct 19, 2025
Kade Will Feldewerd, age 24 of New Munich, was taken from us far too soon on October 19, 2025 after a tragic car accident.
A Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 27 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Kevin Soenneker officiating. Interment will be in parish cemetery. Family and friends are...
Arnold "Arnie" Meyer
Oct 17, 2025
Arnold B. “Arnie” Meyer, age 98 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, October 17, 2025 at CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 24 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation...
Judy Meyer
Oct 14, 2025
Judy E. Meyer, age 78 of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, Minnesota.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 25 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish...
Howard "Bud" Nordine
Oct 12, 2025
Howard W. “Bud” Nordine, age 97, of Sauk Centre died surrounded by his family on Say, October 12, 2025 at Cura Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 25 at the American Legion in Sauk Centre. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery...
Gregory "Greg" Glenn
Oct 12, 2025
Gregory G. “Greg” Glenn, age 72 of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.
Per Greg’s request, no services will be held at this time.
Gregory Gene Glenn was born April 24, 1953 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Earl and Violet (Edwards) Glenn. He was...
Judith "Judy" Denk
Oct 10, 2025
Judith A. “Judy” Denk, age 75 of Sauk Centre, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 surrounded by her family at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 15 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Kevin Soenneker officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will...
JoAnn Deters
Oct 8, 2025
JoAnn A. Deters, age 88 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Cura Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 14 at St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday...
Lynn Mehelich
Oct 6, 2025
Lynn Mehelich passed away, peacefully and surrounded by family, on October 6, 2025, just three days short of her 83rd birthday.
********Please note the date of the service*******
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 25 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Inurnment will be held in Kandota...
Alan "Pebbles" Pueringer
Oct 2, 2025
Alan “Pebbles” Pueringer, age 70 of Holdingford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after battling a courageous fight against leukemia on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, Minnesota.
*********Please note the date of the service************
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 16 at All Saints –...
Donna Hansmann
Oct 1, 2025
Donna Jean Jacobsen Hansmann passed away on October 1, 2025 after battling mucosal melanoma. She leaves a legacy of family and faith.
**********Please note the date of the service**********
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 13 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Rebecca Thomas officiating. A private Inurnment will be held at Long Bridge Lutheran...
Todd Bussmann
Oct 1, 2025
Todd M. Bussmann, age 50 of Grey Eagle, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 7 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Kevin Soenneker officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from...
Alois "Al" Beste
Sep 29, 2025
Alois A. “Al” Beste, age 93 of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, September 29, 2025 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating and Deacon Ernie Kociemba assisting. Entombment will be in...
Audrey Hall
Sep 28, 2025
Audrey E. Hall, age 90 of Grey Eagle, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.
A private graveside service will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Grey Eagle.
Audrey Ennice Joyce was born October 16, 1934 in Riverside, California to William and Leila (Johnson) Joyce. She graduated from...
Taylor Holthaus
Sep 26, 2025
Taylor Bradley Holthaus, age 34 of Albany, passed away after a brave and fierce battle with a brain tumor, on Friday September 26, 2025 at his home in Albany, surrounded by those who loved him dearly.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 3 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Fr Julius Beckermann, O.S.B....
Bridgette Heidgerken
Sep 22, 2025
Bridgette Lanet (Ray) Heidgerken, 52, of Cold Spring, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, surrounded by her family.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, October 4 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be from 10...
Gerald "Jerry" Koopmeiners
Sep 22, 2025
Gerald Jerome Koopmeiners, age 82 of Melrose, passed away on September 22, 2025 at 10 pm with family by his side at Cura Nursing Home in Melrose. He is finally at peace after living with dementia for quite a few years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Monday, September 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose...
Dennis "Farm Kid" Deters
Sep 22, 2025
Dennis F. “Farm Kid” Deters, age 82 of Elrosa, died peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Monday, September 22, 2025 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 26 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Kevin Soenneker officiating. Inurnment...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.