Obituaries

Jun 12, 2015

Thomas P. "Tom" Ahrens, age 60 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully Friday, June 12, 2015 at St. Benedict's Nursing Home in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 15 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. Deacon Tom McFadden will officiate with interment following in St. Paul's Cemetery.

Jun 10, 2015

The family of Veronica Mesna mourns the passing of their beloved mother, "Vicky", age 84. Vicky passed away peacefully surrounded by family, June 10th, 2015.

Vicky was born June 20th, 1930 in Lismore, MN to Emil and Catherine (Didier) Lais. She and her late husband Richard Mesna shared a passion for adventures and traveled throughout the South...

Jun 2, 2015

Patrick J. "Pat" Duchene, age 44 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully, surrounded by his family Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at his home in Raymond Township, Stearns County, Minnesota after a year-long battle with ALS.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 5 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in...

Jun 1, 2015

Philip S. Dougherty, age 68 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully after a brief illness with cancer Monday, June 1, 2015 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jeremy Theis officiating. Military honors will...

May 29, 2015

Eugene A. "Gene" Pederson, age 70 of Sauk Centre, died surrounded by his family Friday, May 29, 2015 at CentraCare Health Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota following a short battle with leukemia.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 1 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg...

May 28, 2015

Irene R. Becker age 87 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at her home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 1 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery....

May 25, 2015

Beatrice C. Tschida, age 80 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 25, 2015 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 29 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman...

May 21, 2015

Gwen C. Gray (Derichs), age 53 of Melrose, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A gather of family and friends will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 29 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. A private...

May 17, 2015

Ervin E. "Billy" Klein, age 86 of Albany, died unexpectedly and peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 21 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Albany with Pastor Stephen Cook officiating. Interment will be in Our Savior's Lutheran...

May 15, 2015

Steven P. "Steve" Baum, age 59, of Burtrum, died after complications from leukemia on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 19 at Brighter Days Family Church in Burtrum with Rev. Anna Payne officiating. Interment will follow at Moses Dane...

May 14, 2015

Irene Tiemann, age 101 of Melrose, died peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Vincent Lieser officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

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May 14, 2015

Lorraine H. Imdieke, age 88 of Meire Grove, died peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 19 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Ken...

May 11, 2015

Frederica T. "Rica" Korte, age 91 of St. Rosa, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 11, 2015 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 15 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa with Rev. Roger...

May 9, 2015

Lorraine J. Priyatel, age 86 of Melrose, formerly of Ely, died Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, gathering in assembly area 1. Lorraine Jane Janeksela was born November 29, 1928 in...

May 6, 2015

Irene E. Rademacher, age 92 of Melrose and formerly of Freeport, was called to Heaven on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 11 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Ken Thielman officiating and...

May 4, 2015

Lawrence J. Imdieke, age 89 of Meire Grove, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 4, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 7 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking...

May 2, 2015

Alma R. Blenker, age 96 of Melrose, died peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Rev. Ken Thielman officiating. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Melrose.

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May 1, 2015

David J. Klasen, age 72, of St. Anthony, died peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2015 surrounded by his family at home after a long courageous battle with cancer.

A Mass to celebrate the life of David will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony, MN with...

Apr 29, 2015

Roman J. "Boysie" Bushman, age 82, of New Munich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 surrounded by his family at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B....

Apr 29, 2015

Joseph M. "Joe" Kuefler, age 93 of Sauk Centre, formerly of Elrosa, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will follow...