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Donald Ahrens

Donald Ahrens

Nov 18, 2024

Donald Edward Ahrens, most people called him “Duck”, transitioned back home to the spirit world on Monday, November 18, 2024 at his home in Sauk Centre.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

Don was born September 6, 1957 in Sauk Centre Minnesota to Ferdinand and Dorothy (Botz) Ahrens. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School in Sauk...

Erma Kettler

Erma Kettler

Nov 17, 2024

Erma M. Kettler, age 94 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Cura of Melrose Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 22nd, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Vincent Lieser and Rev....

Gerald Heinen

Gerald Heinen

Nov 17, 2024

Gerald M. Heinen, age 78 of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his home in Albany, Minnesota. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 26 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will...

Eymard Orth

Eymard Orth

Nov 12, 2024

Eymard N. Orth, age 97 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 21 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating and Deacon Ernie Kociemba assisting. Interment will be...

Frank Maleska

Frank Maleska

Nov 6, 2024

Frank A. Maleska, age 93 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 13 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Virgil Helmin officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with...

Marion Schumacher

Marion Schumacher

Nov 6, 2024

Marion L. Schumacher, age 86 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, in her sleep on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the Cura of Melrose Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. 

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. A private inurnment will be held...

Sherry Rausch

Sherry Rausch

Nov 5, 2024

Sherry A. Rausch, age 54 of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be...

Donna Athmann

Donna Athmann

Nov 5, 2024

Donna M. Athmann, age 84 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the Cura of Sauk Centre Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg...

Jacqueline "Jacie" Nietfeld

Jacqueline "Jacie" Nietfeld

Nov 4, 2024

Jacqueline A. “Jacie” Nietfeld, age 81 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. 

Jacqueline Ann Nietfeld was born October 28, 1943 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Arnold “Elmer” and Olive (Bergem) Nietfeld. Jacie resided in Underwood, Minnesota until 1993 when she moved to the Peace Farm near Meire Grove...

Ruth Searcy

Ruth Searcy

Nov 2, 2024

Forever in our hearts

Ruth A. Searcy, age 69, of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2024 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in the parish...

Leona Bertram

Leona Bertram

Oct 30, 2024

Leona L. Bertram, age 94 of Greenwald, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A private funeral service will be held at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment will be at St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Greenwald.

Leona Louise Haider was born on September 20,...

Denise Clifton

Denise Clifton

Oct 28, 2024

Denise M. Clifton, age 59 of St. Cloud, died peacefully of natural causes with her puppy dog companion, Vida, by her side on Monday, October 28, 2024 at her home in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, November 2 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Gabriel Walz officiating....

Arlene Pflipsen

Arlene Pflipsen

Oct 26, 2024

Arlene E. Pflipsen, age 88 of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 4 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will...

Jerome "Jerry" Schoumaker

Jerome "Jerry" Schoumaker

Oct 24, 2024

Jerome T. “Jerry” Schoumaker, age 85 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Jerome Theodore Schoumaker was born December 4, 1938 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Lawrence and Ida (Zehren) Schoumaker. He graduated from...

Joseph "Joe" Rueter

Joseph "Joe" Rueter

Oct 24, 2024

Joseph B. “Joe” Rueter, age 89 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 28 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1:30...

Aloysius "Al" Luetmer

Aloysius "Al" Luetmer

Oct 23, 2024

Aloysius J. Luetmer, age 95, of Melrose left us peacefully on October 23, 2024. Called “Al” by family, friends and neighbors, he was known for his big stature and strong spirit. A dedicated farmer with a passion for baseball that would stay with him throughout his life, his biggest sources of pride were his family.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial...

Kathleen "Kathy" Wolbeck

Kathleen "Kathy" Wolbeck

Oct 23, 2024

Kathleen L. “Kathy” Wolbeck, age 82 of New Munich, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 29 at Immaculate Conception Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment will be at the parish...

Vicki Beilke

Vicki Beilke

Oct 23, 2024

Vicki T. Beilke, age 62 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at her home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 29 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. 

Vicki Theresa Goenner was born August 15, 1962 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to...

Sylvester "Buster" Fiedler

Sylvester "Buster" Fiedler

Oct 23, 2024

Sylvester J. “Buster” Fiedler, age 74 of Albany, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at his home in Albany, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 31 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Military honors will be by the Albany American...

Cyrilla Michael

Cyrilla Michael

Oct 22, 2024

Cyrilla A. Michael, age 79 of Freeport, passed away suddenly on October 22, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 30 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Freeport Minnesota with Father Daniel Walz officiating. The burial will take place at the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10:30 to...

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