Obituaries

Jul 23, 2013

Melvin P. "Mel" Schaefer, age 56 of Melrose, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota after a long battle with brain tumors.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will follow...

Jul 20, 2013

Ralph J. Walters, age 87 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, July 20, 2013 at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27 at Zion Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Marty Porter officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Sauk...

Jul 19, 2013

Gertrude R. "Gerty" Perlinger, age 96, of Grey Eagle, passed away peacefully Friday, July 19, 2013 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23 at the United Methodist Church in Grey Eagle. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Grey Eagle.

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Jul 18, 2013

Janet M. "Jan" Adams, age 82 of Long Prairie, died Thursday, July 18, 2013 at CentraCare Health Hospital in Long Prairie, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Sauk Centre. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

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Jul 16, 2013

Florence A. Bushaw, age 83 of Sauk Centre, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 19 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

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Jul 16, 2013

Anthony A. "Tony" Schwieters, age 85 of Greenwald, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 22 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Greenwald with Rev. Dick McGuire officiating and Rev. Omar...

Jul 15, 2013

Rickey E. Stenski, age 56 of Melrose, passed away at home due to complications of alcoholism on Monday, July 15, 2013.

A balloon release will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 at the Sauk River Park in Melrose with a light lunch to follow at the Dam Bar in Melrose. Per Rickey's wishes, no...

Jul 14, 2013

Peter D. "Pete" Jennissen, age 66, of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 14, 2013 surrounded by his family at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel...

Jul 14, 2013

Jerry E. Kasper, age 50 of New Munich, died Sunday, July 14, 2013 at his home in New Munich, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Grey Eagle with Rev. Allen Travaille officiating. A private interment will be held in Moses Dane Cemetery at a...

Jul 13, 2013

David J. "Dave" Walter, age 74, of Sauk Centre, died peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, July 13, 2013 surrounded by his family at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 16 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev....

Jul 3, 2013

Albert L. "Al" Greener, age 91 of Albany, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Albany with Rev. Bradley Pearson officiating. Inurnment will be in St. John's Cemetery following the lunch....

Jul 2, 2013

Ryan T. Frieler, age 19 of Hastings, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

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

Jun 28, 2013

Douglas E. "Doug" Kuehne, age 68 of Avon, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, June 28, 2013 after a short battle with cancer at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Albany with Rev. Bradley Pearson...

Jun 26, 2013

Alma M. Schloegl, age 94 of Sauk Centre, died Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Fairway Pines Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 3 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Rev. James Statz will officiate with interment following in the parish cemetery. Friends...

Jun 24, 2013

Alma H. Lieser, age 80 of St. Martin, died peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2013 at the CentraCare Health Systems Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 27 at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin with Rev. Stephen Beauclair, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be in parish...

Jun 12, 2013

Rita S. Zilka, age 67, of Sauk Centre, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the CentraCare Health Systems in Sauk Centre.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Don Reisig officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

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Jun 9, 2013

Elmer G. Frericks, age 89 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the CentraCare Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 12 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Ken Thielman officiating and Rev. Marvin Enneking concelebrating. Interment...

Jun 7, 2013

James G. "Jim" Anderson, age 86 of Grey Eagle, died Friday, June 7, 2013 at his home in Grey Eagle, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Sauk Centre following the lunch....

Jun 5, 2013

Alois J. "Al" Wiechman, age 89 of St. Rosa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at his home in St. Rosa, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 10 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B....

May 24, 2013

Alvin E. "Pops" Lieser, age79 of Melrose, died peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2013 surrounded by his family at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 28 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Vince Lieser concelebrating. Interment...