Obituaries

Nov 9, 2006

James M. "Big Jim" Overman, age 64 of Freeport, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at the Albany Area Hospital in Albany, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 13, 2006 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Rev. Roger Klassen, OSB will officiate with entombment following in the...

Nov 8, 2006

James L. "Jim" Meagher, Jr., age 71, of Grey Eagle died Wednesday, November 8, 2006.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 13 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ron Tibbetts officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Grey Eagle.

Friends may call from 4 to...

Oct 24, 2006

Elizabeth M. Rolfes, age 95, of Freeport died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at the Melrose Area Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 28 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with her son, Rev. Robert Rolfes, Bishop John Kinney, Rev. Roger Klassen,...

Oct 24, 2006

Jerome J. Koetter, age 85, died peacefully Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at his home near Freeport.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 30 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Roger Klassen, OSB officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

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Oct 22, 2006

James W. "Jim" Clear, age 79, of Grey Eagle, died Sunday, October 22, 2006 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 25 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ron Tibbetts officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Grey Eagle.

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Oct 10, 2006

[b]Eva M. Marthaler, age 77 of Sauk Centre, died Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at the Glenwood Retirement Village in Glenwood, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 14 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Rev. Todd Schneider will officiate with interment following in Calvary Cemetery.

Oct 8, 2006

[b]Hilda A. Otte, age 94 of Sauk Centre, died on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Knute Nelson Home in Alexandria, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 12 at Zion Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Steve Hayden officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery in Sauk Centre.

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Oct 7, 2006

[b]Louis N. Roisum, age 83 of Sauk Centre, formerly of Pillager, died with his beloved wife at his side on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 10 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Becky Thomas officiating. Interment will be...

Oct 6, 2006

[b]Elizabeth A. "Betty" Wiener, age 73 of Elrosa, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 6, 2006 at the St. Cloud Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 9 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. Rev. Jeff Ethen...

Sep 27, 2006

[b]Francis J. Tomsche, age 74, of Sauk Centre, died peacefully Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 2 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Rev. James Statz will officiate with interment following in Calvary Cemetery with military...

Sep 22, 2006

Olivia B. Schneider, age 85 of Melrose, formerly of Freeport, died Friday, September 22, 2006 at the Melrose Area Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 26 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Rev. Roger Klassen, OSB will officiate with interment following in the parish cemetery.

Sep 20, 2006

Romuald A. "Romie" Sand, age 72 of Melrose died Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at the Melrose Area Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am, Saturday, September 23, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Vince Lieser officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call Friday from 4...

Sep 8, 2006

Donald "Don" Emslander, age 65 of Elrosa, died Friday, September 8, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 16 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. Rev. Jeff Ethen will officiate with inurnment following in the...

Sep 6, 2006

Walter P. Hinnenkamp, age 85, of Melrose, died from cancer on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 9 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Vince Lieser officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery with military...

Sep 1, 2006

Thomas R. Nelson, age 79, of Sauk Centre died Friday, September 1, 2006 surrounded by his family at the Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at United Methodist Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Lynda Ellis officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Vesta...

Aug 24, 2006

Esther G. Heinen, age 88 of Melrose, died peacefully Thursday, August 24, 2006 at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 28 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Spring Hill. Rev. Leo Leisen and Rev. Ken Thielman will concelebrate with interment following in the parish cemetery.

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Aug 24, 2006

Gerald "Gary" Breitbach, age 51 of Elrosa, died Thursday, August 24, 2006 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 26 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. Rev. Tony Kroll and Rev. Leroy Scheierl will officiate with interment following in the...

Aug 24, 2006

Ann M. "Anne" Anderson, age 54, of Melrose, died peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2006 surrounded by her family, after a long illness at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 28 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Vince Lieser officiating. Interment will be in the...

Aug 23, 2006

Ambrose F. "Am" Finken, age 89 of Freeport, died peacefully Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2006 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Rev. Roger Klassen, OSB will officiate with interment following in the parish cemetery.

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Aug 22, 2006

Clarence B. Hoppe, age 75 of Sauk Centre, died Tuesday, August 22 at St. Michael's Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 25 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. Rev. Todd Schneider will officiate with interment following in St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in St. Rosa.