Obituaries

Aug 4, 2022

Lorraine W. “Honey” Imdieke, age 93 of Melrose, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 4, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 11 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Arockiya Newton officiating and...

Aug 3, 2022

Jane M. Ebensteiner-Berns, age 57 of Sauk Centre, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 9 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Michael Carlson officiating. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Sauk Centre.

Visitation...

Aug 1, 2022

Donald G. “Don” Kendle, age 90 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, August 1, 2022 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 6 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Michael Carlson officiating. Inurnment will be in Greenwood...

Jul 29, 2022

John E. Peternell, age 80 of Albany, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2022 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 5 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be in the...

Jul 29, 2022

Mary Ann Klasen, age 78 of St. Anthony, passed away unexpectedly from cancer on Friday, July 29, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 3 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony with Rev. Greg Miller, O.S.B. officiating. Inurnment will...

Jul 29, 2022

Kathryn E. “Kathy” Kemper, of Melrose, died peacefully, July 29, 2022 at the age of 89 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 3 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Inurnment will be at Freedhem Cemetery in Freedhem, Minnesota.

Visitation will be...

Jul 24, 2022

James L. “Jim” Determan age 76 of Sauk Centre, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 1 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jeremy Theis officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sauk...

Jul 24, 2022

Leo J. Ettle, age 95, of Freeport, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at his home in Freeport, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 28 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun officiating. Interment will be at the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held...

Jul 24, 2022

Louise J. Wood, age 87 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Arockiya Newton officiating and Deacon Ernie Kociemba assisting. Inurnment will...

Jul 23, 2022

Audrey L. Douvier, age 86 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the CentraCare Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, after a quick and courageous battle with cancer. She is now reunited with her loving husband, Harold, Mother, Father, Stepfather, Brother, and many family and friends who went before her.

Jul 19, 2022

Chad “Tanker” Toenyan, age 41 of Crystal, Minnesota, passed away after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at his sister’s home in Freeport, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 26 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Inurnment will be at a later...

Jul 18, 2022

Herman J. “Howdy” Klaphake, Jr., age 84 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, July 18, 2022 at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A private family prayer service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Meire Grove.

Herman Joseph...

Jul 18, 2022

John L. Klaphake, age 88 of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, July 18, 2022 at his home in Albany, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 25 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be held at Hillside...

Jul 16, 2022

Sylvester P. “Sylvie” Welle, age 84 of Spring Hill, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 22 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Spring Hill with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment...

Jul 15, 2022

Donald H. Herzog, age 84 of St. Francis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 20 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in St. Francis. Interment will be in the parish...

Jul 12, 2022

Edwin H. “Ed” Koenig, age 87 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the CentraCare Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 18 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev....

Jul 10, 2022

Joshua “Josh” Young, age 29 of Blaine, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 10, 2022 in Blaine, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 22 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with one hour of visitation prior to the service.

Joshua John Wayne Young was born May...

Jul 8, 2022

Rita M. Groetsch, age 90 of Albany, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11a.m. Thursday, July 14 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating. Interment...

Jul 6, 2022

Genevieve C. “Gene” Zilka, age 98 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Murray, Utah.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16 at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.

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Jul 5, 2022

Thomas K. Holdvogt, age 34 of New Munich, passed away while working on his family’s farm on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in New Munich, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 11 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Dan Walz officiating and Rev. Derek Wiechmann concelebrating....