Obituaries

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....

Jul 1, 2022

John E. Bieringer Jr, age 69 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A celebration of John’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 8 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with Pastor Trinity Opp officiating. Inurnment...

Jun 30, 2022

Barbara A. “Barb” Hollermann, age 82 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Arockiya Newton officiating and Deacon...

Jun 27, 2022

Jeanette M. Stansbury, age 80 of Sauk Centre, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 7 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Rebecca Thomas officiating. Inurnment will be in Grove Lake Cemetery near Padua.

Jun 25, 2022

Valeria M.  “Val” Peters, age 91 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Fairway Pines Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 29 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel...

Jun 23, 2022

Joan V. Rohde, age 87 of Burtrum, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 28 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ron Dockendorf officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery....

Jun 21, 2022

Kenneth J. “Ken” Lawinger, age 84 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the Assumption Nursing Home in Cold Spring, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 24 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. David Flanagan officiating, Rev. Greg Paffel and...

Jun 21, 2022

Adam J. Petermeier, age 40 of St. Cloud, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose.

Adam James Petermeier was born January 3, 1982 in Melrose, Minnesota to Mark and Sheila (Butkowski) Petermeier....