Obituaries

Jul 14, 2021

Gregory D. “Greg” Lehner, age 73 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A celebration of life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with a prayer service at 7:30...

Jul 13, 2021

Jennifer H. (Newman) Kozee, age 56 of West Chester, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2021.

Jennifer H. Newman was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 10, 1965. She is a graduate of Sauk Centre High School, class of 1983.

Jennifer is survived by her husband, Michael Kozee; daughters,...

Jul 9, 2021

Richard J. “Rick” Rieland, age 60 of Melrose, passed away peacefully in the presence of his wife and two daughters on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Celebration of Rick’s Life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 15 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with...

Jul 9, 2021

Marilyn S. Uphus, age 88 of Melrose, passed away peacefully Friday, July 9, 2021, surrounded by her family at her son and daughter-in-law’s home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 14 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating and Deacon Jim...

Jul 8, 2021

Margaret L. Krupa, age 75 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at her home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 17 at Zion Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Marty Porter officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery...

Jul 8, 2021

Lila C. (Johnson) Gomer, age 89 of Burtrum, died July 8, 2021 at the Galeon Care Center in Osakis, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 15 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Fred Kutter officiating. Interment will be in the Greenwood cemetery in Sauk Centre.

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Jul 7, 2021

Alvina E. Dierkhising, age 104 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at CentraCare – Sauk Centre Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12 p.m. Monday, July 12 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Rick Aubol officiating....

Jul 7, 2021

Lawrence A. “Larry” Gaebel, age 61 of Freeport, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A private graveside service will be held at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating.

A public visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m....

Jul 3, 2021

Paul Kent Theisen, age 83 of Sauk Centre, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Fairway Pines Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, July 8 at St. Paul’s Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with Military...

Jun 29, 2021

Vivian H. Bertram, age 87 of Greenwald, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Greenwald with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating, Rev. Vince Lieser concelebrating, and Deacon Ernie Kociemba assisting. Interment will be in...

Jun 29, 2021

Bernice A. Doege, age 91 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 10 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be held in the parish...

Jun 27, 2021

Mary Jane Imdieke, age 77 of Melrose, passed away from ovarian cancer on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 1 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Entombment will be at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery...

Jun 24, 2021

Francis H. “Fran” Hertzog, age 94 of Grey Eagle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Getty Street Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 2 at  St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be held...

Jun 24, 2021

James A. “Jim” Frieler, age 71 of New Munich, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021, at his home in New Munich, Minnesota after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease followed by a stroke.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 1 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Greenwald with Rev....

Jun 22, 2021

James B. “Jim” Schirmers, age 58 of Albany, passed away after a short battle with brain cancer on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his farm in Albany, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B.  officiating. Entombment will...

Jun 21, 2021

Elvera E. “Vera” Von Wahlde, age 81 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, June 21, 2021 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 24 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment will be...

Jun 18, 2021

Michael J. “Mike” Schmiesing, age 64 Waite Park, formerly of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jeremy Theis officiating. Interment will be...

Jun 17, 2021

Edward J. Blenker, age 62 of Watkins, formerly of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his residence in Litchfield, Minnesota.

Private family services were held.

Jun 16, 2021

John G. Ainali, age 81 of St. Rosa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating. Interment will be...

Jun 13, 2021

Doraine E. Pauly, age 91 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 18 at  St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Steve Binsfeld officiating. Interment will be held...