Obituaries

Feb 28, 2015

Bernadine "Bernie" Schmiesing, age 93 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Fairway Pines Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 4 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jeremy Theis officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery....

Feb 27, 2015

Leroy C. Schwieters, age 67 of Melrose, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, February 27, 2015 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 6 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be held in the...

Feb 25, 2015

Iris A. Hiltner, age 75 of Melrose, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at her home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 28 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Deacon Ernie Kociemba assisting. Inurnment will be held in...

Feb 24, 2015

David A. Kilanowski, age 63 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Belgrade Nursing Home in Belgrade, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11a.m. Friday, February 27 at Faith Baptist Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Joe DiVietro and Pastor Ron Hemsworth officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery...

Feb 21, 2015

Victor A. Schwinghamer, Sr., age 97 of Sauk Centre, died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 25 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Tim Wenzel officiating and Rev. Greg Paffel concelebrating. Interment will...

Feb 17, 2015

Arlene M. Hiltunen, age 86 of Grey Eagle, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Long Prairie, Minnesota.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 21 at Lakeview Cemetery in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ron Tibbetts officiating. A lunch will follow the graveside service.

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Feb 16, 2015

David M. "Dave" Bergmann, age 91 of Melrose, died peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A private family service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Melrose.

David Michael Bergmann was born December 3, 1923 in Millwood Township, Stearns County, Minnesota...

Feb 12, 2015

Douglas G. "Doug" Scott, age 81 of Sauk Centre, died Thursday, February 12, 2015 at CentraCare Health in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 18 at Zion Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Marty Porter officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at Adams Cemetery in Villard,...

Feb 12, 2015

Ervin H. "Erv" Schiffler, age 76 of St. Anthony, died after complications from a stroke on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

The family is honoring the wishes of their father who has chosen cremation without visitation but would really love to have family and friends gather with them to celebrate...

Feb 10, 2015

Gerald J. "Jerry" Kortan, age 73 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at his farm in Kandota Township, Todd County, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 16 at River of Life Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Kyle Peterson officiating. Interment will follow in Long Bridge Lutheran Cemetery...

Feb 9, 2015

Paul A. Nathe, age 51 of St. Cloud, formerly of Sauk Centre, died Monday, February 9, 2015, at Opportunity Matters in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 12 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Rev. Jeremy Theis will officiate with interment following...

Feb 7, 2015

Reverend Joseph C. Miller, age 92 of Nevis, died Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 13 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Spring Hill. Rev. Timothy Wenzel will preside, with Bishop Donald Kettler, Revs. Ed Bradley, Marvin...

Feb 4, 2015

Julian W. Schloegl, age 82 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Alexandria, Minnesota.

A gathering for family and friends will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, February 9 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. A prayer service and time for sharing will be held at...

Feb 2, 2015

Robert C. "Robbie" Uphoff, age 35, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 2, 2015 at his home in Meire Grove, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 7 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Greenwald with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from...

Feb 2, 2015

Regina C. "Jean" Kulzer, age 88 of Greenwald, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 6 at the St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Greenwald with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman concelebrating....

Jan 31, 2015

Walter H. "Pinky" Thelen, age 85 of Freeport, died unexpectedly in his favorite chair on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at his home in Freeport, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 5 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating. Entombment will follow in the...

Jan 26, 2015

Mathilda I. McKenney, age 106 of St. Rosa, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 29 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating. Interment...

Jan 25, 2015

Helen M. Melton, age 94, of Melrose and formerly of Albany, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at the Pine Villa Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 29 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Pastor Fred Kutter officiating. Burial will be at Immanuel...

Jan 23, 2015

William L. "Bill" Bredeck, age 60 of Albany, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 23, 2015 at his home after fighting a courageous battle of cancer since Feb. 26, 2013.

A Mass of Catholic Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 28 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Interment will be...

Jan 22, 2015

Bernadine G. "Bernie/Dena" Van Heel, age 89 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 26 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jeremy Theis...