Clarence J. “Shorty” Gerads, age 90, passed away peacefully February 1, 2020 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota. A PRIVATE FAMILY memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 5 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Deacon Ernie Kociemba officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Melrose. Military honors will be by the Melrose Veterans Honor … [Read more...] about Clarence J. “Shorty” Gerads
Melrose City January 6, 2020
The Melrose City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Melrose City Center pursuant to due notice being given thereof. Present were Council Members Tony Klasen, Justin Frieler, Travis Frieler, Mark “Bunker” Hill, Mayor Joe Finken, City Administrator Colleen Winter, and City Clerk Patti Haase. Mayor Finken presided thereat. The Council … [Read more...] about Melrose City January 6, 2020
Hometown News January 30, 2020
James Pitzer
A Gathering of Family and Friends celebrating the life of James N. Pitzer will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, January 31 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Albany. James passed away Friday, January 24 at his home in Millwood Township. James was born on December 22, 1929, in Denver, CO, the son of Clyde and Iona (Mouat) Pitzer. He attended school in Greely, CO, … [Read more...] about James Pitzer
James Edward Oehrlein
James Edward Oehrlein, 92, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Cherrywood Advanced Living in St. Cloud. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, January 25th at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Jim was born December 15, 1927 to William and Clara (Vos) Oehrlein. One of thirteen children, Jim spent his … [Read more...] about James Edward Oehrlein