Hometown News

James J. Theiler, age 66 of Eagle Bend, MN and formerly of Melrose, MN died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Jim was working as a semi-truck driver and suffered from a cardiac arrest while he was stopped in Miles City, Montana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 1st at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. … [Read more...] about James J. Theiler

Ervin J. Klaphake, age 92 of Melrose, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 28 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Deacon Ernie Kociemba assisting. … [Read more...] about Ervin J. Klaphake

Betty J. Lahmers, age 76 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Rev. Rebecca Thomas officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Melrose. Visitation will be … [Read more...] about Betty J. Lahmers

Mary Jane (Brooks) Deters, a loving and devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, age 72 of Little Falls, formerly of Sauk Centre, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the Little Falls Care Center in Little Falls, Minnesota, with her family by her side. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 24 at … [Read more...] about Mary Jane (Brooks) Deters