Obituaries

Harriette LaVada Scherer (née Marsh) passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the age of 97, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 10, 1928, in Plentywood, Montana, she overcame humble beginnings to become the first in her family to graduate from high school and earn a teaching certificate. She taught in a one-room rural school before marrying the love of her … [Read more...] about Harriette LaVada Scherer

James Richard Dean, age 78, passed away on July 6, 2026. He was born in Minneapolis and attended school in St. Louis Park before his family moved to Willmar while James was in elementary school; he graduated from Willmar High School in 1966. Gifted with a strong voice, he performed in school musicals, local theater, and at the Minnesota State Fair amateur talent contest, … [Read more...] about James R. Dean

Bernard J. Bussmann, age 91 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from … [Read more...] about Bernard J. Bussmann

Roberto Raya-Park “Berto”, age 26 of Duluth, formerly of Melrose, passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, July 17 at River of Life Church in Sauk Centre. A Funeral Service and Celebration of Life will follow at 11 a.m. officiated by Pastor Kyle Peterson. Berto was born on February 14, 2000, at Regions Hospital … [Read more...] about Roberto Raya-Park

Nicole M. Meier, age 37 of Eden Prairie, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at her home in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, July 20 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina with Rev. Nicholas Vance officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. … [Read more...] about Nicole M. Meier