Obituaries

A Celebration of Life will be held in August, 2025, for Connor B. Wood, who passed away on March 3, 2025. Connor Benton Wood was born on August 24, 2006, in Albany, MN, to parents Nathan and Jenny Wood. He attended Albany Area Schools and was a Boy Scout for many years. During this time, Connor particularly enjoyed winter camping. In the summers, he enjoyed going to and … [Read more...] about Conner B. Wood

Marilyn Ruth Gerlach, 90 year old resident of Upsala, MN, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Vitality Senior Living Center in Upsala. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala, with Pastor Michael Carlson officiating. A Gathering of family and friends will start at 10 AM, … [Read more...] about Marilyn Ruth Gerlach

We bid farewell to Karen Mary Wolbeck (Blenker) a true friend and beacon of light, who departed from this world on March 9th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. Karen walked through life with a gentle soul and unforgettable grace, touching the lives of so many. Karen was born on July 12, 1965 to Joe and Marcie Blenker of Melrose, MN. Karen attended Melrose … [Read more...] about Karen Mary Wolbeck

Viola M. Borgerding, age 97 of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 14 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating and Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. concelebrating. Interment will be … [Read more...] about Viola M. Borgerding

Allen R. Blenker, age 86 of Albany, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating. Military honors will be by the Albany American Legion. A … [Read more...] about Allen R. Blenker