Obituaries

Delbert Wieling of Melrose, Minnesota passed away on October 15, 2022 at the age of 80. He was born on October 12, 1942, in Melrose, Minnesota where he grew up in New Munich, MN on the family farm. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1961. He then graduated with a Mechanical Draftsman Degree in 1963. In June 1965, he married Marian Thomes. They were married for 57 years. … [Read more...] about Delbert Wieling

Barbara J. “Buns” Essler, age 70 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at her home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Per Barb’s request, the family will have a private service. Barbara Jean Louden was born May 7, 1952 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Richard and Lorraine (Ahles) Louden. She was united in marriage to Richard “Rich” … [Read more...] about Barbara J. “Buns” Essler

John A. Behsman, age 77 of Grey Eagle, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A gathering of friends and family will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 29 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Grey Eagle. A prayer service will begin at 5:30 p.m. A private inurnment will be held at … [Read more...] about John A. Behsman

Thomas J. “Tom” Borgerding, age 88 of Melrose, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11a.m. Monday, October 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Melrose with military honors … [Read more...] about Thomas J. “Tom” Borgerding

LaVerne J. Steffen, 79 year old resident of Little Falls, MN, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, MN. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022, at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Dave Sperstad officiating. A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 4:00-7:00 … [Read more...] about LaVerne J. Steffen