Obituaries

Donald H. Herzog, age 84 of St. Francis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, July 20 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in St. Francis. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Donald Henry Herzog was born July 17, 1937 in St. Rosa, … [Read more...] about Donald H. Herzog

Herman J. “Howdy” Klaphake, Jr., age 84 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, July 18, 2022 at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A private family prayer service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Meire Grove. Herman Joseph Klaphake, Jr. was born February 14, 1938 in Getty Township, … [Read more...] about Herman J. Klaphake, Jr.

Joshua “Josh” Young, age 29 of Blaine, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 10, 2022 in Blaine, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 22 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with one hour visitation prior to the service. Joshua John Wayne Young was born May 11, 1993 in Ogden, Utah to John Young and Donna Craft. He will … [Read more...] about Joshua “Josh” Young

Edwin H. “Ed” Koenig, age 87 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the CentraCare Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, July 18 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery with military honors … [Read more...] about Edwin H. “Ed” Koenig

Rita M. Groetsch, age 90 of Albany, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11a.m. Thursday, July 14 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will … [Read more...] about Rita Groetsch