Obituaries

James N. “Jim” Prasch, age 86 of Grey Eagle, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11a.m. Monday, October 24 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ron Dockendorf officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish … [Read more...] about James N. “Jim” Prasch

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