Obituaries

James August Loehr, 76, of Grey Eagle died unexpectedly October 19 at St. Cloud Hospital. Jim was born in Melrose to Sophia (Schanhaar) and August Loehr. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at Big Birch Lake with his friends and family. Jim graduated from Melrose High School in 1967 and went on to play football at NDSU. From 1970 to 1972 he served in the US Army … [Read more...] about James August Loehr

Martin “Marty” Howard Strom passed away on October 19, 2025, at the age of 18. Marty was born on June 12, 2007, at St. Cloud Hospital. He is the beloved son of Robert and Jennifer (Oslund) Strom, and cherished brother of Sophia Strom. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Brenna Nelson of Crosby, MN; uncle David Strom of Upsala, MN; aunt Erin (Mike) Blair of Little Falls, MN; … [Read more...] about Martin “Marty” H. Strom

Lori P. Austing, age 57 of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her home in Freeport, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 28 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Entombment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to … [Read more...] about Lori P. Austing

Janet Mary Jennissen, age 82 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on October 22, 2025 at her home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 28 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 … [Read more...] about Janet Mary Jennissen

Gary Carl Glockzin, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, at the Cura Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Born on August 6, 1934, at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Gary was the son of Carl and Carol (Greener) Glockzin. He was raised one mile west of Grey Eagle on the southwest corner of Trace Lake, where his lifelong passion for excavation and heavy … [Read more...] about Gary Carl Glockzin