Obituaries

Christina E. (Olsen) Shodeen of Upsala was born July 10, 1949 in Dassel, Minnesota. She passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, following a short illness Christina “Chris” Shodeen was a bright, generous presence in every life she touched. A natural caretaker and a steadfast supporter of those around her, Chris spent her life lifting others—always the first to lend a hand or a … [Read more...] about Christina E. Shodeen

Services celebrating the life of Matthew Clayton Bardson, age 35 of Harvey, ND, formerly of Albany, was held Wednesday, June 11, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albany. Matt passed away on May 31, 2025, at his home. Matt was a graduate of Albany High School in 2008. He later made his home in Harvey, ND, in 2021, where he worked as a skilled Diesel Technician at High Plains … [Read more...] about Matthew Clayton Bardson

Petra V. Oevermann, age 50 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 23 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Oswaldo Roche officiating. Inurnment will … [Read more...] about Petra V. Oevermann

A memorial service will be announced at a later date for James E. Nyhus, 47 who died on June 8, 2025 at his home in Long Prairie. The Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Stein Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. James was born on October 10, 1977 to James and Shelley (Nyhus) Newago in Minneapolis. He worked various manufacturing jobs and at Dan’s Prize until … [Read more...] about James E. Nyhus

Dale Moscho, age 70 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at Harvest Church in Freeport with Rev. Allen Wieling officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 12 p.m. Saturday at the church. Dale Moscho was born October 19, 1954 in … [Read more...] about Dale Moscho