Obituaries

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Albany for Eleanor Sabrowsky, 90, of Albany, who died on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany. Rev. David Steege will officiate, and burial will be in Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 4:00–8:00 PM on … [Read more...] about Eleanor Sabrowsky

Warren Gustav Birr, age 76, of Saint Joseph, passed away on October 11, 2026. He leaves behind cherished memories, unforgettable stories, and a family who will miss him deeply. Warren was born on March 21, 1950, in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, to Gustav and Marcella (Kelm) Birr. He grew up on a farm in Albany and was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farming … [Read more...] about Warren Gustav Birr

Mary M. Timp, age 73 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, October 12, 2026 at her home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 17 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. A prayer service will be at 6:30 p.m. with Deacon Ernie Kociemba officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a … [Read more...] about Mary M. Timp

Winifred M. “Winnie” Montagne, age 99 of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at her home in Albany, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 19 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Nick Kleespie, O.S.B. officiating. A private interment will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans … [Read more...] about Winifred M. Montagne

Randolph J. “Randy” Douvier, age 71 of Brooten, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026 at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Minnesota after a long battle with cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 16 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A … [Read more...] about Randolph J. “Randy” Douvier