Obituaries

We bid farewell to Karen Mary Wolbeck (Blenker) a true friend and beacon of light, who departed from this world on March 9th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. Karen walked through life with a gentle soul and unforgettable grace, touching the lives of so many. Karen was born on July 12, 1965 to Joe and Marcie Blenker of Melrose, MN. Karen attended Melrose … [Read more...] about Karen Mary Wolbeck

Viola M. Borgerding, age 97 of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 14 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating and Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. concelebrating. Interment will be … [Read more...] about Viola M. Borgerding

Allen R. Blenker, age 86 of Albany, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating. Military honors will be by the Albany American Legion. A … [Read more...] about Allen R. Blenker

Edith O. “Edie” Fischer, age 101 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Cura Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Edith Orleana Wagner was born July 31, 1923 in the small farming/logging community of … [Read more...] about Edith O. “Edie” Fischer

M. Ann Beard, age 85 of Melrose, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held Sunday, March 23rd at the Melrose Legion in Melrose, Minnesota. Lunch is being served at 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. –first come, first served. Memorial reflection of Ann’s life to be made during lunch. A separate … [Read more...] about Ann Beard