Obituaries

Carol Jean Cordes (Mortimer), age 80 of Melrose, passed away peacefully with her three children by her side on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at her home in Melrose, Minnesota. A private inurnment will take place at a later date in Wisconsin. She will be deeply missed by her children, Craig Johnathan (Dawn) Cordes, Deborah Jean (Brian) Brogard, and Desiree Lynn (Sam) Thierstein; six … [Read more...] about Carol Jean Cordes

Katy Lynn Panek, 20 year old resident of Burtrum, MN passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in Elmdale, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala, MN with Father David Grundman officiating. Burial will take place in St. Edward’s Parish Cemetery in Elmdale, MN. A visitation will be held from 9-11 … [Read more...] about Katy Lynn Panek

Loren J. “Bubba” Ritter, age 54 of Merrifield, formerly of St. Rosa, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his home in Merrifield, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 11 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military … [Read more...] about Loren J. “Bubba” Ritter

Dustin Michael Olmschenk passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at the age of 39, shortly after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive liver cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his memory by living their lives fully and courageously, just as he did. Dustin was born July 20, 1982, the second eldest child to Michael and Deborah Olmschenk. He … [Read more...] about Dustin Michael Olmschenk

Eugene “Gene” Epling, 73 year old resident of Swanville, MN passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his home in Swanville, MN. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the Camp Ripley Chapel inside the main gates of Camp Ripley with Rev. Jeff Lawson officiating. Burial will take place in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little … [Read more...] about Eugene “Gene” A. Epling