Obituaries

The family of Joan Dougherty (Welle) is deeply saddened to announce her passing on September 13, 2025, at the age of 97, surrounded by her loved ones. Joan was born in Grand Forks, ND, to Ursula (O’Keefe) and Ambrose Welle, and grew up in Melrose, MN. She attended UND, where she majored in Sociology and was a member of Gamma Phi Beta. She received a small plane pilot’s license … [Read more...] about Joan Dougherty

Donald “Don” W. Lambrecht, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Freeport, with his loving wife by his side and the comfort of a life well-lived, on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Don’s family invites all who knew him to a celebration of his life on Sunday, September 21, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Grey Eagle, followed by a private inurnment at … [Read more...] about Donald “Don” Lambrecht

Jeanette A. Wander, age 93 of Elrosa, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Fairway Pines Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 19 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Kevin Soenneker officiating. Interment will be in the parish … [Read more...] about Jeanette A. Wander

Harvey I. Butkowski, age 77 of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A visitation will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 21 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Parish prayers will be held at 12:30 p.m. by Deacon Ernie Kociemba. Entombment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with … [Read more...] about Harvey I. Butkowski

Clarence Ben Schaefer, age 91 of Meire Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on September 13, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 18 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. … [Read more...] about Clarence Ben Schaefer