Obituaries

The Reverend Hollis Bishop passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8th, 2021 at the age of 81. Hollis had a brief battle with cancer but spent his final weeks pain free and comfortable, enjoying many conversations with beloved friends and family members. Hollis Bishop was born on September 20th, 1939 in Bigfork, MN. The son of Jesse and Mildred (Wright) Bishop, he was the … [Read more...] about Rev. Hollis Bishop

Susan Stelman Tomsche (Disch), 64, passed peacefully at home on her birthday with her family by her side after a year-long battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She fought hard to the very end, and leaves a legacy of love and caring through a wide network of friends and family. She will be remembered for her enduring kindness, upbeat personality, and high-energy … [Read more...] about Susan Tomsche

The Mass of Christian Burial in remembrance of Evelyn A. Kolodjeski, age 81 of Avon, was held on Wednesday, March 17 at the Seven Dolores Catholic Church in Albany. Evelyn passed away on Thursday, March 11 at her home in Avon. Evelyn will always be remembered by her sons, Thomas and Richard Kolodjeski; grandchildren, Mary (Scott Krey) Kolodjeski, Linda Kolodjeski, Alicyn and … [Read more...] about Evelyn Kolodjeski

It is with great sadness to announce that Susan Ramler (Schreifels), 57, passed away peacefully in her home on March 12, 2021 after a year-long battle with Pancreatic cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 18th, at … [Read more...] about Sue Ramler

Megan S. “Monkey” Engebretson, age 16 of Melrose, died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 20 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Melrose with Rev. David Mommens officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Melrose. The service … [Read more...] about Megan S. “Monkey” Engebretson