Obituaries

Lois M. Schanhaar, age 98, of Melrose, received her angel wings, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at CentraCare Melrose Care Center, Melrose, Minnesota. Lois Mae Buttweiler, the oldest of 5 children, was born November 2, 1922 in Melrose, Minnesota to Paul and Beata (Hofmann) Buttweiler. Lois told many stories about her happy, active childhood growing up … [Read more...] about Lois M. Schanhaar

Hortense Walz, age 99 of Spring Hill, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 18, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Blaine, Minnesota. A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, January 22 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The … [Read more...] about Hortense Walz

Elizabeth Whitford, 77, of Long Prairie passed away on January 14, 2021 at the CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie with family by her side. Liz was born on February 6, 1943 to Emil and Doris (Fox) Schilman in Park Rapids, which is also where she was raised. She married Warren Nauber on July 9, 1960 in Akeley. The couple had three children, Richard, Rodney and Jerry. In 1968 … [Read more...] about Elizabeth L. Whitford

Linus M. Kalthoff, age 85 of Albany, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his home in Albany, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 22 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Aaron Nett officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The Mass will be live streamed and can be … [Read more...] about Linus Kalthoff

Thomas “Tom” T. Kliber, age 66 of Swanville passed away at his home Wednesday, January 13, 2021 after his battle with cancer. A remembrance service will be held outside at a later date. Tom was born August 5, 1954 to Clarence and Veronica (Nixie) Kliber of Sobieski. Tom was the 5th of 10 children. His large family and their huge garden kept Tom busy growing up. He was … [Read more...] about Thomas “Tom” T. Kliber