Obituaries

Arlene H. Wensman, age 78 of Belgrade, died peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A private family service will be held. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Freeport. Arlene Helen Wensman was born October 27, 1941 in Freeport, Minnesota to Anton “Tony” and Rose (Bueckers) Wensman. The family moved to Belgrade in … [Read more...] about Arlene H. Wensman

Fern B. “Fernie” Ahrens, age 89 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the CentraCare Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 11 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 … [Read more...] about Fern B. “Fernie” Ahrens

Denise M. Janshen, age 52 of Grey Eagle, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Saukinac Campground near Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 10 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Visitation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Denise Michelle Machioch was born November 2, 1967 … [Read more...] about Denise M. Janshen

Raphael J. Ritter, 78, of Long Prairie, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Long Prairie Nursing Home. There will be a private celebration of his life at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann – Stein Chapel in Long Prairie. Ralph was born June 11, 1942 to Raphael A. and Valarie (Peschel) Ritter in Browerville, MN. Growing up his family … [Read more...] about Raphael J. Ritter

Carol J. Kuhlmann, age 73 of Grey Eagle, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her daughter’s home near Swanville, Minnesota. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 19 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Please bring your own protective … [Read more...] about Carol J. Kuhlmann