Obituaries

Bernadine C. “Bernie” Rieland, age 87 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 9 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery. The … [Read more...] about Bernadine C. Rieland

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Earl Weisbrich, 78, of Monticello on June 8, 2025, at Methodist Hospital, after a long battle with Diabetes and Heart Disease. Earl was a beloved husband, father and friend to anyone whom he met. Earl had a strong work ethic and was known for his kindness, humor and warmth. He was born May 15, 1947, to Clarence and … [Read more...] about Earl Joseph Weisbrich

Richard “Rick” Leo Sturm, age 67, of Albany, passed away at home on July 10, 2025. Richard was born on October 26, 1957, to Richard and Wilma (Adams) Sturm at the Fairmont Hospital. Rick married Pam Salzl on April 18th, 1998. Rick loved music from an early age. He was taught to play the piano by his mother, Wilma, and to express his gratitude, he taught himself how to play … [Read more...] about Richard Leo Sturm

A funeral service was held Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the American Lutheran Church in Long Prairie for Bernice B. Petrie, 92. Bernice was a resident of Long Prairie, MN. She passed away July 15, 2025, at the Long Prairie Care Center. Rev. Ethan Fearing presided. Bernice Petrie was born on June 24, 1933 to Gottlieb and Elsie (Schaeffer) Lang on a farm near Freeman, SD. … [Read more...] about Bernice B. Petrie

Peggy Beth Karnes-Ross, age 71 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, after a long battle of lung cancer and leukemia in Burtrum, MN. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26 at the Lillian Building in Osakis, MN. Peggy was born January 17, 1954, to Calvin and Exelda (Zelda) Karnes in Little Falls, MN. Growing up she … [Read more...] about Peggy Beth Karnes-Ross