Obituaries

Our beloved mother, sister and friend Jennie Hiltner, 99, passed away on June 30, 2025 with family at her side and the rising morning Sun glistening in the window. She lived in faith, loved family and shared a feast of life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. … [Read more...] about Genevieve “Jennie” Hiltner

Mary Ann O. Butkowski, age 98 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The Mass will be … [Read more...] about Mary Ann O. Butkowski

Jeffrey G. “Jeff” Ainali, age 61, of Melrose passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 20, 2025 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, June 27 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Joe Herzing officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to … [Read more...] about Jeffrey G. “Jeff” Ainali

Christina E. (Olsen) Shodeen of Upsala was born July 10, 1949 in Dassel, Minnesota. She passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, following a short illness Christina “Chris” Shodeen was a bright, generous presence in every life she touched. A natural caretaker and a steadfast supporter of those around her, Chris spent her life lifting others—always the first to lend a hand or a … [Read more...] about Christina E. Shodeen

Services celebrating the life of Matthew Clayton Bardson, age 35 of Harvey, ND, formerly of Albany, was held Wednesday, June 11, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albany. Matt passed away on May 31, 2025, at his home. Matt was a graduate of Albany High School in 2008. He later made his home in Harvey, ND, in 2021, where he worked as a skilled Diesel Technician at High Plains … [Read more...] about Matthew Clayton Bardson