Obituaries

Kenneth Gene Fischer, known to many as “Fish” or “Fishy,” passed away on June 16, 2025, at the age of 66, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident involving a deer. Born on February 26, 1959, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, to Edmund and Dolores (Schunk) Fischer, Kenny lived a life marked by unyielding determination, strong hands, and a heart always ready to … [Read more...] about Kenneth Gene Fischer

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