Obituaries

Joel P. “Jody” Olson, age 63, of Long Prairie, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home in Long Prairie, Minnesota. A private graveside service will be held at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Sauk Centre with Pastor Ron Hemsworth officiating. Joel Palmer Olson was born May 30, 1956 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Virden and Mary Mae (Minette) Olson. Jody attended Sauk Centre High … [Read more...] about Joel P. “Jody” Olson

Peter W. “Pete” LeClaire, age 74 of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held at a later date after restrictions are lifted. Peter Walter LeClaire was born July 4, 1945 in New Munich, Minnesota to Luis and O’tillia (Scherer) LeClaire. He joined the US Navy and served during the … [Read more...] about Peter W. “Pete” LeClaire

Roman M. Gilsrud, age 49 of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date after restrictions are lifted. Roman Matthew Rudolph was born October 22, 1970 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Raymond and Joyce (Christen) Rudolph. When Roman was eight years old, he was adopted by Carl Gilsrud. … [Read more...] about Roman M. Gilsrud

Orville “ Bud” Charles Haan, age 95, Albany, MN, went to be with his Heavenly Savior on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Mother of Mercy Assisted Living, Albany, MN, with his sons by his side. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Old Frontenac Cemetery, Frontenac, MN. Bud was born July 21, 1924 in Grand Rapids, MI to Charles and Anna … [Read more...] about Orville “Bud” C. Haan

Rita Theresa Mettenburg, ag 93, passed away on May 15, 2020 at St. Benedicts Sr. Community hospice. Rita was born on January 10, 1927 in Millwood Township, Stearns County, MN, the eighth of ten children born to Henry and Catherine (Euteneuer) Suek. She was raised in Freeport and Holdingford. She graduated from Holdingford High School, Class of 1945, and from St. Cloud Teachers … [Read more...] about Rita Theresa Mettenburg