Obituaries

Aloysius J. Luetmer, age 95, of Melrose left us peacefully on October 23, 2024. Called “Al” by family, friends and neighbors, he was known for his big stature and strong spirit. A dedicated farmer with a passion for baseball that would stay with him throughout his life, his biggest sources of pride were his family. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. … [Read more...] about Aloysius J. Luetmer

Sylvester J. “Buster” Fiedler, age 74 of Albany, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at his home in Albany, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 31 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Military honors will be by the Albany American … [Read more...] about Sylvester J. Fiedler

Kathleen L. “Kathy” Wolbeck, age 82 of New Munich, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 29 at Immaculate Conception Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment will be at the parish cemetery Visitation … [Read more...] about Kathleen L. Wolbeck

Joseph B. “Joe” Rueter, age 89 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 28 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about Joseph B. “Joe” Rueter

Vicki T. Beilke, age 62 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at her home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 29 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. Vicki Theresa Goenner was born August 15, 1962 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to James “Jim” and Delphine (Schmidt) … [Read more...] about Vicki T. Beilke