Obituaries

Robert H. “Rob” Leach, age 56 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minnesota. A celebration of Rob’s life is being planned. Details will appear on the funeral home website as well as in the local papers. Robert Henry Leach was born January 10, 1961 in Melrose, Minnesota. He is the third son … [Read more...] about Robert H. “Rob” Leach

Joyce L. Yarke, age 66 of St. Augusta, and formerly of Meire Grove, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 30, 2017 at home in St. Augusta, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 3 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Jose Edayadiyil concelebrating. Interment will be in the … [Read more...] about Joyce L. Yarke

Gerald A. “Gerry” Wensmann, age 74 of Spring Hill, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 2 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be held in the Minnesota State Veterans … [Read more...] about Gerald A. “Gerry” Wensmann

Eleanor M. “Ellie” Mitchell, age 90 of Albany, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 30 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Julius Beckerman, O.S.B. officiating and Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. concelebrating. … [Read more...] about Eleanor M. “Ellie” Mitchell

Marilyn A. Schaefer, age 83 of New Munich, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 28 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment was held in the parish cemetery. Marilyn Alvina Krier was born … [Read more...] about Marilyn A. Schaefer