Obituaries

Carol Ann Koska, 78, passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 2, 2024. Carol was the daughter of Harry and Katherine (Pfeffer) Westerberg of Long Prairie, MN. She was born and raised in Long Prairie. After graduation she married Victor (Bud) Koska in 1964. They made their home in Long Prairie where they raised 2 daughters, Bev and Pam. Carol worked hard throughout her … [Read more...] about Carol Koska

Arlene D. Messerich, age 86 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 4 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish … [Read more...] about Arlene D. Messerich

Allan E. Ilgen, age 76 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the Cura of Sauk Centre Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood … [Read more...] about Allan E. Ilgen

Mildred M. “Millie” Toenyan, age 90 of St. Rosa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Cura of Melrose Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 27 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish … [Read more...] about Mildred M. “Millie” Toenyan

Joanne Edna Butkowski, age 75 of Melrose, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Cura of Sauk Centre Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 29 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Parish prayers will be at 7 p.m. by Deacon Ernie Kociemba. Joanne Butkowski was born May 8, 1949 in Melrose Township, Stearns County, … [Read more...] about Joanne Edna Butkowski