Obituaries

Raymond A. “Ray” Barten, age 91 of Greenwald, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 10 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Greenwald with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating and Rev. Marvin Enneking, and Rev. Ken Thielman … [Read more...] about Raymond A. “Ray” Barten

Rev. Robert (Pastor Bob) Paul Bernard, Jr., age 64, of Eagle Bend, formerly of Freeport and Blaine, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 3, 2016, following a brief illness. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 9 at Harvest Church in Freeport with Rev. Clarence St. John and Rev. Robert P. Bernard III officiating. … [Read more...] about Rev. Robert (Pastor Bob) Paul Bernard, Jr.

Elaine M. Blommel, age 85 of Freeport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 3 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment will be in the parish … [Read more...] about Elaine M. Blommel

LouAnn B. “Lou” Middendorf, age 78 of Melrose, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at the CentraCare Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. Her strength, determination and grace showed throughout her journey. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 1 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Deacon Ernie … [Read more...] about LouAnn B. “Lou” Middendorf

Carol M. Prodinsky, age 68 of Melrose passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the CentraCare Pine Haven in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 3 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will follow the service at St. Paul’s Cemetery in … [Read more...] about Carol M. Prodinsky