Obituaries

Donald J. “Don” Krebs, age 91 of Albany, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 14, 2016 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 22 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Cletus Connors, O.S.B. officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman concelebrating. … [Read more...] about Donald J. “Don” Krebs

Eleanor R. Dierkhissing, age 101 of Freeport, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 14, 2016 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 20 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman concelebrating. Interment will … [Read more...] about Eleanor R. Dierkhissing

Ronald ‘Ron’ W. Eldred, age 70, longtime businessman, auctioneer and real estate broker in Long Prairie, MN passed away on Sat., Oct. 8, 2016 after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held next Monday, Oct. 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Long Prairie with Reverand Bill Bakewicz officiating. Visitation hours are at the … [Read more...] about Ronald ‘Ron’ W. Eldred

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Marcella Briol, 91, Freeport, was held at 11:30 AM on Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Fr. Dan Walz officiated and burial followed in the parish cemetery. Marcella passed away late Wednesday evening at the Pine Villa in Melrose with family at her side. Marcella was born on July 28, … [Read more...] about Marcella Marie Briol

Dolores “Babe” McClelland, 86 Avon, passed away peacefully Wed., Oct. 5th surrounded by her family. Babe was proud to have 34 years of sobriety. Mother of 8 children. She and her husband were the original owners of Skatin’ Place. She is survived by her children Mary (Richard) Gallea Cold Spring, Jim (Wendy) McClelland Cold Spring, Pat Barthel (Mike Zwilling) Avon, Katie … [Read more...] about Dolores “Babe” McClelland