Obituaries

Paulenia “Pauline” Ann Marie (Schmidt) Hoffman, age 92 years and 20 days, a resident of Grey Eagle, Minnesota, went peacefully to be with the Lord on February 20, 2025. Paulenia was born January 21, 1933 in Round Prairie Township, Round Prairie, Minnesota to Alfred and Marie (Eggerth) Schmidt. She married Oscar Hoffman and the couple were together for 74 years. They farmed … [Read more...] about Paulenia “Pauline” Ann Marie (Schmidt) Hoffman

Thomas A. “Tom” Kulzer, age 62 of Swanville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 26 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Thomas Arthur Kulzer was born March 6, 1962 in Melrose, … [Read more...] about Thomas A. “Tom” Kulzer

Genevieve A. “Gen” Kuhlmann-Gay, age 79 of Grey Eagle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at CentraCare Care Center in Long Prairie, Minnesota. Per Gen’s request, no services will be held. Genevieve Ann Paavola was born April 24, 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Arvid and Mary Paavola. She is survived by her loving family and friends. … [Read more...] about Genevieve “Gen” Kuhlmann-Gay

Mary E. Birchem, 80 year old resident of Little Falls, MN, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, February 20, 2025, at St. Otto’s Care Center at 10:30 A.M., with Father Ben Kociemba officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 A.M., at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls, on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Mary E. Birchem