Obituaries

Dr. James F. “Jim” Hammarsten, 95, of Melrose, formerly of Grey Eagle, passed away peacefully at Pine Villa Center in Melrose on January 13, 2016. Per Jim’s request a graveside service celebrating his life will be held at the Lakeview Cemetery, (Big Birch Lake), Grey Eagle in July. Jim was born on March 25, 1920, in Grey Eagle to Francis Ragnor “Hammar” and Julia Linnea … [Read more...] about Dr. James Francis Hammarsten

Barbara A. “Barb” Bloch, age 66 of Albany, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 6 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Cletus Connors, O.S.B. officiating. A private entombment will be held … [Read more...] about Barbara A. “Barb” Bloch

John M. Schwagel, age 76 of Spring Hill, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 5 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold concelebrating. Interment … [Read more...] about John M. Schwagel

Funeral Services were held Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at First Baptist Church, Long Prairie, for Floyd A. Warner, age 82, of Long Prairie who passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at CentraCare Health Systems-Long Prairie. Pastor Matt Stacey officiated and burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery, Long Prairie. Floyd Allen Warner was born March 19, 1933 near Osakis, Minnesota … [Read more...] about Floyd A. Warner

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am, Friday, February 5, 2016 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Long Prairie, for Theresa Becker, age 89, of Long Prairie. Family and friends may call from 4-8 pm, Thursday at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Long Prairie and one hour prior to service. Theresa is one of nine children born to John & Frances (Geisenhof) … [Read more...] about Theresa Becker