Obituaries

Melvin K. Jackson, 76, of Sauk Centre passed into the spirit world August 18, 2015 at the CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud, MN; he had an ongoing battle with liver & kidney failure. Mel, Walking Eagle, Chief, Z, full of fun, good humor, mischief, and daring, was the “Kokopelli” of his tribe. He had been an escort for “Tony’s Tours” keeping the casino runners entertained. … [Read more...] about Melvin K. Jackson

Herbert L. “Herb” Schilling, age 95, formerly of Grey Eagle, died Friday, August 21, 2015 at CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Long Prairie, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, August 25 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating. Military honors were provided by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard with interment … [Read more...] about Herbert L. “Herb” Schilling

Colette E. Von Wahlde, age 101 of Melrose, died peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, August 24 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman and Rev. Vincent Lieser concelebrating. Interment was in the parish … [Read more...] about Colette E. Von Wahlde

Alvina A. Brang, age 100, of Meire Grove, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 surrounded by her loving family, at the CentreCare Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian was held Saturday, August 22 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove and Rev. Marvin Enneking officiated. Burial followed in the parish cemetery. Alvina Ann Zenzen was … [Read more...] about Alvina A. Brang

Funeral Services were held Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Peace United Church, Long Prairie for Darlene J. Chase, age 80, who passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015 at Valley View Assisted Living, Long Prairie. Rev. Gary Taylor officiated and burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery, Long Prairie. Darlene was born in Clarissa on April 29, 1935 to Michael and Anna (Lapitz) Sutton. … [Read more...] about Darlene J. Chase