Obituaries

Brien Richard Finken, 63, of St. Rosa, MN passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital from complications of diabetes. He is being cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Brien was born October 1, 1960, to Leroy and Grace (Hanson) Finken, in Melrose, MN. He graduated in May of 1979 from Melrose High School. He mostly worked with … [Read more...] about Brien R. Finken

Luella L. Asmus (Alt), age 94, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Vitality Senior Living in Upsala. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 15 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle with Pastor Michael Bitz officiating. Family interment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, Grey Eagle following the fellowship. Visitation will be held one … [Read more...] about Luella L. Asmus (Alt)

Carol Ann Koska, 78, passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 2, 2024. Carol was the daughter of Harry and Katherine (Pfeffer) Westerberg of Long Prairie, MN. She was born and raised in Long Prairie. After graduation she married Victor (Bud) Koska in 1964. They made their home in Long Prairie where they raised 2 daughters, Bev and Pam. Carol worked hard throughout her … [Read more...] about Carol Koska

Arlene D. Messerich, age 86 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 4 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish … [Read more...] about Arlene D. Messerich

Allan E. Ilgen, age 76 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the Cura of Sauk Centre Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood … [Read more...] about Allan E. Ilgen