Obituaries

Trudy Trettel of rural Bowlus passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, March 7, at the age of 61. A memorial service was held at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala, MN on Wednesday, March 11th, with Rev. Ken Bowman presiding. Trudy was born August 25, 1953, to Willis Clair and Esther (Marsh) Swartz in Windom, MN. She attended school and graduated in … [Read more...] about Trudy Trettel

The Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Frank Felix Warzecha, age 87, of Holdingford, will take place Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 AM in the St. Columbkille Catholic Church, St. Wendel. Frank passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 7, with his family and wife of 59 years by his side. Family and friends may call from 4:00-8:00 PM Friday and again after 9:00 … [Read more...] about Frank Felix Warzecha

Samuel J. “Sam” Schneider, age 52 of Meire Grove, died unexpectedly after complications from heart surgery on Monday, March 9, 2015 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 12 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Mitchell Bechtold concelebrating. … [Read more...] about Samuel J. “Sam” Schneider

Ember E. (Cherne) Schmitz, 35 of Paynesville, died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm. Wednesday at the church and for one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in … [Read more...] about Ember E. (Cherne) Schmitz

A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate the life of William “Billy” Patrick Raeker, age 28, of Albany was held on Monday, March 2, 2015 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Father Cletus Connors, OSB officiated and innichment was in the parish cemetery. “Billy” passed away, peacefully at home, after a 21 year battle with health problems. He will be remembered for his … [Read more...] about William “Billy” Patrick Raeker