Obituaries

Eugene R. “Gene” Gergen, age 75 of Osakis, died peacefully, surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer on Monday, March 25, 2024 at his daughter’s home in Long Prairie, Minnesota. A Requiem Mass will be held 10 a.m Tuesday, April 2 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Long Prairie with Rev. Isaac Delmanowski officiating. Interment will be held in Calvary … [Read more...] about Eugene R. “Gene” Gergen

David (Dave) Ostendorf, age 65, passed away suddenly on February 12, 2024, following a stroke. Throughout his life, Dave dedicated himself to overcoming kidney disease, which he battled for over thirty years, serving as a tremendous source of inspiration for others. Many sought guidance, advice, and hope from him and his wife, Sue. Despite his struggle with Alport syndrome, … [Read more...] about David W. Ostendorf

Mary Ann Zierden, age 92 of Melrose, formerly of New Munich, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at CentraCare-Melrose Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. Mary Ann was called to heaven 29 years to the day Edzie passed, together again at last. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 27 at Immaculate Conception … [Read more...] about Mary Ann Zierden

Susan I. “Sue” Rolfes-Worms, age 60 of Freeport, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Funeral Liturgy of the Word will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 28 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 … [Read more...] about Susan I. “Sue” Rolfes-Worms