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Lori Ann “Blondie” Sprenger, 45, Melrose, MN

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Lori Ann “Blondie” Sprenger, age 45 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at her home in Melrose, Minnesota. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish … [Read more...] about Lori Ann “Blondie” Sprenger, 45, Melrose, MN

Marion E. Rehkamp, 86, Sauk Rapids, Formerly of Melrose

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Marion E. Rehkamp, age 86 of Sauk Rapids, formerly of Melrose, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Community in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. Funeral service were held on Saturday, June 9 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Deacon Stephen Arnold officiating. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery in Melrose. Marion Elizabeth Rehkamp was born … [Read more...] about Marion E. Rehkamp, 86, Sauk Rapids, Formerly of Melrose

Florence Mary Pratschner, 78, Albany, MN

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Funeral services celebrating the life of Florence Mary Pratschner, age 78 of Albany were held Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Chapel in Albany. Father Corwin Collins O.S.B. officiated and burial took place in the Seven Dolors Catholic Church parish cemetery following the service. Florence died peacefully in the night Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Mother of … [Read more...] about Florence Mary Pratschner, 78, Albany, MN

David Joseph Petron Sr. 73, Avon, MN

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Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of David Joseph Petron Sr, age 73 of Avon were held Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Church of All Saints – St. Mary. Father Mark Stang officiated, and burial took place in the parish cemetery following the service. David died Sunday evening, june 10, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital after his hard fought two and a half year battle with … [Read more...] about David Joseph Petron Sr. 73, Avon, MN

Duane R. Dingmann, 58, Montana, formerly Albany

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Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond, MN for Duane R. Dingmann age 58 who died suddenly in Montana of natural causes. Relatives and friends may call from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Duane was born December 17, 1953 in Richmond and grew up in Farming, the son of Leonard and Leona (Ramler) … [Read more...] about Duane R. Dingmann, 58, Montana, formerly Albany