Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services

03/01/2026

Music & Memories
Broadcast for Sunday, March 1, 2026
Covering the deaths from March 1-7, 2026

Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories.

This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one.

Welcome Minnesota March and its unpredictable weather! The weather can play a huge part in our emotional and spiritual well-being. Being aware of this can assist you in your grief pain. You may have noticed your good days correspond to sunshine and warmth, whereas your bad days, dark, gloomy and cold. We know the pain of our loved ones not being with us anymore, but we also know that that pain will become softer with time; the sadness remains, only less often. We loved! The deeper the love the deeper the pain. Celebrate their heaven day and enjoy lots of memory sharing, love and laughter!

This program is dedicated to:

Julian Wiener who died March 1, 2025
Sidney “Sid” Kjeldahl who died March 1, 2025
Mark Schumer who died March 1, 2020
Tom Deters who died March 1, 2015
Rosemary “Rosie” Osendorf who died March 2, 2025
Loretta Hinnenkamp who died March 2, 1980
Josephine “Duke/Jo” Leko who died March 3, 2024
Julian “Sonny” Goerdt who died March 3, 2024
Audrey Welinski who died March 3, 2021
Alfred Rothstein who died March 3, 2010
Della Thell who died March 3, 2003
Paul Klemm who died March 3, 1996
Edith “Edie” Fischer who died March 4, 2025
Alda Mae Mayers who died March 4, 2013
Sister Elaine “Elizabeth” Schindler who died March 4, 2011
Andrew Schrom who died March 4, 2004
Courtney “Jim” Cunningham who died March 4, 1996
Ellie Roering who died March 4, 1960
Aaron Welle who died March 5, 2021
Verena Nathe who died March 5, 2015
Lydia Mahn who died March 5, 1999
Ron Braun who died March 5, 1993
Veronica Middendorf who died March 5, 1986
Allen “Al” Blenker who died March 6, 2025
Viola Borgerding who died March 6, 2025
Ted Roering who died March 6, 2000
Louise Arndt who died March 7, 2025
Florentine Roering who died March 7, 2020
Curtis Rothstein who died March 7, 2019
Mike Zitur who died March 7, 1973

We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit.

02/27/2026

Grief support groups bring so much hope and healing to countless people, but how do you know which one to choose? As you consider your options, keep these 9 qualities of a good grief support group in mind!

Would you like to try a grief support group, but you're not sure what to look for? Read more to learn 9 qualities every group should have.

02/23/2026

02/22/2026

Music & Memories
Broadcast for Sunday, Feb 22, 2026
Covering the deaths from Feb 22-28, 2026

Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories.

This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one.

As we remember and honor our loved ones this week, let's focus on their story. Who they were, what they accomplished and the legend they left behind. As we celebrate who they are, we take the focus off of our own grief pain. We know we have bad days, but we forget sometimes we have good days too! Coming to grips with the reality that our pain will most definitely get softer with time but will never really go away. We learn to live with it. Our new normal. Let's focus on sharing their stories and your memories of them. By openly sharing your emotions with a trusted friend, that also helps you move forward in your journey. Always in your heart and no one can take that away!

This program is dedicated to:

Hubert Sunderman who died February 21, 2013
Leona Heying who died February 22, 2000
Edwin Hiltner who died February 22, 2000
Harold “Harry” Bassett who died February 22, 2013
Ben Westendorf who died February 22, 1993
Doris Landowski who died February 23, 2008
Barbara “Barb” Grove who died February 24, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Frericks who died February 24, 2024
Butch Fietek who died February 24, 2020
Gary Primus who died February 24, 2019
Angie Hansen Workman who died February 24, 2016
Cyril Scherer who died February 24, 2007
Edward Hedglin who died February 24, 2001
Hooky Kuhl who died February 25, 2008
John Geschwill who died February 25, 1980
Oscar “Sonny” Hoffman who died February 26, 2025
Rosemary “Rosie” Ritter who died February 26, 2024
Shirley Heidecker who died February 26, 2013
Edmund Gillitzer who died February 26, 1990
Sister Julitta Hoppe who died February 26, 1971
Nick Czech who died February 27, 2001
Clara Zenzen who died February 27, 1991
Virgil Marthaler who died February 28, 2025
DeWayne Dirschel who died February 28, 2024
Duane Herzog who died February 28, 2017
Valeria Mareck who died February 28, 2009
Stan Athmann who died February 28, 1999
Rose Court who died February 29, 1996

We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit.

02/20/2026

Finding the right funeral home is an important step when planning ahead for funeral wishes. This article shares 10 characteristics you should look for when deciding which funeral home to partner with for your funeral planning needs.

Interested in end-of-life planning? Take a look at these 10 characteristics to look for when choosing a funeral home to meet your needs.

02/16/2026

Happy Presidents' Day! Did you know that when Presidents' Day was first observed in 1879, it only applied to the District of Columbia? It wasn't until 1885 that it became a national holiday.

02/15/2026

Music & Memories
Broadcast for Sunday, Feb 15, 2026
Covering the deaths from Feb 15-21, 2026

Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories.

This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one.

Tomorrow is President's Day and as we walk our journey of loss, many of our presidents experienced the death of family while they were in office. President Teddy Roosevelt and President John F. Kennedy come to mind. President Roosevelt felt the extreme pain of losing his wife and mother, on the same day, Valentine’s Day, hours apart. He also lost two sons too death. President Kennedy lost a child, two days old. When we are grieving the loss of someone close to us we tend to think we're the only one who is experiencing the awful pain of loss. The Presidents, as us, had to move forward in their responsibilities with the pain in their heart. Life does go on and as you celebrate the loved one that you've lost, remember, you are moving forward with them in your heart, always! Sometimes it's comforting to know you're not alone.

This program is dedicated to:

James Brick who died February 15, 2025
Loretta Renneker who died February 15, 2022
Robert Stangler who died February 15, 2021
Edwin “Lefty” Perne who died February 15, 2011
Dora Frevel who died February 15, 1991
Genevieve “Gen” Kuhlmann-Gay who died February 16, 2025
Rosario Geschwill who died February 16, 2025
Alfred Slivnik who died February 16, 2020
Rita Trettel who died February 16, 2020
Arnie Wehseler who died February 16, 2014
LeRoy Schulte who died February 16, 2000
Norbert Hiltner who died February 16, 1995
Bill Goebel who died February 16, 1972
Gene Braegelmann who died February 17, 2018
Alvina “Sandy” Koglin who died February 17, 2010
Paul Kuklok who died February 17, 2009
Agnes Hiltner who died February 17, 1997
Donald Gertken who died February 17, 1993
Mary McKenney who died February 17, 1976
Donald “Donnie” Lenarz who died February 18, 2024
Lorene “Lori” Zierden who died February 18, 2024
Alma Schulte who died February 18, 2021
Gertrude Welle who died February 18, 2002
Norbert Toenies who died February 18, 1974
Jerome Berger who died February 18, 1966
Rose Schaefer who died February 19, 2019
Marilyn Borgerding who died February 19, 2018
Gary Vanselow who died February 19, 2005
John Thell who died February 19, 1987
Thomas “Tom” Kulzer who died February 20, 2025
Paulenia “Pauline” Hoffman who died February 20, 2025
Peter Van Beck who died February 20, 2024
Al Sanoski who died February 20, 2021
Gregory Thomas who died February 20, 2006
James H. Meyer who died February 20, 2003
Richard Neidecker who died February 20, 1998
Dolores Maleska who died February 21, 2024
Joe Schlinder who died February 21, 2013

We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit.

02/14/2026

As we celebrate Valentine's Day, let's remember that love isn't limited. Share the spirit of Valentine's Day with your children, your spouse, your friends, and your family.

02/13/2026

Are you grieving the loss of a spouse this Valentine's Day? If you are, please find comfort in this article that validates the strong emotions you're feeling and offers support on the grief journey ahead.

Losing your soulmate is heartbreaking and lifechanging. As a grieving spouse, read these 10 mourning rights and grieve the way you need to.

02/13/2026

Have you told your story? As you take time to show love to those you care about this Valentine’s Day, we encourage you to also share your story. Bring out those little-known facts, dust off the tall tales and enjoy creating a legacy.

02/08/2026

Music & Memories
Broadcast for Sunday, Feb 8, 2026
Covering the deaths from Feb 8-14, 2026

Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories.

This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one.

Valentine’s Day, the day of love, is right around the corner. Missing someone we love dearly is never easy, but their heaven date is a gentle reminder to celebrate who they were. Grief pain is certainly not something we learned in school like spelling and arithmetic. Rather, the pain is our response to losing someone close to us to death. Their death doesn't have to be final. We know, our heart reminds us of the pain of their loss, but our head sometimes likes to tell us it isn't true. We will go through waves of emotions as we move forward on our journey but always, always, remember your loved ones are always with you in your heart!

This program is dedicated to:

Ervin Duevel who died February 4, 2018
Rosie Ostendorf who died February 4, 2016
Jerry Drone who died February 6, 2001
Gloria Kramer who died February 8, 2025
Mary Vornbrock who died February 8, 1995
Robert “Bob” Gomer who died February 9, 2011
Sherwin “Herm” Tschida who died February 9, 2011
Ralph Middendorf who died February 9, 2004
Michael “Mike” Robischon who died February 10, 2025
Karen Doege who died February 10, 2025
LaVerne Aitkin who died February 10, 2022
Delores Hagemann who died February 10, 2004
Mildred “Millie” Gillitzer who died February 10, 1996
Trisha Neidecker who died February 10, 1966
Allan “Al” Revermann who died February 11, 2025
Mark H. Simon who died February 11, 2016
Rose T. Lieser who died February 11, 2003
Irene Kramer who died February 11, 2002
Erma Moorman who died February 12, 2025
Donald “Clem” Doll who died February 12, 2025
Clarence Moore who died February 12, 2025
Karin Herzog who died February 12, 2025
Donna Mae Scholz who died February 12, 2024
Richard Lieser who died February 12, 2016
Virgil Hollenkamp who died February 12, 2004
Paul Frie who died February 12, 1978
Marvin Mastey who died February 13, 2020
Joseph Overman who died February 13, 1978
Joyce Budde who died February 14, 2025
Catherine Primus who died February 14, 2024
Richard “Rich” Goebel who died February 14, 2018
Oswald Schmitz who died February 14, 2017
Evelyn Molitor who died February 14, 2015

We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit.