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Joan Schmied
1942 - 2020
Joan Schmied
Joan Schmied
Published: Mar 31, 2020, 4:37 PM

Joan Schmied, 78, of Richland Center died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Schmitt Woodland Hills. 

Graveside services will be held at St. Jerome’s Catholic Cemetery in Columbus in May. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service of Richland Center is assisting the family with arrangements. prattfuneralservice.com

See the complete obituary in the April 2, 2020 issue of The Richland Observer.
Marilyn Jean Myers Ellis
Marilyn Jean Myers Ellis
Published: Jun 5, 2025, 10:30 AM

Marilyn Jean Myers Ellis, 85, most recently of St. Cloud, MN passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A celebration of life for Marilyn will take place at First Lutheran Church in Hinckley, MN on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.  Marilyn asked that family and friends wear bright colors in remembrance of her love for flowers.  Burial will take place at the Lutheran Memorial Cemetery in Hinckley following the service, with a luncheon afterwards at the church.Marilyn loved her family and friends and will be deeply missed.  Our thanks to those who provided care and support in her last few weeks.

Complete obituary in the June 5th issue of the Grant County Herald Independent.