Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services

11/21/2025

We all forget to do things, but preplanning shouldn't be one of them.

Simple, easy, and meaningful, you can start planning today and give your family the gift of knowing that everything is taken care of.

So... this Thanksgiving, don't forget the turkey in the oven, and don't forget to preplan! www.pattonschad.com.

11/19/2025

Granny squares can make a cozy cardigan, a colorful lampshade, or a beautiful blanket! Check out the article below for more fun projects you can create with your squares! 🧶

Hooked on the humble granny square? Discover over 40 Granny Square ideas for a range of projects using crochet squares.

11/17/2025

11/16/2025

Music & Memories
Broadcast for Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Covering the deaths from Nov 16-22, 2025

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.

Veterans day has come and gone and has become a powerful reminder to celebrate our Veterans living and deceased. It also signifies the many families who lost a loved one to death. As you move ahead in your personal journey, it helps to know you're not alone, and you are a survivor! Being a survivor and working on your new normal also assigns you the job of storyteller, keeping your loved one’s legacy alive. Without the sharing of the memories and stories; "our loved ones die a second death". Keep that legacy alive and you'll find peace along the way; it feels good too!

This program is dedicated to the memory of:

Alcuin Primus who died November 11, 1979
Helen Kuebelbeck who died November 14, 2024
George Kramer who died November 15, 2012
Antonio “Tony” Cote who died November 16, 2023
Gerald “Gerry” Trobec who died November 16, 2022
Ralph Boecker who died November 16, 2021
Eddie Wehlage who died November 16, 2006
Erma Kettler who died November 17, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Heinen who died November 17, 2024
Dolores Hiltner who died November 17, 2020
Robert Donnay who died November 17, 2016
Rudolph Rolfes who died November 17, 1961
Donald Ahrens who died November 18, 2024
Virgil Voller who died November 18, 2021
Verdell Rudolph who died November 19, 2022
Mike McNamara who died November 19, 2017
Robert Derichs who died November 19, 2015
Coletta Janssen who died November 19, 2006
Keith Presler who died November 20, 2024
John Nathe who died November 20, 2022
Mike Keable who died November 20, 2021
Bobbie Jean Anderson who died November 20, 2020
Ann Parsons who died November 20, 1994
Robert “Bob” Stansbury who died November 21, 2024
Rita Mugg who died November 21, 2015
Rose “Rosie” Jonas who died November 21, 2013
Joyce Eveslage who died November 22, 2021
Roger Ostendorf who died November 22, 2020
Marcella Katzner who died November 22, 2011

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.

11/16/2025

Losing a loved one is emotionally and physically draining. That's why we work hard, so you don't have to. We take care of every detail and make sure you have time to spend together as a family during your time of grief.

To learn more about our services and to plan ahead with our prearrangement specialist, call 320.352.3089 or 320.256.4249 or visit us at www.pattonschad.com.

11/14/2025

Many families include funeral readings to personalize a loved one's funeral service, but what passages should you choose? If you'd like a little help, check out this list of 10 literary readings to consider!

Literary readings can add personalization and dimension to any funeral or memorial service. Check out this list of options to consider!

11/12/2025

Did you know that cooking with the kid in your life can encourage their curiosity? Follow this link to learn how food science can inspire a child’s learning skills and development!

Chances are, you’ve got at least one favorite food-based memory from childhood: biting into a freshly baked cookie, slurping a treat from the ice cream truck or going to Grandma’s house for her famous roast chicken.Food can be a powerful trigger for memories and emotions in childhood, both grati...

11/11/2025

As we mark Veterans Day, we want to specially remember the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. We thank you for your courage and selfless sacrifice!

11/09/2025

Music & Memories
Broadcast for Sunday Nov 9, 2025
Covering the deaths from Nov 9-15, 2025

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.

When we lose someone close to us our whole world perspective changes. The rhythm of life is constantly colored by the relationships that surround us. We experience emotional heart pain never felt before. This pain can challenge our daily life routines and the very core of who we are. The "greater the love the greater the pain". This is where speaking out loud about your loved one and your emotions can help you move forward to healing. They're worth sharing those memories and stories and keeping their legacy alive; and now with their upcoming heaven anniversary day, that's all the more reason to share those memories and tell those stories.

This program is dedicated to the memory of:

Trista Diane Yarke who died November 7, 1985
Francis Horn who died November 8, 2018
Katherine Kasten who died November 9, 2024
Viola “Vi” Dombrowski who died November 9, 2017
Bob Pfannenstein who died November 9, 2017
Arnold “Arnie” Jonas who died November 9, 2015
Rose Mary Minnerath who died November 9, 2012
Monica Skaj Vouk who died November 9, 1997
Donald Hoppe who died November 9, 1965
Martin Wanderscheid who died November 9, 1955
Irene Sowada who died November 10, 2020
Kim Schaefer who died November 10, 2014
Matt Heinen who died November 10, 1986
Father Donald Kahl who died November 10, 1986
Janice Lehr who died November 11, 2020
Ralph Kuddela who died November 11, 2017
Noah Stich who died November 11, 2012
Susan Holmgren who died November 11, 1999
Eymard Orth who died November 12, 2024
Frank “Frankie” Kramer who died November 12, 2023
Richard “Dick” Zwieg who died November 12, 2020
Francis Hoppe Jr, Tina Hoppe, and Amy Hoppe who died November 12, 1976
Dennis Biniek who died November 13, 2023
Marilyn Stalboerger who died November 13, 1992
Rosina Hellermann who died November 13, 1974
Helen Kuebelbeck who died November 14, 2024
Jessica Julig-Weedman who died November 14, 2021
Eileen Jonas who died November 14, 2001
Norbert Boecker who died November 14, 1988
Agnes Winter who died November 14, 1969
Medard Forster Jr. who died November 15, 2022
Alcuin Mugg who died November 15, 2004
Francis Hoppe who died November 15, 1986

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.

11/07/2025

If you are a veteran, then you may be eligible for burial in a national cemetery - free of charge! Check out this list of national cemeteries across the United States and then chat with a funeral director about your options and how to plan ahead for your funeral wishes as a veteran.

Are you interested in burial or inurnment at a national cemetery? Check out this list of national cemeteries and find one to fit your needs.

11/05/2025

Landing in a different time zone can feel disorienting and exhausting if you’re unprepared. Read the article below to discover a few ways to beat jet lag as you travel.

Experiencing jet lag is almost inevitable after most long haul flights but there are some simple ways to minimize the effects.