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Melanie Ochs

March 20, 1943 — September 5, 2024

Melanie M. Ochs, age 81, of Redwood Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls and will continue one and half hours prior to the Mass at the church.

 

Memorials preferred to Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life or Feed My Starving Children. Websites, https://www.mccl.org/donatenow or https://www.fmsc.org/ways-to-give/fundraise-for-fmsc.

 

The Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Morgan and Redwood Falls are in charge of the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com.

 

Melanie Mathilda Ochs was born on March 20, 1943, in Redwood Falls, MN. She was the daughter of Otis and Anna (Jenniges) Evans. Melanie was baptized as an infant on March, 28 1943, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth on October 24, 1955, both at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Wanda. She received her education in Redwood Falls, and was a graduate of the Redwood Falls High School Class of 1961.

 

On February 3, 1962, Melanie was united in marriage to Thomas Vincent Ochs at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, and they made their home in Springfield, MN. This marriage was blessed with 12 children. In 1969, the family moved to Redwood Falls. Melanie and Tom shared almost 52 years of marriage prior to the passing of Tom on December 31, 2013.

 

Melanie was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. She was deeply devoted to her Catholic faith and beliefs and often led Rosary prior to Mass.

 

Melanie enjoyed volunteering at the food shelf, sewing/quilting, and repurposing unwanted furniture. She especially enjoyed spending time with her dog, “Dolly,” family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.

 

Melanie is survived by her children, Theresa Folkens, Gerald Ochs, Marya (Gregg) Wieland, Charles (Tina) Ochs, Melinda McFarland, Thomas (Kristin) Ochs, John (Mary) Ochs, Elizabeth (Joseph) Werner, Michael Ochs, Mark (Marianne) Ochs, Christopher (Wendy) Ochs; 39 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren, and one on the way; 10 Brothers and Sisters and their spouses; Many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

 

Melanie is preceded in death by her Parents, Otis and Anna Evans; Husband, Thomas Ochs; Daughter, Catherine Ochs; Granddaughter, Samantha Folkens; Great-granddaughter, Natalie Baker; Brothers, Thomas Evans and Guy Evans.

 

The family invites everyone to the luncheon at the church immediately following the committal service.

 

Blessed be her memory.

 

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Monday, September 9, 2024

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

St. Catherine's Catholic Church

900 E. Flynn St., Redwood Falls, MN 56283

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Visitation

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

9:30 - 11:00 am (Central time)

St. Catherine's Catholic Church

900 E. Flynn St., Redwood Falls, MN 56283

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Mass

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

St. Catherine's Catholic Church

900 E. Flynn St., Redwood Falls, MN 56283

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Graveside Service

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

12:15 - 12:45 pm (Central time)

St. Catherine's Catholic Cemetery

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