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Patton-Schad Funeral Home - MelroseJanet Williams Obituary
Janet L. Williams, age 89 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.
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A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 8 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Inurnment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
8
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Patton-Schad Funeral Home
418 Fifth Ave SE, Melrose, MN 56352
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Memorial service
11:00 a.m.
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418 Fifth Ave SE, Melrose, MN 56352
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