Jan 13, 2014

Archived: Melrose Woman Found Dead In Snow In Melrose Township Friday

A Melrose woman is dead after being found in the snow next to an out building in Melrose Township Friday.

According to the Stearns County Sheriff’s office, 68-year-old Lawrence Herman Hollenkamp of Sauk Centre found a body next to an out building on his farmsite Friday afternoon.

The body was later identified as 83-year-old Clara Barbara Pundsack of Melrose. Police recognized Pundsack as a missing person from the city.

According to family members, the Melrose native had a history of dementia.

Foul play is not expected as the investigation continues. Pundsack was taken to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office and is pending an autopsy.

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