Hometown News

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany for Karen J. Gertken, age 66, of Albany, who passed away at her home on Saturday, August 30, 2025, with family by her side. Reverend Julius Beckermann, OSB will officiate. Burial of the Urn will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held … [Read more...] about Karen J. Gertken

Michael W. “Mike” Pohlmann, age 68 of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Inurnment will follow the Mass. Visitation will be from 5 to … [Read more...] about Michael “Mike” Pohlmann

Lois R. Maas, age 71 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 13 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. Inurnment will be held privately at a later date. Lois Ruth Brown was born May 24, 1954 in Minneapolis, … [Read more...] about Lois R. Maas

Terrance “Terry” Harold Pflipsen, age 76, of Avon, Minnesota, passed away on August 10th, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Terry was born on November 7th, 1948, in St. Cloud, MN to Harold and Alice (Smith) Pflipsen. From an early age, he was known for his strong work ethic, generous spirit, and love for the outdoors. He grew up in Avon and built his life there. He married … [Read more...] about Terrance Harold Pflipsen