Hometown News

Donald Edward Ahrens, most people called him “Duck”, transitioned back home to the spirit world on Monday, November 18, 2024 at his home in Sauk Centre at the age of 67. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Don was born September 6, 1957 in Sauk Centre Minnesota to Ferdinand and Dorothy (Botz) Ahrens. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre, … [Read more...] about Donald Edward Ahrens

Gerald M. Heinen, age 78 of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his home in Albany, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 26 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be … [Read more...] about Gerald M. Heinen

Erma M. Kettler, age 94 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Cura of Melrose Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 22nd, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Vincent Lieser and Rev. Mitchell Bechtold … [Read more...] about Erma M. Kettler

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the United Methodist Church in Grey Eagle for Beau Shroyer, 44, whose life was tragically taken from him on October 25, 2024. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM at the Church on Saturday. There will be a private family burial at a later date in the Lakeview Cemetery, Grey Eagle. Williams … [Read more...] about Beau Shroyer

Eymard N. Orth, age 97 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 21 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating and Deacon Ernie Kociemba assisting. Interment will be held in … [Read more...] about Eymard N. Orth