Hometown News

Paul E. Obermiller, age 75 of Albany, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the V.A. Medical Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Per Paul’s request, a private family graveside service will be held at Seven Dolors Cemetery in Albany. Paul Emil Obermiller was born April 8, 1950 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to John and Wyanda (Birr) Obermiller. He served in the U.S. Army … [Read more...] about Paul E. Obermiller

Norman Z. Hoppe, age 90 of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the V.A. Medical Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with a prayer service at 6:50 p.m. Interment with military honors will be at 12 p.m. Friday at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little … [Read more...] about Norman Z. Hoppe

Roger J. Voit, age 86 of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 20 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. … [Read more...] about Roger J. Voit

Richard John O’Hotto, 89 year old resident of Elmdale, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 12. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, November 15 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala with Father Jimmy Joseph officiating. Burial was held at St. Edward’s Catholic Cemetery in Elmdale. The military rites were conducted by the Bowlus American Legion Post # … [Read more...] about Richard John O’Hotto