Hometown News

Lois R. “Giggles” Rieland, age 81 of New Munich, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, July 13 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Inurnment was in the parish cemetery. Lois Rica Miller was … [Read more...] about Lois R. “Giggles” Rieland

Randy Rieland, age 65 of Albany, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous five-year battle with cancer on Monday, July 1, 2024. Randy was a true family man and friend. His warm presence, kindness, and genuine nature left a lasting impression on everyone he met. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, July 9 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in … [Read more...] about Randy Rieland

Michael D. “Zeke” Deters, age 73 of Melrose, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. No services will be held per Mike’s wishes and a private inurnment will be at a later date. Michael David Deters was born February 28, 1951 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Frank and Angeline (Schumer) Deters. After high school, Mike worked and later … [Read more...] about Michael “Zeke” Deters

William A. “Bill” Nietfeld, age 69 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life was held Tuesday, July 16 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. William Anthony Nietfeld was born June 21, 1955 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Sylvester and Ann (Kuefler) Nietfeld. After … [Read more...] about William A. “Bill” Nietfeld