Hometown News

Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church in St. Wendel for Jerome P. “Jerry” Biniek, age 56 of Avon who passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved, farming. Reverend Virgil Helmin officiated. Burial took place at the parish cemetery. Jerry was born June 4, 1967 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to George and Dorothy (Salzer) … [Read more...] about Jerome P. “Jerry” Biniek

David G. Holmen, 87 year old resident of Burtrum, MN, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his residence. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., at Community Covenant Church in Upsala, MN, with Pastor Steve Weihsmann officiating. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the church prior to the … [Read more...] about David G. Holmen

Mass of Christian burial for Eileen J. Zeis, age 90, was held at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Entombment was in the parish cemetery. Eileen passed away on December 3, 2023 at Mother of Mercy Campus, Albany, surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements by Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes, Albany, MN. Eileen was born on March 19, 1933, to … [Read more...] about Eileen J. Zeis

Steven R. “Steve” Alter, age 66 of Long Prairie, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the CentraCare Long Prairie Hospital in Long Prairie, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 9 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with Rev. Rebecca Thomas officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a later … [Read more...] about Steven R. “Steve” Alter