Hometown News

Michael Thomas “Curly” Smith passed away Nov. 10, 2025, from natural causes at his home in Sauk Centre. He was born March 18, 1958, to Jerome P. and Marie M. Smith. Mike is survived by son Jeremy; siblings Marge Budde, Joyce (Ron) Klein, Nick (Shirley), Jane (Vern) Schreifels and Becky (Chuck) Arnold; sister-in-law Mary Smith and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in … [Read more...] about Michael Thomas Smith

Adeline E. Strandberg, 87 year old resident of Swanville, MN, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls, MN. Funeral service was held Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN, with Pastor Tim Schmeisser officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Caring for Adeline and her family is the LeMieur … [Read more...] about Adeline E. Strandberg

Jerome Alden Streitz, age 88, of Sauk Centre and formerly of Brooklyn Center, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, at Saint Cloud Hospital with his son, Michael by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, November 24, at River of Life Church in Sauk Centre. Military honors will be by the Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation … [Read more...] about Jerome Alden Streitz

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