Hometown News

Michael Shay, devoted husband, father of three, grandfather of seven, and great-grandfather of on, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, with his beloved family by his side. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon for Michael J. Shay, age 80 of Avon. Reverend Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. will officiated. … [Read more...] about Michael J. Shay

Richard John O’Hotto, 89 year old resident of Elmdale, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 12. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 15 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala with Father Jimmy Joseph officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of the service on Saturday at the church. The burial will be … [Read more...] about Richard John O’Hotto

Laurie Walker, 64 year old resident of Holdingford, MN passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 9:30-11:30 A.M. on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the LeMieur Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN. Burial will take place in the Moses Dane Cemetery in Burtrum, MN. Caring for Laurie and her family … [Read more...] about Laurie Walker

Albert J. “Stub” Nelson Jr., 93-year-old resident of Swanville, MN passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the Hub Supper Club, southwest of Swanville. Visitation will be from 10 AM to 12 P.M. on Friday all at the Hub Supper Club. Luncheon to follow. A Private Burial will take place at … [Read more...] about Albert J. Nelson Jr.