Hometown News

Lawrence (Larry) Walter Thostenson, 71, of Melrose, MN, passed away surrounded by his family on November 30, 2022 at CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, MN. Larry was born July 25, 1951 to Walter and Ruth (Kjeldahl) Thostenson. He grew up in Belgrade, MN playing with neighbors, loving baseball, setting high school football records, drumming with his band mates, antagonizing his … [Read more...] about Lawrence “Larry” Thostenson

Bryan Roman Goebel, age 54 of Stewartville, formerly of Albany, passed away after a two year battle with cancer on Monday, December 5, 2022 at his home in Stewartville, Minnesota, with his family by his side. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 10 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. … [Read more...] about Bryan Roman Goebel

We are heartbroken to announce the death of Lyle Olmscheid, 90, of Melrose. Lyle was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family December 1, 2022. Lyle enjoyed deer hunting with his sons, working with his daughter, Beth, at a hunting lodge for the last 15 years. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at the local … [Read more...] about Lyle Olmscheid

Janette Albaugh was a caring wife, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She peacefully left this world on November 28, 2022 at age 85. She was born to Bill and Anna Oslund in Swanville. After graduating high school, Janette worked 16 years at St. Gabriel's Hospital where she met her husband, John Albaugh 49 years ago. Together, they traveled the … [Read more...] about Janette Albaugh

Susanna D. “Sue” Smith, age 58 of Albany, passed away after a courageous 18 month battle with pancreatic cancer on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at her home in Albany, Minnesota, with her family by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 6 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Inurnment … [Read more...] about Susanna D. “Sue” Smith