Hometown News

Loren J. “Bubba” Ritter, age 54 of Merrifield, formerly of St. Rosa, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his home in Merrifield, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 11 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military … [Read more...] about Loren J. “Bubba” Ritter

Dustin Michael Olmschenk passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at the age of 39, shortly after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive liver cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his memory by living their lives fully and courageously, just as he did. Dustin was born July 20, 1982, the second eldest child to Michael and Deborah Olmschenk. He … [Read more...] about Dustin Michael Olmschenk

Eugene “Gene” Epling, 73 year old resident of Swanville, MN passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his home in Swanville, MN. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the Camp Ripley Chapel inside the main gates of Camp Ripley with Rev. Jeff Lawson officiating. Burial will take place in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little … [Read more...] about Eugene “Gene” A. Epling

Joe Kuchinski, 71 year old resident of Swanville, MN passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at the Little Falls Care Center in Little Falls, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN with Father Joe Herzing officiating and Father Mark Botzet con-celebrating. Burial will take place in the … [Read more...] about Joe Kuchinski