Hometown News

Duane L. Christian Sr., age 74, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN surrounded by his children. Duane was born in Palisade, MN to Daniel and Doras Christian. He was one of eight children, and the last surviving. He graduated from Atkin High School and then was drafted into the Army where he was stationed in Alaska. He was honorably … [Read more...] about Duane L. Christian Sr.

Marvin Miller, 90, of Paynesville, died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at his home from dementia under the care of Ecumen Hospice of Litchfield. A Mass of Christian Burial was held January 16th at St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville with Military Honors. Interment was in Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud. Funeral arrangements were with Harvey Anderson and Johnson Funeral Home … [Read more...] about Marvin Miller

Donald Arthur Fern, age 94, died suddenly on January 19, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, January 27 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officating. Don was born October 1, 1926 in Melrose, Minnesota to parents Joseph J. and Katherine (Zenz) Fern. He graduated from Melrose High School in1944. He enlisted in the Navy August … [Read more...] about Donald Arthur Fern

Norma J. Karasch, age 78 of Sauk Centre passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 21, 2021, at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, January 27 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Norma Jean Gamradt was born on December 14, 1942, in … [Read more...] about Norma J. Karasch

Bernadette J. “Bernie” Korte, age 90 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 30 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jeremy Theis officiating. Interment will be in St. … [Read more...] about Bernadette J. “Bernie” Korte