Hometown News

The Mass of Christian Burial for Esther Marie Solorz, age 93, was held Tuesday, January 5 at the Church of All Saints-St. Hedwig’s in Holdingford. Esther passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30 at the Edgewood Home in Sartell. Esther was born on December 15, 1927 in St. Paul, the daughter of August and Bernice (Kruzski) Robotnik. She was united in marriage to … [Read more...] about Esther Marie Solorz

Julia (Zimmermann) Beckmann, age 99 of rural Collegeville, went to be with her Lord and Savior while surrounded in the love of her family on Wednesday December 23, 2020 at the Mother of Mercy Senior Living Center in Albany MN. Julia was born November 29, 1921. She is survived by one brother (Ambrose Zimmermann of Minneapolis), 5 children (Maria Danna of Princeton, Irene … [Read more...] about Julia Beckmann

William H. “Bill” Gay, age 84 of Grey Eagle, formerly of Bemidji, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his home in Grey Eagle, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held at a later date. William Herman Gay was born September 27, 1936 in Lima, Ohio to George and Luetta (Zimmermann) Gay. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy on October 25, … [Read more...] about William H. “Bill” Gay

Carol B. Karasch (Christen), 74, of Avon passed away at the Saint Cloud Hospital on December 29, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Funeral services will be on Saturday, January 9th, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Williams Dingmann Funeral Home in Avon. Rev. Julius Beckermann will officiate and interment will be at Seven Dolors Parish Cemetery in Albany. Visitation will be from … [Read more...] about Carol Karasch

Donald Louis Veeder, age 101, died 14 November 2020. Because of COVID restrictions, a private graveside service will occur at a later date. A lifelong resident of Sauk Centre, Donald was born 11 July 1919 in Getty Township, Stearns County, MN to Harry and Rose (Jager) Veeder. After graduating from Stearns County District 82 country school, Donald’s formal education was … [Read more...] about Donald Louis Veeder