Hometown News

Bob Hoffmann, age 84 expired May 13, 2024, comforted by family at the St. Cloud Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the Albany Legion. Bob was born June 4, 1939, to Louise and Victor Hoffmann of St. Joseph with several siblings. Bob served in the U.S. Navy with an Honorable Discharge in 1960. Bob is survived by his wife Karen Shay wed. in 1963 and … [Read more...] about Robert “Bob” Norbert Hoffmann

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Thursday, May 23, 2024 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon for Florence Rausch, 90 of Albany and formerly of Avon who died Friday, May 17, 2024 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany. The Rev. Edward Vebelun, OSB will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Wednesday and 1 hour … [Read more...] about Florence Rausch

Esther A. Barber passed away peacefully at the Little Falls Care Center in the early morning hours of Monday, May 20, 2024, at the age of 96. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Tim Schmeisser officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, May 27, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 P.M., at St. … [Read more...] about Esther A. Barber

Neil A. Middendorf, age 77, of Freeport passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at his home in Freeport. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Entombment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard. … [Read more...] about Neil A. Middendorf

Kevin V. “Op” Athmann age 45 of Freeport, passed away after a courageous and dignified battle with acute myeloid leukemia on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was sent into the arms of God embraced by the love of family that surrounded him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22 at Seven Dolors Catholic … [Read more...] about Kevin V. “Op” Athmann