On December 14, 2020 at approximately the Stearns County Communications Center received a call reporting a possible fire in a garage attic. The homeowner Beth Schlangen, 34, St. Martin, had been experiencing electrical issues earlier and had the circuit breaker replaced to correct issue. The homeowner noticed this morning that they had no power in the garage and that some … [Read more...] about St. Martin House Fire
Hometown News December 10, 2020
Joseph M. Olmscheid
Joseph M. Olmscheid, 93, of Melrose, formerly of Belgrade, died Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Melrose Hospital. A private mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Joseph Michael Olmscheid was born March 18, 1927, in St. Martin, the son of Nicholas and Theresia (Bauer) Olmscheid. He … [Read more...] about Joseph M. Olmscheid
Harlan & Lulu (Torkelson) Darkenwald
Harlan (age 95) and Lulu (age 92) Darkenwald, of Long Prairie passed away within hours of each other on the 7th & 8th of December after 71 years of marriage. Harlan was born February 16, 1925 to August & Hattie ((Nyquist) Darkenwald in Edgeley, N.D. Harlan was drafted to the 67th United States Construction Battalion in September of 1943. In the Navy Seabee he fought and … [Read more...] about Harlan & Lulu (Torkelson) Darkenwald
Darrel Peyton
Darrel Peyton, 86 of Long Prairie, passed away December 2, 2020. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 10 AM-12 PM at Iten Funeral Home in Browerville; followed by a Graveside Service at 1:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Long Prairie. Darrel was born December 30, 1933, in Lake View, Iowa to Leslie & Jennie (Jackson) Peyton. He grew up on the family’s … [Read more...] about Darrel Peyton
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