Hometown News

Allan Edward Beilke, age 77 of Grey Eagle died Monday, January 21, 2019 at the St. Cloud Hospital of heart failure after experiencing numerous health challenges over the past several years. Allan’s wish was that his body be donated to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program in hopes that his experience with complex medical issues could help aid in research. Allan … [Read more...] about Allan Edward Beilke

Dolores M. “Lori” Tamm, age 89 of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota. In honor of celebrating our mother’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 11 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating … [Read more...] about Dolores M. “Lori” Tamm

Gilbert J. Klaphake, age 86 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 7 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Deacon Ernie Kociemba, Rev. Ken … [Read more...] about Gilbert J. Klaphake

Audrey Louise Benson, age 88 died peacefully on January 31, 2019 surrounded by her family. She is now joined in eternal love with her husband, Gene Benson who died last May. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Grey Eagle United Methodist Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service. A private burial will be held later at the … [Read more...] about Audrey L. Benson

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of James J. Czech, age 90 of Holdingford was held Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at All Saints, St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Holdingford, burial was in the parish cemetery. Jim died January 30 at the V.A. Medical Center in St Cloud, surrounded by his family. Jim was born on November 19, 1928 in rural Holdingford, MN to Peter and … [Read more...] about James J. Czech