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Obituary: Funeral Services set for Former STMA Superintendent

Mario DeMatteis is survived by his wife Carol and two sons.

April 5, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

“He was a fierce advocate of schools and for our students and staff,” said Dr. Anne Marie Foucualt, current Superintendent of STMA School District, of Mario DeMatteis. “Perhaps no one […]

Tagged With: funeral, Maio DeMatteis, obituary, STMA School District

Former St. Michael Mayor Harold ‘Harry’ Welter Dies after Freak Accident

Welter, a lifelong resident, was 84.

December 28, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Harold “Harry” Welter was one of the most recognizable faces in St. Michael, for so many reasons. For some, it was his time as a public servant. Harry was part […]

Tagged With: Fire Department, Harry Welter, mayor, St. Michael

Beloved St. Michael Couple Dies within 11 Days of One Another

John and Julie Dehmer were synonymous with Christmas and St. Michael. Both will be a bit less magical without them.

November 22, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

When the next history of St. Michael book is written – the first one is magical and available in shops around our community – it will need a full chapter […]

Tagged With: Dehmer, John Dehmer, Julie Dehmer, obituary

Former STMA High School Football Coach Dies at Age 28

Jason Volby was an STMA grad and a presence on the STMA sidelines.

October 15, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

His red hair and big voice were a presence on the St. Michael-Albertville football sidelines. Jason Volby was a favorite with kids and fellow coaches. In his young career, he […]

Tagged With: coach, STMA Football, Volby

Former Albertville Mayor, Ron Klecker, Dies at 89

Klecker was, arguably, "Mr. Albertville," leading the community through growing pains and helping create a vision for more than just an outlet mall.

October 11, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Ron Klecker

Truth be told, I knew of Ron Klecker LONG before I came to St. Michael-Albertville. Klecker, the former mayor of Albertville, died at the age of 89 last Friday. He […]

Tagged With: Albertville, mayor, obituary, Ron Klecker

Obituary: Staff Sergeant Jakob Einarson, Rogers Graduate, Dies at 27

Services will be held at St. Albert's Church, Albertville, Monday, June 7.

June 4, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Staff Sgt. Jakob J. Einarson, 27, formerly of Rogers, Minnesota, passed away May 21, 2021, a victim in a motorcycle crash. The Rogers High School graduate in 2012 was an […]

Tagged With: Einarson, Marine, obituary

St. Michael-Albertville’s Elli Hofmeister, 23, Dies after Fight with JHD

The young woman who inspired so many to chant "All for Elli" fought for 10 years against the rare form of Huntington's Disease.

May 14, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

The girl who inspired so many to chant “All for Elli,” Elli Hofmeister, has died. Elli was just 23 years old. Hofmeister battled Juvenile Huntington’s Disease (JHD), a rare form […]

Tagged With: Elli Hofmeister, obituary

Services Set for Molly Young, Kyra Winslow, Victims of Crash

December 12, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Kyra and Molly

Peterson Chapel, along with the families, released the service information and obituaries for the two friends from STMA who died in an auto crash last weekend. Molly Claire Young June […]

Tagged With: crash, Kyra Winslow, Molly Young, obituaries

Charles Greninger, Husband of FYCC Leader, Father and Friend, Dies

November 4, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Charles “Charlie” James Greninger, 62, long time Saint Michael resident, passed away on October 27, 2020 in Otsego unexpectedly from a heart attack. Visitation was held from 4 to 8 […]

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Marla Gmach, 69, St. Michael, Fought Cancer Valiantly for Two Years

November 15, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

Marla Jean Gmach, 69, died Wednesday, at her home after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Marla was born Nov. 4, 1950 in Mankato to parents Floyd and Dorothy (Ziegler) […]

Tagged With: funeral, Marla Gmach, obituary

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