“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 did more to establish the tradition of excellence that we have here at STMA schools. His kindness, quick smile and, especially, his famous hugs will […]
Marla Gmach, 69, St. Michael, Fought Cancer Valiantly for Two Years
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) Bedbury. On July 25th, 1970, she married Gene Gmach. The couple settled in St. Michael and had three children, Jennifer, Matthew and Kristyn. The couple […]
Funeral Services Scheduled for Victims of St. Michael Shooting
Officer Todd Besser and his son, Blake, will be laid to rest Sunday, May 17 in Elk River.
The Elk River Police Department has announced funeral arrangements for Officer Todd Besser, 49, and his son, Blake, 27, the two victims in the shooting Saturday evening in St. Michael. A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 17 at the Elk River High School Gym, 900 School Street, Elk River, with a visitation set […]
Services Set for Holly Hoglund Klein, Victim of Tuesday Crash
Funeral services have been set for the 44-year-old Maple Grove driver who was killed in a seven-car accident Tuesday on Interstate 94 west of her native community of Monticello. Holly Hoglund Klein, 44, the president and owner of her family’s longtime business – Hoglund Bus Company – died suddenly Tuesday, March 3. A funeral Mass […]
Thugs Rob Wright County Home During Funeral
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects in a robbery investigators believe happened while a widow was attending her late husband’s funeral. According to a release issued by Sheriff Joe Hagerty Thursday, officers from the Wright County Dispatch unit were called at 3:29 p.m.. Officers from Wright County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home […]
Electrician, Firefighter Jeffrey ‘Speedy’ Kilian Dies at Age 52
Firefighter and electrician Jeffrey “Speedy” Kilian died Monday, March 24, 2014, at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was 52. A 12-year veteran of the St. Michael Fire Department, Speedy was a well-known electrician in the area, the son of Archie Kilian and Audrey (Martin) Kilian. Services are set for Friday, March 28 at […]