Obituaries

Apr 4, 2025

V irginia Jensen, 93, of Correll, Minnesota, passed away on Friday morning April 4, 2025, at the Appleton Area Health Services-Nursing Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the Zniewski Funeral Home-Vaala Chapel in Appleton. Visitation will continue on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 10:00 am to...

Apr 4, 2025

Sophia Leah McTighe was born November 30, 2013, in Morris, Minnesota, the daughter of Shawn Michael McTighe and Amanda Char Hoffmann. She attended school at Lac qui Parle Vally Middle School as a fifth grader.

Sophia was a bright and loving kid. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved...

Apr 2, 2025

Carolyn Zempel, of rural Montevideo, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester at the age of 69.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Saron Lutheran Church in rural Maynard with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held for one hour before the service at the church.

Carolyn Marie Zempel was born...

Mar 31, 2025

Lynnette Foss died Monday, March 31, 2025 at Johnson Memorial Care Center in Dawson at the age of 69.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Dawson. Rev. Kendall Stelter will officiate and interment will be at Borgund Lutheran Cemetery, rural Madison.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 5-7:00 PM at...

Mar 28, 2025

Alan Ralph Perry, age 65, of Marshall, Minnesota, died Friday, March 28, 2025, at Lockwood House in Marshall, Minnesota. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton, MN, with a visitation beginning one hour prior. Burial will be at the Appleton City...

Mar 27, 2025

Anita Kockelman, of Dawson, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Johnson Memorial Care Center surrounded by her family at the age of 104.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. James Catholic Church in Dawson. Father John Hayes will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be...

Mar 27, 2025

Michael Spain, of Montevideo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Luther Haven Nursing Home in Montevideo, at the age of 87.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 31, at the United Methodist Church in Montevideo, officiated by Pastor Sam Kautz. Visitation with the family will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00...

Mar 24, 2025

Gloria Jean Berg, age 95, of Appleton, Minnesota, died Monday, March 24, 2025, at Appleton Area Health Hospital in Appleton, Minnesota, just five days before her 96th birthday. She was born March 29, 1925, in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, the daughter of Jerry and Esther (Kopesky) Chermack. Gloria is survived by her daughter Bonnie (Ed Kowalzyk) Wilkening of...

Mar 23, 2025

Jonathan Dahl, of Montevideo, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 45.

Private family services will be held.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are with Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home of Montevideo. www.andersontebeest.com

Jonathan Kenneth Dahl was born on June 12, 1979,...

Mar 22, 2025

Robert Alan Moline was born on April 8, 1948, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Donald L. and Lorraine W. Kolstad. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. He grew up in Benson and graduated from the Benson Senior High School. Bob was drafted into the United States Army and served our...

Mar 22, 2025

Angela Moe died March 22, 2025 in Madison at the age of 47.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Crossroads Lutheran Church in Dawson, MN with Pastor Patricia Moe officiating.

For funeral livestream please follow the link attached.  https://www.crossroadslutheran.net/

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Hanson &...

Mar 22, 2025

Kenneth Kittelson, of Montevideo, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at his home in Montevideo at the age of 85.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Kviteseid Lutheran Church in Milan with burial in the Kviteseid Lutheran Milan Methodist Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at...

Mar 19, 2025

Lucy Jo (Fredine) Treichel, 70, of Benson, Minnesota, died at her home in Benson on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday May 17th at 2:00 p.m. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Cemetery in Benson, Minnesota. Lucy was born July 6, 1954, in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter of Ray (Buck) and Virginia (Ginny)...

Mar 19, 2025

Gene Leroy Larson died on March 19, 2025 at the age of 95 in Montevideo.

A celebration of life will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Montevideo on Thursday, April 24 at 11am. There will be a visitation at 10am prior to the service. The service will be followed by a luncheon, photo slide show and time to share...

Mar 19, 2025

Darrell O. Anderson "Andy" of Montevideo died on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 while receiving hospice and respite care at the Appleton Health Services at the age of 79.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Montevideo.

Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the services at the...

Mar 17, 2025

Ronald G. Laycock, age 90, of Benson, Minnesota, died Monday, March 17, 2025, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2025, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota, with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church...

Mar 17, 2025

Daniel Buchanan died Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home in Watson at the age of 76.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Watson Evangelical Church in Watson.

Daniel John Buchanan was born on May 6, 1948, in Bertha, MN, the son of Charles and Ella (McDonald) Buchanan. He grew up and attended school in...

Mar 15, 2025

Sharon Ann Munsterman, 80, of Appleton, Minnesota, died on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at her home. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 am. Burial will be at the West Bank Cemetery at a later date....

Mar 14, 2025

Amber Lee Brezinsky, age 42, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at her residence. She had fought valiantly for many months hoping to overcome her cancer diagnosis.

On December 31, 1982, Amber Kuiken was born in Fridley, MN. She graduated from Montevideo High School in 2001 and Central Lakes College in Brainard, MN in 2002 as a dental assistant. Amber...

Mar 13, 2025

Angela Kay Young, 57, of Benson, died at her home in Benson, Minnesota, on Thursday morning, March 13, 2025. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the First Evangelical Free Church in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will continue at the church from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, March...