Obituaries
Jean Elizabeth Banken
Feb 19, 2026
Jean Elizabeth Banken passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, Minnesota at the age of 82 years. Visitation will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday March 7, 2026, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Appleton, Minnesota followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be...
Lavon Francis Lund
Feb 18, 2026
Lavon Francis Lund was born on October 18. 1932 at the home farm in Langhei Township, Pope County, Minnesota, the son of Lee and Christina (Nash) Lund. Lavon Passed away peacefully at his home on February 18, 2026. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Benson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026,...
Lois Joan Krienke
Feb 17, 2026
Lois Krienke of Benson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Bethesda Memory Care in Willmar, at the age of 85.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson, with Rev. Dale Degner officiating. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service at...
Connie Denise Velde
Feb 14, 2026
Connie Denise Velde passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Marshall Regional Hospital in Marshall, MN at age 66.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Granite Falls Lutheran Church. Pastor Sarah Tadé will officiate and burial will be in West Yellow Medicine Lutheran Cemetery around 2:00 PM. Funeral services will be recorded and livestreamed....
Dudley Gayle
Feb 13, 2026
Dudley George Gayle was born on April 23, 1941, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 13, 2026, in Appleton, Minnesota.
Dudley spent his early years in Jamaica, where he developed a lifelong love for physical activity, boating, and working with his hands as a mechanic. As a young man, he immigrated to the United States...
Ruth Ann Lee
Feb 13, 2026
Ruth Ann Lee, of Watson, died Friday, February 13, 2026, at CCM Health in Montevideo at the age of 75.
Memorial services will be held Friday, February 20, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Watson Lutheran Church. Rev. Donald S. McKee will officiate and interment will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in rural Watson.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, from 5-7 PM...
David Stanton Hovda
Feb 10, 2026
David Hovda, of Clara City, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at his home in Clara City at the age of 86.
Memorial services will be held Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clara City with Pastor Joel Gueningsman officiating. Services will be recorded and livestreamed, to view the livestream please visit. https://www.facebook.com/immanuellutheranclaracity
Visitation will be...
Darwin TeBeest
Feb 10, 2026
Darwin TeBeest died Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at CCM Health in Montevideo at the age of 85.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Montevideo. Rev. Donald S. McKee will officiate and interment will be at Sunset Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 16 from 4:00 PM...
Shirley Ann Lee
Feb 9, 2026
Shirley Ann Lee, 82, died on Monday, February 9, 2026, at CentraCare – Benson Hospital in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will continue at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, with the funeral service to follow at 11:00...
Kathryn Voss
Feb 8, 2026
Kathryn Voss was born October 3, 1938, one of 13 children, the daughter of Orion and Lora (Phillipe) Voss. She grew up in Marshall, Minnesota. Kathryn was a hard worker her entire life. She worked at Homebrand and Federal Cartridge. Kathryn enjoyed camping, listening to country music, and spending time with her family.
Kathryn died Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Scandi...
Miguel "Raymon" Cardenas
Feb 8, 2026
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Miguel “Raymon” Cardenas, age 58, of Montevideo, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by family.
Raymon was born on August 29, 1967, and was deeply loved by his children and grandchildren. He was known for his strong work ethic, his lighthearted personality, and his ability to make anybody laugh. Raymon never missed a moment with the people he...
Timothy Cushman
Feb 8, 2026
Timothy Cushman, of Montevideo, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 72.
Memorial services will be held Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home in Montevideo, with Rev. Donald S. McKee officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Cemetery. These services will be held jointly with services...
Sheryl Maus
Feb 7, 2026
Sheryl Maus passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her home in Montevideo, surrounded by her family. She was 82 years old.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Anderson-TeBeest Funeral Home, with Rev. Donald S. McKee officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will take place at the funeral home...
Jerry Jason Saenz
Feb 6, 2026
Jerry Jason Saenz was born on September 24, 1986, in Lubbock, Texas, the son of Juan and Donaciana (Maritnez) Reyes. Jerry grew up and attended school in Willmar. After receiving his GED, Jerry continued his education at Ridgewater College, becoming a certified electrician. He also obtained his Certified Driving License. Jerry worked as an electrician at Jennie-O Turkey Store in...
Lowell Hanson
Feb 6, 2026
Lowell Hanson, 87, passed peacefully on February 6, 2026, at the Dawson Care Center in Dawson, MN.
His life will be joyfully celebrated at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Montevideo, MN.
Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the services at the church.
Lowell Harry Hanson was born on October 2, 1938,...
Benjamin John Jeitz
Feb 2, 2026
Benjamin Jeitz died Monday, February 2, 2026, at his home in Crystal, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2026, at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will continue from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2026, at West Zion Lutheran Church in rural Hancock, Minnesota, with the funeral service to follow at...
Katrina "Katy" Helene Henry
Feb 1, 2026
Katrina “Katy” Helene Henry, 48, of Appleton, Minnesota, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Celebration of Katy’s Life will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Apple Barrel Bar + Bites in Appleton. Zniewski Funeral Home ~ Vaala Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Katrina...
Shirley Sachariason
Feb 1, 2026
Shirley Sachariason, of Montevideo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Luther Haven Nursing Home at the age of 94.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Saron Lutheran Church rural Montevideo. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be held from 5 to 7PM on Tuesday, February 3,...
Erna Theresa Koloski
Jan 30, 2026
Erna Theresa Koloski died Friday, January 30, 2026, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar, Minnesota. There will be a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. March 16, 2026, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with arrangements.
Erna was born November 19, 1927, in Redwood County, Minnesota, to Henry and Frances (Jennigis) Baumann....
Jerry Borg
Jan 29, 2026
Jerry Borg of Watson died on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Luther Haven Nursing Home at the age of 83.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Watson Lutheran Church in Watson.
Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the services at the church on Tuesday.
Gerald (Jerry) Julius Borg was born...
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