Obituaries

Mar 20, 2019

Kerry Kelly died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her home in rural Dawson, MN at the age of 67. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 10:30 at Lac qui Parle Lutheran Church, rural Dawson.  Rev. Bruce Bringle will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on...

Mar 19, 2019

Joann M. Sabin Dokken was born May 9, 1981 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Joan C. Sabin and Eldon A. Lone.

Joann was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and caring friend to many. She cherished her time with family and friends and maintained that connection through social media. Joann had many...

Mar 18, 2019

Elenore Ramona Larson, 89, of Alexandria, Minn., formerly of Benson, died Monday, March 18, 2019, at Knute-Nelson Care Center in Alexandria. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Mar 17, 2019

Vern Schewe died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his home in Granite Falls, MN at the age of 83.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 3:30 PM at Anderson-TeBeest Funeral Home in Granite Falls with Pastor Steven Quist officiating.

Visitation will be held at...

Mar 13, 2019

Bob Kemen died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at his home in Hamlin Township, rural Dawson, MN at the age of 93. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Madison.  Fr. Craig Timmerman will preside and interment will be at the Dawson Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Mar 12, 2019

Vivian Iola Heinecke was born March 15, 1920 in Hegbert Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the daughter of William and Inga (Randen) Christenson.   She was baptized at home on March 22, 1920 by Rev. John Walseth and was confirmed October 20, 1935 by Rev. C.N. Sandager at Drywood Lutheran Church.  Vivian attended grade school at District 65 through...

Mar 11, 2019

James Darrell Sandstrom, 77, of Benson, Minn., died Monday, March 11, 2019, at Carris Health Rice Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 9-10:30 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be held at a later date in the Benson City Cemetery. James Darrell Sandstrom was born...

Mar 8, 2019

Kenneth Leroy Schlieman was born February 15, 1952 in Appleton, Minnesota, the son of Harry and Evelyn (Gaulke) Schlieman.  He was baptized April 15, 1952 and was confirmed June 5, 1966, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church –Shible Township.  Kenny was raised in the Appleton area, graduating from Appleton High School, Class of 1970.  After high school, Kenny...

Mar 7, 2019

Karen Spencer, of Dawson, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Johnson Memorial Care Center in Dawson at the age of 63.

Memorial services will be held Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Dawson.  Rev. Kendall Stelter will officiate, and burial will be at a later...

Mar 6, 2019

Jeannine L. Blanchard passed away on March 6, 2019, in Fresno, California, at the age of 86, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Memorial services will be held  on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 2:00 PM at Lac qui Parle Lutheran Church, rural Dawson, MN. Rev. Bruce Bringle will officiate and interment...

Mar 5, 2019

Mildred Roth, formerly of Boyd, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Luther Haven Nursing Home in Montevideo at the age 96.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Dawson.  Rev. Kendall Stelter will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery....

Mar 4, 2019

Delaine Lene, 85, of Benson, Minn., died Monday, March 4, 2019, at Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will continue 10 – 11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Friday, March 8, 2019, at Our Redeemer’s. Interment will be...

Mar 3, 2019

Shirley Gregoire died on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Luther Haven Nursing Home in Montevideo at the age of 83. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Montevideo with Father Paul Timmerman presiding.  A luncheon with a visitation will follow the Mass. A private family ...

Mar 3, 2019

Richard "Dick" Oleson, of Montevideo, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Luther Haven Nursing Home in Montevideo at the age of 89.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 2:30 PM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Montevideo. Rev. Marie Eckberg will officiate, and burial will be in Sunset...

Mar 2, 2019

Dennis Cushman of Montevideo died on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Alexandria Assisted Living the age of 79.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Montevideo.  Visitation with the family will be held from 10-11 AM on the day of the service....

Mar 1, 2019

Cheryl Augeson died on Friday, March 1, 2019 at her home in Marshall at the age of 65.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home in Montevideo.  Burial will be at Terrace Lawn Memory Gardens at a later date.

Feb 28, 2019

Reynold "Swede" Swenson, Dawson died on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Johnson Memorial Care Center at the age of 84.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Dawson with Rev. Kendall Stelter officiating.

Visitation will be held on...

Feb 26, 2019

Lucille Mae Ronning was born February 16, 1927 in St. Paul, Minnesota.  She was raised by her mother, Ella Larson, in the Puposky and Bemidji Minnesota areas, where she also attended school.

On February 16, 1947 she was united in marriage to Orwald Melvin Ronning.  This union was blessed with over 53 years...

Feb 21, 2019

Duane Edward Nemmers was born on November 16, 1934 to Leonard and Emma (Behr) Nemmers in Fulda, MN. He attended St. Gabriel Convent School and graduated from Fulda High School in 1952. Shortly afterward, Duane joined the Navy and served for three years during the Korean War. Upon his return, he attended Minnesota...

Feb 20, 2019

Helmer Behrens, age 87, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, formerly of the Appleton area, died Wednesday, February 20th in the Milwaukee VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.  Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 23rd in the Appleton City Cemetery.   A luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall at Trinity Lutheran Church in...