Obituaries

Aug 6, 2018

Helen Marie Zibell was born on a late April Day, April 27, 1937, during a blizzard. She often shared her family's adventure: her father, Herbert A. Zibell, having the foresight to drive her mother, Ethel M. (Brown) Zibell, in from their farm days before the anticipated blizzard so that mother could deliver baby Helen safely in the Graceville Hospital....

Jul 16, 2018

Chad Frisch, age 40, of Dumont, Minnesota passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 near his home in Dumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton with Fr. John Paul Knopik Celebrant. Organist will be Cindy Sanasack with music provided by the Ave Maria Catholic...

Jun 26, 2018

Daryl Simmons, 73, of Wheaton, Minnesota died on June 26, 2018 at 9:25 a.m. surrounded by family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Pastor Tim Shekleton officiating. Organist will be Cheryl Shekleton with special music by Avah Sykora.

Visitation...

Jun 14, 2018

Fred Bartells, age 75, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton, Minnesota.

Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Wheaton. Urn bearer will be his grandson Alex Hubrig.

Jun 7, 2018

Harold "Kayo" Schaffer, age 91, of Alexandria, Minnesota passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, June 11, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton with Fr. Stanley Wieser Celebrant. Organist will be Cindy Sanasack with special music by the Ave Maria Catholic Church Choir. Interment will be in Wildwood...

Jun 1, 2018

A Joint Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until noon with a 10:30 a.m. Time of Sharing at the Bainbridge Funeral Chapel in Herman, Minnesota.

James (Jim) Allen Fabian born 1-4-49 and Bonnie Mae Wilke born 9-12-49 met when they were teenagers. They fell in love and were married at...

May 12, 2018

Erik Gruby, age 31, of Browns Valley, Minnesota passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Browns Valley with Fr. Gregg Frankman and Fr. Jerome Ranek Celebrants. Visitation will be held Friday, May 18th from 5:00 p.m. until...

May 2, 2018

Gloria Carpenter, age 90, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Michael Breach officiating. Organist will be Sara Lee Rinke with special music by Lynae Berger

Apr 24, 2018

Joan Mae Oachs, age 88, of Herman, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, Minnesota. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Herman with Rev. Irving Arnquist officiating. Organist will be Olivia Richards with special music by Greg Sperr. Interment will be in...

Apr 5, 2018

Peyton Johanson, age 87, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Knute Nelson Home in Alexandria, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, April 13, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton with Fr. John Paul Knopik Celebrant. Organist will be Cindy Sanasack with special music provided by Dennis Johnson and...

Apr 3, 2018

Richard John Weber, age 86, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton with Fr. John Paul Knopik and Fr. Stanley Wieser Celebrants. Organist will be Cindy Sanasack with...

Mar 31, 2018

Francis "Bud" Mord, age 95, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Grace Home in Graceville, Minnesota. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Michael Breach officiating. Organist will be Sara Lee Rinke. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery,...

Mar 14, 2018

Geraldyne Marie Kassahn, age 86, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Browns Valley Health Center in Browns Valley, Minnesota. Funeral Services will be Monday, March 19, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton with Rev. Michael Breach officiating. Organist will be Sara Lee Rinke with special music provided by Paul...

Mar 12, 2018

Leonard Johnson, age 94, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Wheaton. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton with Rev. Ken Bowman officiating. Interment will be in Wildwood Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the Merton Dale American Legion Post...

Mar 4, 2018

Vera Johnson, age 82, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Graceville, Minnesota with Rev. Eugene Andrus officiating.

Interment will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Wheaton. Pallbearers will be...

Feb 22, 2018

Melody Thompson, age 43, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at her residence in Wheaton. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Feb 21, 2018

Mildred "Millie" Wilts, age 91, of Herman, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, Minnesota. Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Herman with Rev. Irving Arnquist officiating. Organist will be Olivia Richards with special music by Greg & Jeanne Sperr. Interment...

Feb 21, 2018

Shirley Krenz, age 80, of Wheaton, MN, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton after a furious and short battle with cancer. Her family was by her side.

A Memorial Service for Shirley Ann Krenz will be held Saturday, July 21, 2018 at the farm (7542 710th Ave/County Road 11...

Feb 19, 2018

Kenneth Johnson, age 86, of Walla Walla, Washington, formerly of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 19, 2018. Funeral arrangements are pending. Kenneth is survived by his wife Ann; three children; and sister and brother-in-law Rita (James) Fibranz of Wheaton.

Feb 11, 2018

Sharon Johnson, age 73, of Sun Lakes, AZ, formerly of Wheaton MN, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester with her family by her side.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Feb 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Good Shephard Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Ken Bowman officiating. Organist will...