Obituaries

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...

Feb 9, 2018

Orval Hess, age 86, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, as a result of a hemorrhagic stroke. His family was with him in his final days providing love and support.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John...

Feb 9, 2018

Jack Danielson, 71, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, Minnesota surrounded by his loved ones.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. A...

Feb 8, 2018

Gloria H. Schmitz, age 85, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton with Fr. John Paul Knopik Celebrant. Organist will be Cindy Sanasack with special...

Feb 7, 2018

Gerald Allen, age 86, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton, just two days after his wife's death.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. for both Gerald and Carol Allen at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Michael Breach officiating. Organist will...

Feb 5, 2018

Carol Jean Allen, age 94, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. for both Carol and Gerald Allen at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Michael Breach officiating. Organist will be Sara Lee Rinke....

Feb 2, 2018

Dora "Bucky" Elizabeth Jacobson, age 99, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton. Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton with Pastor Tim Shekleton officiating. Organist will be Cheryl Shekleton and soloist will be Dennis Johnson. Visitation will be...

Jan 29, 2018

Regina Krauth, age 100, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton with Fr. John Paul Knopik Celebrant.

Visitation will be held Thursday starting at 11:00 a.m. at...

Jan 27, 2018

Fred Rixe, age 62, of Kennewick, Washington passed away at his residence on January 27, 2018.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Michael Breach officiating.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 16th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a...

Jan 21, 2018

Darlene Delores (Berg) Blume died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at her home in Herman, Minnesota surrounded by her loving family following a heroic battle with cancer. She was 66 years young.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, January 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Herman with Fr. Jeremy Ploof Celebrant....

Jan 7, 2018

Jerry M. Deal, age 85, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his farm near Wheaton, MN.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton with Father John Paul Knopik and Father Stan Wieser officiating. Organist will be Cindy Sanasack and soloists will be Tressa Lanter...

Jan 4, 2018

Earl Jennings Borsheim, age 96, of Wheaton, MN passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton, MN.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Michael Breach officiating. Organist will be Theresa Thiel and soloist will be Dennis Johnson....

Jan 4, 2018

James Montonye, age 74, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton with Fr. John Paul Knopik Celebrant. Organist will be Cindy Sanasack with special music provided by the Ave...

Jan 3, 2018

Gerald "Gerry" Michael Siltman, 60, of Dumont, MN passed away quietly on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at the Sanford Wheaton Medical Center in Wheaton, MN, with family and friends in attendance.

Gerald was born on May 3, 1957 in Breckenridge, MN, the son of William and Virginia (Mielke) Siltman. He grew up and attended school in Wheaton,...

Dec 31, 2017

Wayne "Butch" Schmitz, age 63, of Chokio, Minnesota passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his residence in Chokio.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Chokio with Rev. Gloria Anderson officiating. Organist will be Julene Amborn. Visitation will be held Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m....

Dec 19, 2017

Gerald Logan Best, age 66 of Wheaton, MN passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Eagan, MN with family members at his side.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Ken Bowman officiating. Music will be provided by Denny Johnson.

Visitation...