Obituaries

Apr 4, 2022

David Sheldon Benson was born at home in rural Murdock, Minnesota to Raymond and Selma Benson on April 26, 1937. He joined his older brother Stanford at home, and later welcomed younger sister Sharon. He lived on the farm with his family until he graduated from Murdock High School in 1955.

David had many adventures with friends...

Apr 1, 2022

Connie Johnson, age 83, of Herman, Minnesota passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Courage Cottage in Morris, Minnesota.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Herman with Rev. Chris Richards officiating.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 8th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00...

Mar 30, 2022

Scott David Zastrow, age 74, of Brandon died on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home.  A Memorial Service will be held 4:30 PM on Friday, April 8, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria.  Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Mar 20, 2022

Frances Marie Deal, 90, of Wheaton, MN passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton with Fr. John Paul Knopik and Fr. Stan Wieser Celebrants.  Visitation will be held one hour...

Mar 9, 2022

Tom Conroy, age 70, of Wheaton, MN passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his residence in Wheaton surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Cheryl Berg officiating. Organist will be LeAnn Bjornson.

Visitation will be...

Feb 22, 2022

Ardean Dale Hauschild was born on May 16th, 1935 to Orrie John Fred and Frieda Ida (Hartjen) Hauschild.

Ardean always looked on the brighter side of things. He was not still, he lived life and included all those he loved. Ardean was full of humor, had a quick wit, insightful, wise, and genuine.  He will be remembered...

Feb 20, 2022

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service to be held at the Calvary Cemetery (formerly known as the Saint Anthony's Catholic Cemetery) on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 3:00pm.  The cemetery is located on St. Anthony Drive, which is right on top of the hill east of Browns Valley, off of Highway 28 by the Dollar General.  You take...

Feb 5, 2022

Dolores Petterson, age 95, of Wheaton, MN passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Sanford Wheaton Hospital in Wheaton, MN.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton with Dr. Michael Cieniawski officiating. Pianist will be Tom Petterson with special music provided by Tom Petterson, Sydney Hlavka and...

Jan 27, 2022

Eunice Elaine Schmitz, age 91, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the Browns Valley Health Center in Browns Valley, Minnesota.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. George Sagissor III officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour...

Jan 20, 2022

Barbara A. White, 70, of North Platte, passed away on January 20, 2022, surrounded by family at home.  She was born April 21, 1951, in Grand Island to Harry and Suzanne (Nuss) Paulman.

Barb grew up in Grand Island, attending and graduating with the class of 1969 from Grand Island High School.  After graduation, she attended cosmetology...

Jan 18, 2022

Lynden "Buddy" Berger, age 80, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Herman, MN passed away peacefully at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, NV on January 18, 2022.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Herman, MN with Rev. Cheryl Berg officiating.

Visitation will be held...

Jan 11, 2022

Anita Jo DuMarce passed away on January 11, 2022 at her home in Wheaton, MN at the early age of 46. She had battled cancer for three years,and had recently been cancer free. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by remembering her faith and follow through to live a better life.

Jan 5, 2022

Dora Magdalena Kramer, age 94, of Herman, MN passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the West Wind Village in Morris, MN.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Herman United Methodist Church in Herman, MN with Rev. Heather E. Klason officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Jan 3, 2022

Elaine Rittenour, age 97, of Wheaton, MN passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Countryside Inn in Rosholt, SD.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022 (what would have been Elaine's 98th birthday) at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton with Pastor Tim Shekleton officiating. Pianist will be Cheryl Shekleton. Visitation will...

Dec 10, 2021

Owen Kenneth Lundquist, age 73, of Dallas, TX passed away December 10, 2021 at Methodist Richardson Medical Center with his two sons and daughter-in-law by his side.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton, MN with Rev. Cheryl Berg officiating. Visitation will be held...

Dec 1, 2021

Christy Johnson, age 76, of Wheaton, MN passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her residence in Wheaton.

Christy Gay Jenkins was born March 1, 1945 in Newport, Oregon to William H. and Dorothy (Ratchye) Jenkins. She graduated in 1963 from Lavaca High School in Lavaca, Arkansas. Christy graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1967 and continued her education at Oregon Medical...

Nov 27, 2021

Barbara Simpson, age 87, of Chokio, MN passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at West Wind Village in Morris, MN surrounded by family.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Herman, MN with Rev. Heather E. Klason officiating.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 1st...

Nov 23, 2021

Janette Schmidt, age 70, of Wheaton, MN passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

A Private Family Memorial Service will be held Monday, November 29, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton with Rev. George Sagissor III officiating.

A Public Service is being planned for Spring...

Nov 13, 2021

On November 13th, 2021, Bridget became one of Heaven’s most beloved angels.  Bridget was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished.  Bridget was an amazing mom, daughter, sister, aunt, and lover of all things sparkly.

Bridget first graced our presence on October 10th, 1962, in Waterloo, Iowa.  Bridget was the youngest...

Nov 7, 2021

Merton Johnson, age 91, of rural Wheaton, MN passed away November 7, 2021 at Countryside Inn in Rosholt, SD.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton with Pastor Don Main officiating. Special Music will be provided by Marcy LeClair. Visitation will be held one hour...