Obituaries
Janet Gauger
Oct 12, 2025
Janet Mae Gauger of Wheaton, MN passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 after a short illness. With the help of Nick, Cindy, Jessie, her niece, Julie, and Hospice she was able to remain in her home. She passed peacefully with Cindy and Julie holding her hands as she left this world.
Janet was born on April 18, 1933 at Wheaton,...
Robert John Richards
Oct 8, 2025
Robert John Richards, 91, was called to his eternal rest on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Legacy Assisted Living in Morris, Minnesota. Funeral Service will be Friday, October 17, 11:00 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Herman with Pastor Chris Richards Officiating. A private family internment will be held at a later time at Lakeside Cemetery, Herman.
Gathering of family...
Thomas Michael Bohnenstingl
Oct 3, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Michael Bohnenstingl of Hanley Falls, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2025 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, at the age of 65. He suffered from complications of COPD and cardiac arrest, which occurred on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He remained on life support awaiting a transplant recipient until his death.
He was born on June 21, 1960,...
Sandra Ione Smith
Sep 24, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Ione Spafford Smith, age 77, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, at Engel Haus in Albertville, Minnesota.
Sandy was born on December 29, 1947, to Oscar and Beatrice Spafford and grew up in Wheaton, Minnesota. In her youth, she was a lifeguard, cheerleader and she played the saxophone in the band, setting the stage for the energy, spirit...
Joanne Margaret Dobberstein
Sep 12, 2025
Joanne M. (Deal) Dobberstein, age 87, long time resident of Wheaton-Herman, Minnesota passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Sanford Wheaton Hospital in Wheaton, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Fr. John Paul Knopik Celebrant...
Marlon Gene Nelk
Aug 26, 2025
Marlon “Marly” Gene Nelk, of Wilmot, South Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in the comforts of his home, with his wife Rhonda by his side, at the age of 67.
He was born on August 1, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Beverly (Boese) and Kenneth Nelk. He was raised in rural Wheaton, Minnesota and attended Wheaton High School...
Yvonne Elizabeth Cook
Aug 25, 2025
Yvonne Cook, age 91, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton.
Yvonne Elizabeth (Elton) Cook was born July 10, 1934, to Alfred and Grace (Christensen) Elton, the oldest of five girls. She was raised in Sisseton, South Dakota where she attended country school and eventually moved into town to attend Sisseton High...
DuWaine Francis Bristlin
Aug 22, 2025
DuWaine Bristlin passed away August 22, 2025 at the age of 91, at the Pioneer Home in Fergus Falls, MN. He was born on October 20, 1993 in Bertha, Minnesota.
He has been involved in music all of his life. When he was twelve, he helped his mom during church to pump the pedals on the organ. DuWaine sang and played...
Dean Lowell Gallup
Aug 5, 2025
Dean Gallup, age 90, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton.
Dean Lowell Gallup was born May 27, 1935 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Winfield and Florence (Miles) Gallup. He was baptized on June 14, 1936 and confirmed on April 13, 1952 at the Methodist Church in Sauk Centre, MN. Dean grew...
Shirley Jean Mord
Aug 2, 2025
Shirley Jeann Mord, age 80, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, in her hometown of Wheaton, Minnesota. She was born on October 17, 1944, to Tom and Helen Monson. Shirley was the oldest of three children and graduated from Wheaton High School in 1962.
In June 1967, Shirley married Rick Dunbar, with whom she had three daughters. Later, in July...
Roger Carl Jacobsen
Jul 12, 2025
Roger Carl Jacobsen, a beloved member of the community and devoted family man, passed away on July 12, 2025, at Vivie Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, MN. Born on May 15, 1944, to Henry and Irene (Larson) Jacobsen in Wheaton, MN. Roger grew up immersed in the values of hard work, family, and community. He graduated from Wheaton High School...
Terrence Lee Weick
Jul 10, 2025
Terrence Lee Weick was the first of three children born to Howard and Carol Weick on January 21, 1954. He was baptized and confirmed at the Siloah Lutheran Church. Terry attended the Dumont Public School through the sixth grade and graduated from Wheaton High School in 1972. Terry had a passion for driving truck which he did for several years,...
Shirley Engeldorf
Jun 29, 2025
Shirley was born in Wheaton, MN on May 27, 1941 to Melvin and Regina "Dolly" Boe. She attended St. Cloud St. University until she married Robert "Bob" Engeldorf. They were married 37 years until his passing in 2002.
Shirley and Bob moved to Chicago in the early 1960's before relocating to Los Angeles. They had their first son, Bradley, in 1964....
Cara Ann Nachbor
Jun 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Cara Ann Nachbor, who left this world peacefully on June 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted mother, a cherished wife, a loving daughter, and a treasured sister — a beacon of warmth, compassion, and quiet strength to all who knew her.
Born on January...
Cheryl June Amborn
May 30, 2025
Cheryl June, 81 of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025 at the Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, Minnesota. Born June 22, 1943 in Little Rock Iowa to Harold and Louise Christians, the second of five children. Diagnosed with polio at the age of five years old, Cheryl endured countless surgeries and stints in...
Brenda Kay Oien
May 10, 2025
Brenda “Bren” Kay Oien passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and service that touched countless lives. Known for her infectious hugs, radiant smile, and deep, genuine care for people and animals, Bren had a rare gift for making everyone feel seen, valued, and loved.
A skilled electrician by trade, Bren dedicated much of...
Arlyn Jean (Schmidt) Lampert
May 10, 2025
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”.
Arlyn Jean (Schmidt) Lampert was born on September 19, 1932, to Edward and Helen (Brunkow) Schmidt. Arlyn grew up on a farm in Eldorado Township in Stevens County, Minnesota.
She attended...
Betty Lou Ward
Apr 26, 2025
Betty Ward, age 94, of Browns Valley, Minnesota passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Browns Valley Health Center in Browns Valley.
Betty was born February 8, 1931 in Corona, South Dakota to Edna Osterloh and Rhoderick Buttke. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith in the Wilmot Lutheran Church. Betty attended school in Wilmot, SD.
She met the...
Peggy Ann Jossart
Apr 23, 2025
Peggy Ann Jossart, age 93 of Wheaton, Minnesota died peacefully on April 23, 2025 at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, MN.
Peggy was born January 12, 1932, in St. Thomas, North Dakota to Marte and Albert Pariseau the fifth of five children. Peggy attended school in St. Thomas skipping the second grade and graduating at the...
Ryan Scott Deal
Apr 21, 2025
Ryan Scott Deal, beloved husband, father, and grandpa passed away at his home in Wheaton, Minnesota on April 21, 2025, leaving a void his family cannot fill after fighting a courageous battle against cancer.
Ryan was born in Breckenridge, MN on September 7, 1974 to Lynn and Jerome Deal. He attended and graduated school in Wheaton in 1993. He went on...
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