Obituaries

Kenneth Joseph Cook

Kenneth Joseph Cook

Nov 4, 2025

Kenneth Joseph Anthony Paul Cook was born in Graceville, Minnesota to Grace and Joseph Cook on September 10, 1931. He died peacefully on November 4, 2025 at the age of 94 years young in Norwalk, Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his parents Grace and Joseph Cook; daughter Nicole Cook; brothers Bernie, Lyle and Duane Cook; sister Lorraine (Cook) Pullis;...

Wanda Alice James

Wanda Alice James

Apr 24, 2026

Wanda Alice James, age 68, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, April 24, 2026. She was born on October 7, 1957, in Wheaton, Minnesota. Wanda was the beloved daughter of Ralph and Myrtle James.

At the age of five, Wanda moved with her family to the Denver area, where she would spend the majority of her life building deep roots,...

Terrence Lee Weick

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,...

Dennis Dwayne Groneberg

Dennis Dwayne Groneberg

Jul 4, 2026

Dennis Groneberg, age 94, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton, Minnesota.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Anthony Ahrendt officiating. Organist will be Theresa Thiel.

Visitation will be held Monday, July 13th from noon until 2:00 p.m....

Timothy Kellen

Timothy Kellen

Jun 27, 2026

Timothy Joseph Kellen, age 62, of Beardsley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Tim was born on April 7, 1964, in Graceville, Minnesota, to Paul and Mary Ann Kellen. He grew up in Beardsley, MN where he learned the values of hard work, kindness, and perseverance as a farm boy. Those values...

Joseph Earl Blume

Joseph Earl Blume

Jun 18, 2026

Joseph Earl Blume, age 79, of Herman, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, after a brief illness.

Joe was born on September 15, 1946, in Wheaton, Minnesota, to Harold and Elizabeth “Betty” (Newberger) Blume. The second of eight children, he grew up on the family farm south of Herman, where he...

Dennis Russell Anderson

Dennis Russell Anderson

Jun 15, 2026

Dennis Russell Anderson was born February 4, 1943 in Wheaton, Minnesota, and passed away on June 15, 2026 in Valley City, North Dakota. He was 83 years old.

Dennis was the son of the late Russell and Margaret Anderson. He was preceded in death by his sister Patricia Hagen. He is survived by his brother Gary Anderson.

A Graveside burial was held June 28,...

Arvid Duane Anderson

Arvid Duane Anderson

Jun 12, 2026

Arvid Anderson, age 78, of Fargo, North Dakota, formerly of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Cheryl Berg officiating. Organist will be LeAnn Bjornson with special music by Dennis...

Virgil Raddatz

Virgil Raddatz

May 28, 2026

Virgil Theodore Raddatz was born on January 30, 1942, in Graceville, Minnesota to Theodore Emil and Esther Louisa (Froehlich) Raddatz. He was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Dumont. Virgil was 2 years old when his family moved to the family farm 6 miles east of Dumont. He attended country...

Delores Jean Jones

Delores Jean Jones

May 11, 2026

Delores Jones, age 97, of Herman, Minnesota passed away Monday, May 11, 2026 at Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, Minnesota. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Herman, Minnesota with Fr. Jose Chettoor Celebrant. Organist will be Marilyn Backman. Interment will be in St. Charles Catholic Cemetery,...

Peter John Fischer

Peter John Fischer

May 3, 2026

Pete Fischer, age 66, of Beardsley, Minnesota passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Sanford Wheaton Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. with a 3:00 p.m. Time of Sharing at the Merton Dale American Legion Post #80 in Wheaton, Minnesota. Lunch will be served from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00...

Michael Orville Nohre

Michael Orville Nohre

May 1, 2026

Michael Orville Nohre was born on August 31, 1956, and died on May 1, 2026, both in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He was baptized at the hospital, and again at First Lutheran Church by Reverend O.G. Aasen. He was confirmed at United Lutheran Church. Michael graduated from Elbow Lake High School and attended trade school while continuing to farm with his...

Margarie Marie Krumwiede

Margarie Marie Krumwiede

Apr 29, 2026

Margarie Krumwiede, age 97, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Anthony Ahrendt officiating.

Visitation will be held Monday, May 4th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Bainbridge Funeral Home...

Mavis Grace Lichtsinn

Mavis Grace Lichtsinn

Apr 26, 2026

Mavis Lichtsinn, age 96, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the Grace Home in Graceville, Minnesota.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Anthony Ahrendt officiating. 

Visitation will be held Friday, May 8th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church...

Janice Tolifson

Janice Tolifson

Apr 25, 2026

Janice Elaine Tolifson, of Herman, Minnesota, age 85, passed away at Edgewood Assisted Living in Alexandria, MN after a short stay in Hospice Care, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. 

Janice was born on September 2, 1940 at her home in rural Chokio, MN to Alva and Marian (Quam) Schmidt. Janice was baptized on March 23, 1941, with Mr & Mrs. Clarence...

Delaine Marion Ketterling

Delaine Marion Ketterling

Apr 24, 2026

Delaine Marion Ketterling, age 91, of Moorhead, Minnesota passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026 at Farmstead Living Center in Moorhead with loved ones close by and in her heart.

She was born on May 30, 1934, to Myrtle and Melvin Hakenson in the family home west of Norcross, Minnesota. Her brother, Milton was born two years later. When she was...

Richard Dwight Kapphahn

Richard Dwight Kapphahn

Apr 16, 2026

Richard Kapphahn, age 96, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at his residence near Wheaton under hospice care.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton. 

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 21st from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. Time of Sharing at...

Leah Kay Job

Leah Kay Job

Apr 16, 2026

Leah Job, age 62, of Sisseton, South Dakota passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

Leah Kay Job was born on April 13, 1964, in Rapid City, South Dakota. She was adopted and raised by Herbert and Dorothy (Tubbs) Mussetter.

Leah worked for many years as a Medical Technician in the healthcare system. She was married...

Dale A. Larson

Dale A. Larson

Apr 14, 2026

Dale A. Larson, age 81, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at his residence in Wheaton, under hospice care.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Pastor Tim Shekleton officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church on Saturday. Burial...

Muriel Marie Winter

Muriel Marie Winter

Apr 6, 2026

Muriel (Donigan) Winter, 95, of Wheaton, Minnesota, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at Country Inn Assisted Living Center in Rosholt, South Dakota.

Muriel was born May 13, 1930. She married Marvin Winter in 1971. They lived in Colorado until Marv retired when they moved to rural Wheaton and built their retirement home.

For many years, Muriel and Marv hosted the annual...