Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Wanda Jeanne Berger

Wanda Jeanne Berger

Feb 22, 2026

Wanda Jeanne (Sethre) Berger, age 83, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away February 22, 2026 at Sanford Wheaton Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 26, 2026 at noon at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Cheryl Berg officiating. Organist will be LeAnn Bjornson with special music by Tressa Lanter.

Visitation will be held Wednesday evening at the Bainbridge Funeral...

Orval Arthur Kohls

Orval Arthur Kohls

Feb 16, 2026

Orval Kohls, age 84, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at Sanford Wheaton Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Pastor Bill Aufdenkamp officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church. Interment will be in St. John Lutheran...

Ann M. Johnson

Ann M. Johnson

Feb 15, 2026

Ann M. Johnson, age 79, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Sunday, February 16, 2026 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton.

A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at Wildwood Cemetery, Wheaton, Minnesota with Rev. Cheryl Berg officiating.

Willard "Butch" Ralph Wahl

Willard "Butch" Ralph Wahl

Feb 13, 2026

Willard “Butch” Wahl, age 99, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away looking out his big window at home on February 13, 2026, surrounded by his family under hospice care.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton with Pastor Tim Shekleton officiating. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Wheaton. Visitation...

Thomas L. Grosland

Thomas L. Grosland

Feb 12, 2026

Thomas L. Grosland, age 84, of Grand Rapids, MN, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living, surrounded by family.

Thomas Lee Grosland was born on August 5, 1941, to S. Hubert and Ramona Grosland in Morris, MN. He grew up in Wheaton, MN and graduated with the Class of 1959 from Wheaton High School.

Tom was united in...

Douglas Carl Gulbrandson

Douglas Carl Gulbrandson

Feb 10, 2026

Doug was born July 30, 1955, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He grew up in the Herman area and graduated from Herman High School in 1973, where he was a dedicated wrestler and an active member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA).

Doug lost his biological father, Zibe Danzeisen, at a young age in 1960. His mother, Mildred (Millie) Vipond later...

Bonnie Lee Posey

Bonnie Lee Posey

Feb 2, 2026

Bonnie Posey, age 79, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away in her home in the early morning hours of February 2, 2026 from natural causes. 

She was born on November 20, 1946 to Robert and Mildred Dodd in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. In life, Bonnie was a vibrant fun and warm person, who enjoyed spending time with her family, playing games on...

Sandra Kay Sager

Sandra Kay Sager

Jan 29, 2026

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother passed away on January 29, 2026 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

A loving, kind, compassionate sole, Sandy filled our lives with warmth, kindness and many moments of smiles and laughter!

Sandy is survived by her daughter Kim/Todd Stordahl, Miranda/David Cherry. Chris/Veronica Minor, along with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Close family...

Kaye Helene Hormann

Kaye Helene Hormann

Jan 29, 2026

Kaye Hormann, age 83, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the Essentia Health Grace Home in Graceville, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Fr. John Paul Knopik Celebrant. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the...