Obituaries
Kyle Daniel Brecht
Dec 25, 2024
Kyle Daniel Brecht passed away unexpectantly on December 25, 2024, in Bemidji Minnesota at the age of 53.
Kyle was born on July 31, 1971 in Carmichael, Sacramento County, California. He moved with his family to Excelsior, Minnesota in June of 1972. Kyle began school at Minnewashta Elementary and graduated from Hopkins High School on June 6, 1990.
Growing up in Minnesota,...
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...
William "Denny" Walsh
Apr 16, 2025
William (Denny) Walsh was born on October 26, 1944, in Philip, South Dakota, to Bill Walsh and Kathleen (Kit) Walsh (née Wilson). As a child, he lived in Philip and Murdo, South Dakota, before the family settled in Wall. There, he grew up with his parents, his brother Dan, and his sister Colleen. He spent time helping his father in...
Liela Fridgen
Apr 15, 2025
Liela Fridgen, age 100, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at her residence in Wheaton.
A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Fr. John Paul Knopik Celebrant. Pianist will be Cindy Sanasack with special music provided by the Ave Maria Catholic Church Choir.
Burial...
Wallace Dean Johnson
Apr 11, 2025
Wallace "Wally" Dean Johnson, age 96, of Wheaton, Minnesota, passed away at his residence in Wheaton on April 11, 2025.
Wallace “Wally” Dean Johnson was born October 11, 1928 in Wheaton MN to Waldo and Gladys (Halquist) Johnson, the oldest of seven children. He was baptized and confirmed at St Joseph Lutheran Church rural Rosholt, SD. He attended country school in...
Delores Aileen Ward
Mar 29, 2025
Delores Ward, age 92, of Browns Valley, Minnesota passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Browns Valley Health Center.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot, South Dakota with Rev. Kay Reeb officiating. Organist will be Carmen Hills with special music provided by Don Dobbs.
Interment will be in the...
Peggy Lea Fisher
Mar 28, 2025
Funeral Mass for Peggy L. Fisher, 70 of Sisseton, SD will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Sisseton, SD with Father Ken Luif officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Sisseton, SD. Visitation will be held Friday, April 4th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Catholic...
Dr. James Robinson Poole
Mar 10, 2025
Dr. James Poole, age 86, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at St. Peter, Minnesota.
Dr. James Robinson Poole was born on September 28, 1938, at Whitehall, Wisconsin. His parents were James Martin and Evelyn Norma (Robinson) Poole. He grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and learned to love fishing and hunting from boyhood.
He graduated from Kenosha’s Mary D. Bradford High...
Stanley Edward Erickson
Mar 8, 2025
Stanley Erickson, age 77, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Wheaton, Minnesota.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Pastor Tim Shekleton officiating. Pianist will be Cheryl Shekleton. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church.
Interment...
John Douglas Gumke
Mar 2, 2025
John “Doug” Douglas Gumke, age 90, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society-Hearthstone Assisted Living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Doug is survived by his friends and loved ones, Blisselda Volsch, and Vermont, Judalyn, Andrea Jay, Flora Jean, Ven Jay and Vincent Jun Wong; an many other friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Anna Olga (Rinas) DuBois
Feb 28, 2025
Anna Olga Rinas DuBois, born at home on June 15, 1929, was the seventh child born to Adolph and Emma, who immigrated to America from Poland. Manual labor on the farm was a way of life for the entire family. One thing she was taught was the value of knowledge—her mother would say that was the one thing that couldn’t...
Robert Scott McCalip
Feb 25, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Scott "Bob" McCalip, 63, who passed away on February 25, 2025.
Born on March 16, 1961, Bob spent his early years in Seattle, Washington. As a young adult, he embraced a life of adventure, traveling to places such as Hawaii and Alaska before eventually settling in Wheaton, Minnesota. It was...
Harriet Schmitz
Feb 22, 2025
Harriet Schmitz, age 103, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Countryside Inn in Rosholt, South Dakota
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Rev. Dan Gifford officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church. Interment will be...
Doris Louise Rixe
Feb 20, 2025
Doris Louise Neumann Rixe was called by her gracious Lord to live with Him eternally on February 20, 2025. Doris was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was 101 years of age. Funeral Services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Dan Gifford Officiating. Lunch will follow...
John Barber
Feb 14, 2025
John Lloyd Barber, age 59, of Herman, MN, passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1966, in Minneapolis, MN, the only child of the late John William and Geraldine Kay Barber.
John’s dedication to service began early. While attending high school in Morris, MN, he enlisted in the U.S. Army during his junior year. A...
Karol Marquerite Toso
Feb 12, 2025
Karol Marquerite Toso, age 77, passed away on February 12, 2025 at her home in Edina. Karol was born in Graceville, MN to Orin and Mildred Toso, grew up on a family farm, attended grade school at a country schoolhouse and graduated from Wheaton High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Marilyn and brother Sherald. Karol...
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