All Obituaries

Jacqueline "Jackie" H. Bomstad, age 60 of Atwater, passed away Monday Nov. 22, at the Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield following a brief battle with cancer.   A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Atwater United Methodist Church.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment at Union Cemetery will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are with Peteson Brothers Atwater...

Richard K. Keehn, age 45, of New London, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 8, from injuries received in an automobile accident.   A celebration of Richard’s life will be from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  www.petersonbrothers.com   Richard Kevin Keehn was born on August 19, 1976, in Melrose, Minnesota, the son of Kenneth Keehn and Wanda Young.  He grew up and received education in Willmar.  He was raised by his...

Delton R. Petersen, age 63, of rural Atwater, passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, at his residence from lung cancer.   On September 13th, 2021, Delton was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer. Due to the extent of the cancer, he opted for no treatment. Over the next 2 months, he took the “gift” of time to finish up projects, get his affairs in order, and to connect with family and friends.  A private family service will be held at a later date.  A public...

Michael "Mike" A. Stark, age 72, of Willmar, passed away at home on Thursday, Nov. 18, after a short battle of lung and brain cancer.    Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the First Covenant Church in Willmar.  Interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery with military honors provided by the Willmar American Legion Post #167.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home...

Richard "Rick" James. age 80 of Willmar, passed away Monday Nov. 15, at his residence.   A public celebration of Rick's life will be held in the spring/summer of 2022 at the Willmar American Legion.   Arrangements are with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com    Richard "Rick" William James was born on June 30, 1941, in Hartford, South Dakota, the son of Richard S. and Helen (Langpap) James.  The family moved...

Marc L. Reese, age 79 of rural New London, passed away Sunday evening, Oct. 24, at his residence following an extended illness.  He was on Hospice at home with his wife, Kathy caring for him.   A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 19, at Peace Lutheran Church.  Interment will be at Eagle Lake Lutheran Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Military honors will be provided by the...

Phyllis G. Kamstra, age 93 of Willmar, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 11, at CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie.  A private family memorial service will be held on a future date at Vinje Lutheran Church.  A special thank you to the staff at Compassionate Cottage in Willmar, who took wonderful care of Phyllis in her final years.  Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  www.petersonbrothers.com   Phyllis...

Loren Richard Yungk, 82, of Emily and formerly of Atwater, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at his home with his significant other Sharolyn Boxwell.    A celebration of Loren's life will be held at the Peterson Brothers Atwater Funeral Home on Thursday November 18, visitation to begin at 12 p.m. with a 2 p.m. service.  A private interment will be held at Union Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion Post #545 of...

Robert “Rob” Rodelius, age 68, of Willmar, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Carris Health Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.   Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Redeemer Lutheran Church.  Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church.  Arrangements are with Peterson Brothers Funeral...

Elizabeth “Betty” Mary Elkjer, age 100, of Willmar passed away Monday evening, Nov 8, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Willmar.   Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com   Elizabeth Mary Michels was born on May 23,...