Obituaries
Abby Jo (Cain) Fellows
Dec 7, 2025
Abby Jo (Cain) Fellows, age 35, of Oceanside, California, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 7, at her residence, following health complications from heart surgery the week prior.
Arrangements are pending with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com
Lois Ann Welling
Dec 7, 2025
Lois Ann Welling, age 79, of Waite Park, passed away Sunday, December 7, at her residence under hospice care surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services are pending with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com
Maria Guadalupe Patino
Dec 7, 2025
Maria Guadalupe Patino, age 77, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 7, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital following an apparent heart attack.
A celebration of life service will be held in the near future. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com
David H. Schmidt
Dec 3, 2025
David H. Schmidt, age 53, of Kerkhoven, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 3, at his residence.
A celebration of David's life will be held in January of 2026. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. www.petersonbrothers.com
David was born on January 21, 1972, in New Rockford, North Dakota, the son of Helmuth and Joyce (Gabbert) Schmidt. He...
David "Dave" Charles Hanson
Nov 28, 2025
The funeral service will be live-streamed at: https://www.ourlivingwater.org/davehanson.html
David "Dave" C. Hanson, age 62, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 28, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital following an apparent heart attack.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, at the Church of St. Mary. Interment will be at Cloverleaf...
Gayle Marie King
Nov 26, 2025
Gayle M. King, age 75, of Willmar, passed away Wednesday, November 26, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.
A celebration of life with be held later in the spring/summer of 2026. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com
Albert "Bud" John Bauer Jr.
Nov 22, 2025
Albert J. Bauer Jr. "Bud", age 70 of Prinsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by his celebration of life service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Renville at a later date. www.petersonbrothers.com
Albert...
Rollin Charles Danielson
Nov 17, 2025
Rollin “Chuck” Danielson, 76, of Atwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 17, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones.
Visitation will begin at 12 noon followed by his funeral service at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 28, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home, 700 Becker Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201. A meal and gathering will follow the service....
Daniel "Dan" Wayne Stien
Nov 17, 2025
The funeral service will be live-streamed at: https://youtube.com/live/JX05hO6H2LY?feature=share
Daniel "Dan" W. Stien, age 63, of Lake Lillian, passed away Monday, November 17, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by his celebration of life service at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, at Vinje Lutheran Church. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home...
Marian Hope Cramer
Nov 17, 2025
The livestream of the service will be showing at the DeSmet Event Center for anyone who would like to attend there as well as at: https://www.youtube.com/@fpcwillmar
Marian Hope (Hull) Cramer, 91, passed away on November 17, 2025, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar, MN.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, at the Spirit Lake...
Irma Leticia Fuentez
Nov 5, 2025
On Wednesday, November 5, Irma Leticia Fuentes passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 57. Though she is no longer with us, her love, strength, and kindness will remain in our hearts forever.
Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14, at Peterson...
Darlene Minnie Marciniak
Nov 4, 2025
The Funeral service will be live-streamed at: https://www.ourlivingwater.org/darlenemarciniak.html
Darlene M. Marciniak, age 84, of Willmar, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, at Vista Prairie at Copperleaf Serenity Suites in Willmar.
Let us celebrate our lovely Darlene! 84 years of faith, family and friends. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by her funeral mass at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, at...
Chester Leo Woltjer
Nov 2, 2025
Chester Leo Woltjer, age 88, of Pennock, passed away Sunday, November 2, at his residence following an extended illness.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, at Cloverleaf Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com
Chester was born on February 8, 1937, on the family farm near Pennock, the son of...
Thomas "Tom" David Herman
Nov 2, 2025
Thomas "Tom" D. Herman, age 56, of Albion, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 2, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar, following a long and courageous fight against cancer.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.
Tom was born on October 24, 1969, in Paynesville, Minnesota, the son of David and...
Marie Gale Grunwald
Oct 31, 2025
Marie Gale (Chambers) Grunwald, 92, died peacefully on Friday, October 31, at her home at Compassionate Cottage in Willmar with family by her side.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by her celebration of life service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, at the First Presbyterian Church in Willmar where Marie was a long-time member. Memorials in Marie’s name...
Gladys Elaine Svobodny
Oct 30, 2025
Gladys E. Svobodny, age 97, of Willmar, passed away Thursday, October 30, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral mass at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 7, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar. Interment will be in the church cemetery following the funeral service. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers...
Barbara Joanne Reyer
Oct 27, 2025
Barbara Joanne Reyer, age 94, of Minnetonka and formerly of Willmar, passed away Monday, October 27, at Elder Homestead in Minnetonka.
A celebration of Barb's life is planned for a later date.
Barbara was born on September 29, 1931, in Hawarden, Iowa to Oscar and Minnie Thompt of Hudson, SD. After high school in Hudson, she attended South Dakota State University, graduating...
Wai Po
Oct 26, 2025
Wai Po, age 27, of Benson and formerly of Willmar, passed away Sunday, October 26, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar following an extended illness.
Visitation will begin at 12 noon followed by his funeral service at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 31, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. www.petersonbrothers.com
Wai Po was born...
Amy Christine Myrick
Oct 18, 2025
Amy Christine Myrick, born October 12, 1992, in Minneapolis, MN., went to her eternal home on October 18, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Cathy Wick and Michael Myrick.
Amers, as she was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had known her. Her journey on this earth was marked by love, compassion and her...
Bobbi Ann Marie Arnzen
Oct 14, 2025
Bobbi Ann Marie Arnzen, age 67, of Raymond, passed away Tuesday October 14, at her residence.
Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. followed by her Memorial Mass at 2:30 PM on Monday, October 27, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com
Bobbi was born...
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