Obituaries

Mark Steven Peterson

Mark Steven Peterson

Oct 3, 2023

Mark S. Peterson, age 71, of rural Atwater, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, October 3, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

 

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 9, at the Willmar Assembly of God Church.  A private interment will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls....

James "Jim" Leo Dokken

James "Jim" Leo Dokken

Oct 2, 2023

 

The Funeral service can be viewed at:  https://www.youtube.com/live/dGnSq0HrcLM?si=iSs_h4-PfS8E7kbJ

 

James "Jim" Leo Dokken, age 88, of Willmar, passed away peacefully October 2nd, entering his eternal reward as a follower of Jesus Christ. His life was a testament to dedication, service, and unwavering commitment to his family, faith, community, and country.

 

Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by...

Donna Mae JoAnn Jones

Donna Mae JoAnn Jones

Sep 30, 2023

Donna Mae JoAnn Jones, age 84, of Willmar, passed away Saturday morning, September 30, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 6, at Calvary Lutheran Church.  Interment will be at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Raymond.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Arrangements...

Robert Lewis Miller

Robert Lewis Miller

Sep 20, 2023

 

Robert Lewis Miller, age 90, of Willmar, died peacefully at his home at Vista Prairie at Copperleaf on Wednesday, September 20.

 

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00-7:00 pm on Saturday, September 30th at Raymond Community Center in Raymond.  A meal will be served.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

 

Bob...

Norma Ann Olson

Norma Ann Olson

Sep 20, 2023

 

Norma Ann Olson, age 89, of Sunburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 20, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27, at Hope Lutheran Church in Sunburg.  Interment will be at West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church....

Betty Mae Junkermeier

Betty Mae Junkermeier

Sep 14, 2023

 

Betty Mae Junkermeier, age 95, of Willmar and formerly of Lake Lillian, passed away peacefully surrounded by her sons and daughter on Thursday morning, September 14, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 22, at the Rosendale United Methodist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service...

Mary Louise Seeman

Mary Louise Seeman

Sep 8, 2023

 

 

The Funeral service will be live-streamed at:  https://www.ourlivingwater.org/maryseeman.html

 

Mary L. Seeman, age 90, of Willmar, passed away Friday evening, September 8, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

 

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 15, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar.  Interment will be in...

Ralph Philip Honebrink

Ralph Philip Honebrink

Sep 5, 2023

Ralph P. Honebrink, age 82, of Atwater, passed away Tuesday morning, September 5.

 

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by the celebration of life service at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  www.petersonbrothers.com

 

Ralph Philip Honebrink was born on May 6, 1941, in Montevideo, Minnesota, the son of Frank and...

James A. "Jim" & "Black Pete" Petersen

James A. "Jim" & "Black Pete" Petersen

Sep 3, 2023

James Arnold "Jim" & "Black Pete" Petersen, age 87, of Willmar, passed away Sunday morning, September 3, at Centra Care Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.

 

A celebration of his life and gathering of family and friends will be from 12 noon to 3 PM on Sunday, September 10, at Centennial Square in Willmar.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson...

Alice Jane Cutts

Alice Jane Cutts

Aug 29, 2023

 

Alice Jane Cutts, age 88, of Atwater, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, at CentraCare Care Center in Willmar.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, September 6, at Atwater United Methodist Church in Atwater. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Stillman Valley Cemetery in Illinois. Arrangements are entrusted...

Dale Ann Schwalboski

Dale Ann Schwalboski

Aug 26, 2023

 

Dalette "Dale" A. Schwalboski, age 71, of Spicer, passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, August 26, at Centra Care Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.  A celebration of Dale's life will be held on Sunday, October 8, from 12 noon to 4 PM at the Spicer American Legion.  Memorials to honor Dale's life are strongly encouraged to the Dale Schwalboski scholarship...

Florence Evelyn Dzieweczynski

Florence Evelyn Dzieweczynski

Aug 24, 2023

 

Florence E. Dzieweczynski (nee Morrison), age 99, of Spicer, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, August 24, at Glen Oaks Nursing Home in Spicer.

Interment will be at Fort Snelling Cemetery in St. Paul, MN for immediate family at a later date.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Green Lake Funeral Home in Spicer.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Florence was born on...

William "Billy" Hoffer Aitkin

William "Billy" Hoffer Aitkin

Aug 21, 2023

William "Billy" Hoffer Aitkin, ("Ishpiming Makwa", In the Sky Bear), age 40, of Minneapolis, passed away Monday morning, August 21, at Hennepin County Medical Center.  Private services will be held with interment at Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery near Kandiyohi.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  www.petersonbrothers.com

 

Billy was born on March 28, 1983, in St....

Ann Louise Fleck

Ann Louise Fleck

Aug 20, 2023

 

Ann Louise Fleck, age 68, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, August 20, at her residence.

 

Visitation will begin at 10 AM followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM on Monday, September 18, at the Church of St. Mary.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred....

Francis Eugene DeGrote

Francis Eugene DeGrote

Aug 19, 2023

Francis E. DeGrote, age 88, of Willmar, passed away Saturday morning, August 19, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud.

 

Visitation will begin at 9 AM followed by a celebration of life service at 10 AM on Saturday, August 26, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  Interment will be at Cloverleaf Memorial Park Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted...

Maxine "Max" Raye Van Eps

Maxine "Max" Raye Van Eps

Aug 16, 2023

Maxine "Max" R. Van Eps, age 77, of Willmar, passed away Wednesday morning, August 16, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Willmar.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, August 22, at the Rock of Life CRC in Willmar.  Interment will be at Holland Township Cemetery in Prinsburg.  Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Monday, August...

Richard Alfred Litzau

Richard Alfred Litzau

Aug 15, 2023

 

Richard A. Litzau, age 87, of rural Atwater, passed away Tuesday morning, August 15, at his residence.

 

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 21, at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos.   Interment will be in the church cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Atwater...

Sharon Roberta Brogren

Sharon Roberta Brogren

Aug 4, 2023

 

Sharon R. Brogren (nee Harvey), age 86, of Willmar, passed away Friday afternoon, August 4, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar. 

 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 11, at the First Covenant Church in Willmar.  Interment will be at Cloverleaf Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the...

Craig Robert Sietsema

Craig Robert Sietsema

Aug 2, 2023

 

Craig R. Sietsema, age 66, of Atwater, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 2, at the Meeker Manor Rehabilitation Clinic in Litchfield.

 

A celebration of Craig’s life will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, at the Peterson Brothers Atwater Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

 

Craig Robert Sietsema was born on March 30, 1957, in Excelsior, Minnesota, the son...

Leslie Merlin Ellingson

Leslie Merlin Ellingson

Jul 30, 2023

Leslie M. Ellingson, age 99, of rural Brooten, passed away Sunday morning, July 30, at his daughter's home near Brooten under Glacial Ridge Hospice Care.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, at Hope Lutheran Church in Sunburg.  Interment will be at West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on...