Obituaries

Kathleen Ann Thompson

Kathleen Ann Thompson

Dec 7, 2022

Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Thompson, age 63, of Hutchinson, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 7, at Health Partners Hospital in Hutchinson.

 

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Atwater.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will be at the Spicer...

Ann Louise LaPatka

Ann Louise LaPatka

Dec 3, 2022

The funeral service will be live-streamed at:

https://www.ourlivingwater.org/annlapatka.html

 

Ann Louise LaPatka (Cook) passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the age of 88 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family and remembered lovingly by all.

 

Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Eleanor Cook and sister, Betty (Rodney) Johnson.

 

Survived by...

Alvin David DeRuyter

Alvin David DeRuyter

Nov 29, 2022

On November 29, 2022, my husband, Al walked across the Western Minnesota Prairie and into the arms of God.  He was the love of my life and was loved and respected by a multitude of relatives and friends. 

 

Al was born on February 1, 1949, in Willmar, MN to Willard and Rhoda DeRuyter and lived in Roseland, MN until...

Robert "Bob" Arnold Schmidt

Robert "Bob" Arnold Schmidt

Nov 28, 2022

Robert “Bob” A. Schmidt, age 82, of Willmar, passed away Monday, November 28, at Prairie Senior Cottages following a brief illness.

 

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, at the Church of St. Mary.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.  Military honors will be provided by the Willmar American Legion Post #167. ...

Darlene Janice Buer

Darlene Janice Buer

Nov 26, 2022

Darlene J. Buer, age 75, of Atwater, dedicated wife of over 50 years and mother of two children, passed away Saturday morning, November 26, at Vista Prairie at Copperleaf in Willmar, following a brief illness.

 

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Atwater.  Interment will be...

Donald  "Don"  Lee  Vossen

Donald "Don" Lee Vossen

Nov 24, 2022

Don Vossen, age 82 of Plymouth and formerly of Willmar, passed away peacefully on November 24. 

 

Don was born on February 24, 1940, and was raised in Willmar.  He was the son of Valborg (Frieberg) and Raymond Vossen.  Don graduated from Willmar Senior High School in 1959.   He was driven and resourceful at an early age.  He enjoyed success...

Karla Winnefred Maurice

Karla Winnefred Maurice

Nov 20, 2022

Karla W. Maurice, age 75, of Atwater, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, November 20, at the CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital.

 

A public visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life service at 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, at the Peterson Brothers Atwater Funeral Home in Atwater.  Arrangements are entrusted to the...

Shirley Jean Kise

Shirley Jean Kise

Nov 15, 2022

Shirley J. Kise, age 87, of Atwater, passed away Tuesday, November 15, at the Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield.

 

A public visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 28, at the Peterson Brothers Atwater Funeral Home in Atwater.  Interment will be at 3 p.m....

Evelyn A Freeman

Evelyn A Freeman

Nov 13, 2022

Evelyn A. Freeman, age 95, of St. Cloud, passed away Sunday, November 13, at Talamore Senior Living in St. Cloud. 

 

A private Celebration of Life service will be held in the near future.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to  Moments Hospice in St. Cloud are preferred. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

 

Evelyn Andoris...

Betty Lue Berg

Betty Lue Berg

Nov 11, 2022

Betty Lue Berg, age 86, of Willmar, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, at Bethesda Grand following a courageous fight against cancer.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Calvary Lutheran Church.  Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home and...

Owen Gregory Heuring

Owen Gregory Heuring

Nov 9, 2022

The funeral will be livestreamed at:  

https://www.ourlivingwater.org/owenheuring.html

 

Owen G. Heuring, age 92, of Willmar, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, at All Saints Senior Living Center in Shakopee. 

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.  A...

Eunice Bernice Sutton

Eunice Bernice Sutton

Nov 8, 2022

Eunice B. Sutton, age 99, of Willmar, passed away Tuesday, November 8, at the Bethesda Grand. 

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, at the Bethesda Grand Chapel.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be at Green Lake Lutheran Cemetery near Spicer.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral...

Dena Eichelberger

Dena Eichelberger

Nov 6, 2022

Dena Eichelberger, age 73, of Willmar, passed away on November 6, at Bethesda Club Suites after a courageous battle with cancer.

 

A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 12, at Calvary Lutheran in Willmar, MN. Visitations will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, November 11, at Peterson Funeral Home in Willmar,...

Dale J. Solbrekken

Dale J. Solbrekken

Nov 5, 2022

Dale Solbrekken, age 84, of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, November 5, at the Gunderson Health Care Center in LaCrosse.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, at the Peterson Brothers Sunburg Funeral Home.  Interment will be at West Lake Johanna Lutheran Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Arrangements are...

Ronalda "Roni" Mae Sebey

Ronalda "Roni" Mae Sebey

Nov 1, 2022

Ronalda Mae “Roni” Sebey of Albertville and formally of Spicer and Granite Falls, was called home by God on Tuesday, November 1 at the age of 84. The family takes great comfort in knowing that she is now eternally reunited with her beloved husband who passed away in April.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,...

Dorothy M. Benson

Dorothy M. Benson

Oct 31, 2022

Dorothy M. Benson, age 101 of Willmar, passed away Monday, Oct. 31, at CentraCare Care Center in Willmar.

 

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date sometime in the summer of 2023.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

 

Dorothy was born October 5, 1921 to (Clarence) Roy and Elizabeth (Gauer)...

Audrey Inez Sondrol

Audrey Inez Sondrol

Oct 23, 2022

Audrey I. Sondrol, age 93, of Sunburg, passed away Saturday evening, Oct. 22, at CentraCare Therapy Suites in Willmar.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, at Hope Lutheran Church in Sunburg.  Interment will be at West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Hope Lutheran...

Norman Bruce Noor

Norman Bruce Noor

Oct 19, 2022

Norman Bruce Noor, age 79, of Minneapolis, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Walker Methodist Health Care Center in Bloomington.

 

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, at Fairview Cemetery in Raymond.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Henry Deike

Henry Deike

Oct 18, 2022

The funeral service was live-streamed at: 

https://vimeo.com/765090916

 

 

Henry Deike, age 98, of Willmar, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, at his residence in Willmar.

 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, at the Willmar Assembly of God Church.  Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Willmar.  Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Paul Edward Overlie

Paul Edward Overlie

Oct 15, 2022

Paul E. Overlie, age 55, of Atwater, died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 15, at his residence. 

 

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Cornerstone Church in Litchfield. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com...