Obituaries

Jun 14, 2021

Janet Ann Wagner, age 87, of Spicer, passed away June 14, at Bethesda Grand Club Suites in Willmar.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 2, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Spicer.  Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, at Garden of Memories Cemetery...

Jun 14, 2021

Curtis Brownell Peterson, age 78, of New Albany, Indiana, formerly of Willmar, died peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence on June 14, from Glioblastoma brain cancer.

Curt was born October 5, 1942, at Rice Hospital in Willmar to the late Ralph and Brownell Peterson. He  grew up in Willmar, graduated from Willmar High School in...

Jun 13, 2021

Michael D. Affeldt, age 68, of Willmar, passed away Sunday, June 13, at his residence.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Michael Delbert Affeldt was born on January 9, 1953, in Alexandria, Minnesota, the son of Delbert and Elderoine (Kluver) Affeldt.  He...

Jun 10, 2021

Gilberto G. Lopez, age 73, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, June 10, at the Carris Health Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, June 26, at the Hawick United Methodist Church in Hawick.  Arrangements are with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Gilberto...

Jun 8, 2021

Darlene J. Kirk, age 83, of Atwater, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 8, at Sunny View Assisted Living.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 11, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Atwater.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be in Union Cemetery at a later date.  Arrangements are...

Jun 6, 2021

Rosella “Rosie” Smith, 98, of Windom, died in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 6, at Good Samaritan Society-Sogge Memorial Nursing Home in Windom. Her funeral service will be on Friday, June 11, 10:30 AM, at First Presbyterian Church in Windom with the Rev. Pam Prouty officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Music provided...

Jun 2, 2021

Elsie L. Freeman Potter, 94 of Atwater died Wednesday June 2, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Willmar.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m.  Friday, July 9, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Atwater.  Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 10, at the church.  Interment will be...

Jun 2, 2021

Mitchell "Mitch" Nielsen, age 48, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Wednesday afternoon, June 2, at his residence.

A time to celebrate Mitch's life will be from 5-8 pm with a prayer service at 5:30 pm on Saturday, June 26, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  www.petesonbrothers.com

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May 30, 2021

Earl H. Ewoldt, age 95, of Kandiyohi, passed away Sunday morning, May 30, at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Willmar.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will be held...

May 26, 2021

Judith Lynn (Mann) Gort, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, at her home in Willmar after a brave fight against ALS.

A celebration of Judy’s life will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, at Vinje Lutheran Church in Willmar.  A private family graveside service will be held at Fairview...