Obituaries

Jan 3, 2025

Elaine A. Gehrt, age 73, of Willmar, passed away Friday evening, January 3, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, at the First Reformed Church in Willmar.  Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, January 10, at the First Reformed Church and will continue for one hour...

Jan 1, 2025

Dec 29, 2024

Randy L. Dickerson, age 74, of Kandiyohi, passed away Sunday morning, December 29, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.



A private celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Memorials to honor Randy’s life may be directed to hospice in Willmar or the Willmar R/C Club. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

 

Randy LeRoy...

Dec 29, 2024

Lay Shwe, age 60, of Willmar, passed away Sunday evening, December 29, at her residence, surrounded by her family and under hospice care.

Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 3, at Grace Baptist Church in Willmar.  Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral...

Dec 26, 2024

Neil A. Christensen, age 64, of Benson and formerly of Atwater, passed away Thursday evening, December 26, at Cura of Willmar.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by his funeral service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, at Harrison Community Presbyterian Church.  Interment will be at Cloverleaf Memorial Park Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home....

Dec 20, 2024

Maurice “Maury” H. Thompson, age 91, of Spicer, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, December 20, at his residence from an apparent heart attack.



Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 27, at Faith Lutheran Church in Spicer. Interment will be at Green Lake Free Lutheran Cemetery. Military honors are provided by...

Dec 18, 2024

Arthur "Art" L. Ferguson, age 84, of Willmar, passed away Monday morning, December 18, at Bethesda Grand.

A celebration of life service will take place later in the spring/summer of 2025 at the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Dec 12, 2024

Leland "Lee" R. Rients, age 84, of Willmar passed away Thursday evening, December 12, at Bethesda Grand following a brief illness.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the celebration of life service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  Interment will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetry in Redwood...

Dec 11, 2024

Joanne Lea Peterson, age 87, of Sauk Rapids and formerly of Willmar, passed away Wednesday morning, December 11, at Sterling Park Senior Living in Waite Park.

A celebration of life service will be held later in the spring/summer of 2025 at the First Covenant Church in Willmar.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Dec 1, 2024

Melba G. Lundeen, age 90, passed away December 1, 2024. 

A Celebration of life service will be held in honor of Melba on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church, 310 Medayto Drive, Spicer, MN. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm and Celebration of Life service at 2:00 pm. There will be an opportunity for fellowship and desserts following internment...

Nov 28, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Jansen, age 83, of New London, passed away Thursday, November 28, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Hope Presbyterian Church in Spicer. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Green Lake Funeral Home in Spicer. www.petersonbrothers.com

Kathleen Ann Jansen (Wilson) passed away peacefully at...

Nov 22, 2024

Pablo Zayas Rodríguez Sr., de 72 años, residente de Willmar, falleció el viernes 22 de noviembre de 2024 en el Hospital St. Cloud.

El velorio se llevará a cabo el miércoles 4 de diciembre a las 10 a.m. y a continuación, a las 11 a.m., será el funeral, ambos en la funeraria Peterson Brothers en Willmar. www.petersonbrothers.com

Pablo nació el 2 de...

Nov 21, 2024

Betty Marie Stranberg, age 100, of Atwater, passed away Thursday, November 21, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Atwater on Tuesday, December 10, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Union Cemetery.  Memorials in Betty’s name may be directed to Immanuel...

Nov 18, 2024

Jeffery Allen Binger, age 64, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly at CentraCare Rice Hospital on Monday, November 18.



Visitation will begin at 3:30 p.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  During the visitation, we will have a time of remembrance and enjoy some of Jeff’s favorite...

Nov 4, 2024

Betty Ann Dubrosky, age 96, of Watkins and formerly of Willmar, passed away Monday afternoon, November 4, at her residence under hospice care.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, at Vinje Lutheran Church in Willmar.  Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson...

Oct 28, 2024

The funeral service is live-streamed at:  https://www.youtube.com/live/pwka5GkcMZ8?si=ez1sHoT2GfgQ3pBE

Lavonne J. Schow, age 71, of Willmar passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, October 28, at her residence.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, at Vinje Lutheran Church in Willmar. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar and will...

Oct 26, 2024

David William Sorum, 91, passed into eternal life in Havre de Grace, Maryland on October 26, 2024. He was born to Kermit and Corolla Sorum in Minneapolis Minnesota, on February 9, 1933. David was a beacon of joy and resilience throughout his remarkable life.

 

A devoted father and grandfather, David's son Matt fondly recalls taking photos of his father each time...

Oct 18, 2024

Wendell J. Erickson, age 77, of Spicer, passed away Friday morning, October 18, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, at Faith Lutheran Church.  Interment will be in the church columbarium.  Arrangements are with Peterson Brothers Green Lake Funeral Home in Spicer.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Wendell...

Oct 17, 2024

Lois C. Rouser, age 92, of Grove City, passed away Thursday evening, October 17, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Atwater.  Interment will be at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in Crystal at a later date.  Arrangements are...

Oct 16, 2024

Susan “Susie” M. Kascht, age 59, of Willmar, passed away Wednesday morning, October 16, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.

Visitation will begin at 12 noon followed by a celebration of life service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. Interment will be at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Benson. www.petersonbrothers.com

Susan Margaret Kascht...