Obituaries

Jesus Diaz

Jesus Diaz

Dec 29, 2023

 

Jesus Diaz, age 79, of Willmar passed away Friday morning, December 29, at Prairie Senior Cottages Assisted Living in Willmar. 

 

Visitation will begin at 12 noon followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers...

Jane Catherine Dickman

Jane Catherine Dickman

Dec 21, 2023

Jane C. Dickman, age 70, of Willmar and formerly of Spicer, passed away Thursday, December 21, at her residence surrounded by family.

 

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  A private graveside service and interment will be held later at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.  Arrangements are entrusted...

Norma Jean Smith

Norma Jean Smith

Dec 18, 2023

 

Norma Jean Smith, age 84, of Willmar and formerly of Kandiyohi, passed away Monday evening, December 18, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Willmar.

 

A celebration of life service will be held later in January of 2024 at Tripolis Evangelical Lutheran Church near Kandiyohi.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

 

Norma Jean Smith was...

Shirley Lorraine Jensen

Shirley Lorraine Jensen

Dec 18, 2023

Shirley Lorraine Jensen, age 88, of Spring Park and formerly of Willmar, passed away Monday, December 18, after a brief illness. 

 

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by her celebration of life service at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 23, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.  A celebration of life will...

Richard Wayne Chambers

Richard Wayne Chambers

Dec 13, 2023

                                                        

Richard "Rick" Wayne Chambers, age 71, of Willmar, passed away Wednesday morning, December 13, at The Legacy of Farmington after a long battle with COPD.

 

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m....

Bradley Lawrence Nelson

Bradley Lawrence Nelson

Dec 10, 2023

 

Bradley L. Nelson, age 63, of Willmar, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 10, at the St. Cloud Hospital following a brief illness.

 

Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 12 noon on Saturday, January 20, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Pheasants Forever – Kandiyohi...

James Franklin Rhoades II

James Franklin Rhoades II

Dec 10, 2023

 

James F. Rhoades II, age 69, of Willmar, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 10, at his residence surrounded by his family under Knute Nelson Hospice Care.

 

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 15, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  www.petersonbrothers.com

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Donald Earl Williams

Donald Earl Williams

Dec 6, 2023

 

Donald E. Williams, age 81, of Willmar, passed away Wednesday, December 6, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Willmar.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 11, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  Interment will be at Cloverleaf Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Memorials to honor Donald's life...

Kathryn Mary Sasse

Kathryn Mary Sasse

Nov 23, 2023

 

Kathryn Sasse, age 66, of Spicer passed away Thursday evening, November 23 at the St. Cloud Hospital following injuries sustained after a fall. 

 

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 11 a.m. on Saturday December 9, at Cross Roads Community United Methodist Church in Spicer.   A time of fellowship at the...

Terrence "Terry" Percy Holmquist

Terrence "Terry" Percy Holmquist

Nov 20, 2023

 

Terry Holmquist, age 83, of Spicer, passed away Monday morning, November 20, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar following a courageous fight against lung cancer.

 

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, at the First Presbyterian Church in Willmar.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to honor...

Violet E Newberg

Violet E Newberg

Nov 20, 2023

 

Violet "Vi" E. Newberg, age 102, of Blomkest, passed away Monday afternoon, November 20, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

 

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 27, at Svea Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com...

Reinhilde "Hilda" Agnes Dokken

Reinhilde "Hilda" Agnes Dokken

Nov 9, 2023

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Reinhilde Agnes Dokken passed away peacefully November 9th, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar, entering her eternal reward as a follower of Jesus Christ. Her life was a testament to dedication, service, and unwavering commitment to her family, faith, community, and profession.

 

A celebration of life service will be held at 4...

John Pershing Olson

John Pershing Olson

Nov 9, 2023

 

John P. Olson, age 104, of St. Cloud and formerly of Willmar, passed away Thursday, November 9, at the V.A. Nursing Home in St. Cloud.

 

Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, November 17, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery with military honors provided by the Willmar American Legion Post. Arrangements are...

Raymond Bert Smith

Raymond Bert Smith

Nov 8, 2023

 

Raymond B. Smith, age 82, of Willmar, passed away Wednesday morning, November 8, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.

 

A celebration of Ray's life will be from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  A private interment will be held in Hardanger Cemetery near...

Dorothea Caroline Nelson

Dorothea Caroline Nelson

Nov 6, 2023

 

Dorothea C. Nelson, age 99, of Willmar and formerly of Sunburg, passed away Monday morning, November 6, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

 

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the celebration of life service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, at Hope Lutheran Church in Sunburg.  Interment will be at West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery.  Arrangements...

Rose Marie Stewart

Rose Marie Stewart

Nov 4, 2023

 

Rose Marie Stewart, age 88, of Spicer and formerly of Hawick, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 4, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

A private graveside service will be held in the Spring/Summer of 2024 at the Roseville Cemetery in Hawick.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

 

Rose Marie Stewart was born on October 29,...

John Melvin Gilbertson, D.D.S.

John Melvin Gilbertson, D.D.S.

Nov 4, 2023

 

John M. Gilbertson, 77, of Willmar passed away Saturday, November 4, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Willmar. 

 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 8, from 5-7 pm followed by a Masonic service at 7 pm at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  Visitation will continue on Thursday, November 9, at 1 pm followed by the funeral service...

Susan Marie Nelson

Susan Marie Nelson

Oct 31, 2023

 

Susan Marie Nelson, age 68, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, October 31, at her residence.

 

A private graveside was held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Willmar.  A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

 

Susan Marie Nelson was born on...

Zachary "Zach" Joseph Mann

Zachary "Zach" Joseph Mann

Oct 31, 2023

 

Zachary "Zach" J. Mann, age 38, of Willmar and formerly of Moorhead, passed away Tuesday evening, October 31, at his residence.

 

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

 

Zach was born on October 18, 1985, in Fargo, North Dakota,...

Quintin Gerard Schreiner

Quintin Gerard Schreiner

Oct 30, 2023

 

Quintin Gerard Schreiner, age 18, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, October 30, at his residence.

 

A celebration of life gathering will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, at the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  www.petersonbrothers.com

 

Quintin was born on March 28, 2005, in Willmar, Minnesota, the son of Veronica Schreiner.  He grew...

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