Obituaries

Elias Donaldo Fuentes

Elias Donaldo Fuentes

Jan 20, 2024

Elias D. Fuentes, age 53, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, January 20, at Centra Care Rice Memorial Hospital.



Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, January 26, at the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  Visitation will continue at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, at the Church of St....

Patricia Marie Jager

Patricia Marie Jager

Jan 13, 2024

 

Patricia M. Jager, 73, of Spicer, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at home. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Green Lake Funeral Home in Spicer.  www.petersonbrothers.com

 

Pat was born September 10, 1950, in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, to Richard and Lorraine Louden, and graduated from Sauk Centre High...

James Dale Engelke

James Dale Engelke

Jan 13, 2024

 

James "Jim" D. Engelke, age 71, of Spicer, passed away Saturday morning, January 13, at his residence surrounded by his family.

 

A social gathering of family and friends will be from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, at the Spicer American Legion Post. Arrangements entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Green Lake Funeral Home in Spicer. ...

Connie Jean Scheevel

Connie Jean Scheevel

Jan 3, 2024

 

The Funeral Service will be live-streamed at:

https://www.youtube.com/@faithlutheranchurchspicerm7922/streams

 

Connie Jean Scheevel, age 70, of Spicer, passed away Wednesday morning, January 3, at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by her family.

 

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, at Faith Lutheran Church in Spicer.  Interment will be at the Faith...

Richard "Rick" Wayne Peterson

Richard "Rick" Wayne Peterson

Dec 31, 2023

Richard "Rick" W. Peterson, age 65, of Willmar, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 31, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis surrounded by his family.

 

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. followed by a Prayer Service at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  A social gathering will follow the Prayer Service...

Mary Helen Schnell

Mary Helen Schnell

Dec 31, 2023

The Funeral Service will be live-streamed at:

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

 

Mary H. (Mahoney) Schnell, age 94, of Willmar, passed away Sunday evening, December 31, at her residence.

 

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar.  Interment will be at a later...

Lois I. Jaeger

Lois I. Jaeger

Dec 31, 2023

 

Lois I. Jaeger, age 97, of Atwater, met her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 31, 2023, free at last of pain at Meeker Manor in Litchfield.

 

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 5, at the Victory Christian Fellowship Church in Grove City.  Interment will be at...

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

The Funeral Service was live-streamed at:

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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...