Obituaries

Patricia JoAnn Jacobson

Patricia JoAnn Jacobson

May 15, 2025

Patricia "Pat" J. Jacobson, age 70, of Willmar, passed away Thursday evening, May 15, at Bethesda Grand with loved ones by her side.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by her Celebration of Life service at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 2, at the Willmar Assembly of God Church. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the...

Robert Allen Anderson

Robert Allen Anderson

May 19, 2025

Robert Allen Anderson, age 75, of Farmington. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 19, unexpectedly at his residence.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 30, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Willmar. Visitation begins at 11am, with a celebration of life service to follow at 1pm. Gifts of flowers or cards may be sent directly to Bethel Lutheran Church in...

Evelyn Mae (Friehl) Krueger

Evelyn Mae (Friehl) Krueger

Jan 19, 2025

Evelyn Mae Krueger (nee Friehl), age 78, of Willmar, passed away on Sunday, January 19, at Vista Prairie at Copperleaf in Willmar.

A private graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Willmar.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com. 

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Copperleaf (https:// www.vistaprairie.org/senior-living/mn/willmar/1st-st/giving) or to Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org)

Evelyn was born...

Louise Mae Thoma

Louise Mae Thoma

May 15, 2025

Louise Mae Thoma (Hausotter), 91, died Thursday, May 15, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Louise was born Oct. 30, 1933,...

Lavina Marie Knutson

Lavina Marie Knutson

Apr 26, 2023

Lavina “Vinie” Knutson, age 85, of New London and formerly of Sacred Heart, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 26, at Bethesda North Pointe in New London, MN.

A graveside service for Lavina and Douglas, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery in Sacred Heart. A reception will follow at the community center. Arrangements...

Douglas Dean Knutson

Douglas Dean Knutson

Mar 2, 2025

Douglas Knutson, age 90, of Willmar and formerly of Sacred Heart, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 2, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery in Sacred Heart.  A reception will follow at the community center.  Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral...

Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Jansen

Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Jansen

Nov 28, 2024

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

Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by her celebration of life service at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Hope Presbyterian Church in Spicer. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or Hope Presbyterian...

George William Davies

George William Davies

May 25, 2025

George W. Davies, age 93, of Willmar, passed away Sunday, May 25, at The Pillars Assisted Living in Grand Rapids.

Arrangements are pending with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Weldon Ernest Larson

Weldon Ernest Larson

May 24, 2025

Weldon E. Larson, age 99, of Willmar, passed away Saturday, May 24, at Bethesda Grand.

A celebration of Weldon's life will be from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. A private interment with military honors will be at Fairview Cemetery. www.petersonbrothers.com

Weldon "Whitey" Ernest Larson was born on August 14, 1925, in Willmar, Minnesota, the son of...

Lois Mae Meyer

Lois Mae Meyer

May 10, 2025



Lois M. Meyer, age 89, of Willmar, passed away Saturday morning, May 10, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by her celebration of life service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

Lois Mae Meyer was...

Bruce Paul Vruwink

Bruce Paul Vruwink

May 10, 2025



Bruce P. Vruwink, age 80, of Lake Lillian, passed away Saturday morning, May 10, at the GlenOaks Senior Living Campus.

A time to celebrate his life will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. A private interment service at Tripolis Lutheran Cemetery will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers,...

Mike Ulferts

Mike Ulferts

May 9, 2025

Mike Ulferts, age 88, of Willmar passed away on Friday, May 9, at Vista Prairie of Copperleaf.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, at First Reformed Church in Willmar. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. Military honors are provided by the Willmar American Legion Post.  Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14,...

Dennis Stienessen

Dennis Stienessen

Apr 30, 2025

Dennis Stienessen, age 85, of Willmar, passed away Wednesday morning, April 30, at Cura of Willmar.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 9, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar. Following the service a luncheon will be served at the Willmar Elks Lodge (222 20th Street SE, Willmar, MN....

Joyce Ramona Dittman

Joyce Ramona Dittman

Apr 25, 2025

Joyce R. Dittman, age 94, of Willmar, passed away Friday evening, April 25, at Cura of Willmar.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by her funeral service at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 2, at Bethel Lutheran Church Chapel.  Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Joyce Ramona Dittman was born on May...

Janet Louise Mackedanz

Janet Louise Mackedanz

Apr 17, 2025



Janet L. Mackedanz, age 78, of Kandiyohi, passed away Thursday, April 17, at Bethesda Grand Nursing Home in Wilmar.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at Tripolis Evangelical Lutheran Church near Kandiyohi. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home...

Douglas Robert Nordin

Douglas Robert Nordin

Apr 16, 2025

Douglas R. Nordin, age 84, of Sartell and formerly of Willmar, passed away Wednesday, April 16, at his residence.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at the Willmar Assembly of God Church.  Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

Douglas Robert Nordin was born October 24, 1940, in Willmar, MN, the...

Deloris Ione Dahlbeck

Deloris Ione Dahlbeck

Apr 15, 2025

Deloris I. Dahlbeck, age 90, of Sunburg, passed away Tuesday, April 15, at the Belgrade Nursing Home.

Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Sunburg Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

Deloris Ione Dahlbeck (Skare) was born on July 14, 1934 in Kandiyohi County to Gilman and Norma (Nelson) Skare.

She was united in marriage to Glen...

Robert "Bob" Oscar Glaesman

Robert "Bob" Oscar Glaesman

Apr 7, 2025



The funeral service will be live streamed at:  https://www.youtube.com/live/yRdUFLSkQhY?si=T2d2SwckkqWi8G3G

Robert Glaesman, 82, of Willmar, died on April 7 at Bethesda Grand following a courageous fight against Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM).

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 14, at Vinje Lutheran Church. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 13,...

Holly Elise Mossberg

Holly Elise Mossberg

Mar 30, 2025



Holly Elise (Guy) Mossberg, age 70, of Spicer, MN, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 29, 2025. A memorial service to honor Holly’s life will be held at a later date. Family and friends are invited to gather to honor and remember Holly’s life. To sign the online guestbook and share memories with the family, go to: www.petersonbrothers.com. Memorials...

Beverly Jean Ryan

Beverly Jean Ryan

Mar 28, 2025

Beverly J. Ryan, age 71, of Lake Lillian, passed away Friday afternoon, March 28th, at the St. Cloud Hospital, with family by her side.

Funeral services will be held on Monday April 7, at United Lutheran Church in Lake Lillian at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Floral tributes can be sent to United Lutheran Church....