Obituaries
Gladys Elaine Svobodny
Oct 30, 2025
Gladys E. Svobodny, age 97, of Willmar, passed away Thursday, October 30, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral mass at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 7, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar. Interment will be in the church cemetery following the funeral service. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers...
Chester Leo Woltjer
Nov 2, 2025
Chester Leo Woltjer, age 88, of Pennock, passed away Sunday, November 2, at his residence following an extended illness.
Arrangements are pending at this time.
Thomas "Tom" David Herman
Nov 2, 2025
Thomas "Tom" D. Herman, age 56, of Albion, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 2, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.
Arrangements are pending at this time.
Marie Gale Grunwald
Oct 31, 2025
Marie Gale (Chambers) Grunwald, 92, died peacefully on Friday, October 31, at her home at Compassionate Cottage in Willmar with family by her side.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by her celebration of life service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, at the First Presbyterian Church in Willmar where Marie was a long-time member. Memorials in Marie’s name...
Barbara Joanne Reyer
Oct 27, 2025
Barbara Joanne Reyer, age 94, of Minnetonka and formerly of Willmar, passed away Monday, October 27, at Elder Homestead in Minnetonka.
A celebration of Barb's life is planned for a later date.
Barbara was born on September 29, 1931, in Hawarden, Iowa to Oscar and Minnie Thompt of Hudson, SD. After high school in Hudson, she attended South Dakota State University, graduating...
Wai Po
Oct 26, 2025
Wai Po, age 27, of Benson and formerly of Willmar, passed away Sunday, October 26, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar following an extended illness.
Visitation will begin at 12 noon followed by his funeral service at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 31, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. www.petersonbrothers.com
Wai Po was born...
Amy Christine Myrick
Oct 18, 2025
Amy Christine Myrick, born October 12, 1992, in Minneapolis, MN., went to her eternal home on October 18, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Cathy Wick and Michael Myrick.
Amers, as she was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had known her. Her journey on this earth was marked by love, compassion and her...
Bobbi Ann Marie Arnzen
Oct 14, 2025
Bobbi Ann Marie Arnzen, age 67, of Raymond, passed away Tuesday October 14, at her residence.
Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. followed by her Memorial Mass at 2:30 PM on Monday, October 27, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com
Bobbi was born...
Richard "Rick" Lee Smith
Oct 13, 2025
The funeral service will be livestreamed at: https://youtube.com/live/0lj8_t5-H8U
Richard "Rick" L. Smith, age 80, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, October 13, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital from an apparent heart attack.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by his celebration of life service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, at Vinje Lutheran Church. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. In...
Lawrence "Larry" William Thole
Oct 12, 2025
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Lawrence "Larry" William Thole, age 87, longtime resident of Raymond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, at the Clara City Care Center.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 27, at St. Clara’s Catholic Church in Clara City. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com
Larry,...
Beatrice Marian Heike
Oct 10, 2025
Beatrice M. Heike, age 98, of Willmar, passed away Friday, October 10, at Vista Prairie at Copperleaf.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, at Vinje Lutheran Church. Interment will be at Cloverleaf Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, October 20, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home and will continue for one...
Jason Michael Pederson
Oct 7, 2025
Jason M. Pederson, age 43, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 7, at his residence from an apparent heart attack.
A private celebration of Jason's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com
Jason was born on October 25, 1981, in Harbor City, California, the son of Michael and Linda (Carlson)...
Edna Marie Kallevig
Oct 5, 2025
Edna Marie Kallevig, age 99, of Willmar, passed away Sunday, October 5, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by her funeral service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, at Calvary Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com
Edna Marie Kallevig was born November 20,...
Estella "Stella" Lillian Masters
Oct 5, 2025
Estella "Stella" L. Masters, age 96, of Willmar, passed away Sunday, October 5, at Cura of Willmar.
Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. followed by her celebration of life service at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 10, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. Interment will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, at the Roseville Cemetery in Hawick. Arrangements...
Alejandro Vargas Jr.
Oct 1, 2025
Alejandro Vargas Jr., age 37, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 1, at his residence.
Arrangements are pending with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com
Dave E. Eichhorst
Sep 30, 2025
Dave Eichhorst, age 74, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 30, at his residence.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by his celebration of life service at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 13, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. Interment will be at Cloverleaf Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com
Dave was born on...
Joyce Lorraine Hille
Sep 24, 2025
Joyce Lorraine Hille, age 89, of Willmar, passed away Wednesday, September 24, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, at Oak Hill Cemetery in New London. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com
Joyce was born on March 11, 1936, in Pilot Grove Township, Faribault County, Minnesota, the daughter...
Joyce Lorraine Noren
Sep 24, 2025
Joyce Lorraine Noren, age 87, of Willmar, passed away Wednesday, September 24, at her residence under hospice care.
Arrangements are pending with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com
Elaine Sophia Wothe
Sep 23, 2025
Elaine Sophia Wothe, age 80, of Atwater, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, September 23, at Ecumen of Litchfield.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by her funeral service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Atwater. Interment will be at Wolf Lake Cemetery in Wolf Lake. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson...
Brian Lee Carter
Sep 21, 2025
Brian Lee Carter, age 37, of Willmar, passed away Sunday, September 21, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, from an apparent heart attack, surrounded by family and friends.
Arrangements are pending with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com
Brian was born on July 12,1988, in Burlington, Colorado, where he lived with his father until the age of 17. He then moved to...
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