Obituaries
Dr. James Robinson Poole
Mar 10, 2025
Dr. James Poole, age 86, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at St. Peter, Minnesota.
Dr. James Robinson Poole was born on September 28, 1938, at Whitehall, Wisconsin. His parents were James Martin and Evelyn Norma (Robinson) Poole. He grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and learned to love fishing and hunting from boyhood.
He graduated from Kenosha’s Mary D. Bradford High...
Stanley Edward Erickson
Mar 8, 2025
Stanley Erickson, age 77, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Wheaton, Minnesota.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Pastor Tim Shekleton officiating. Pianist will be Cheryl Shekleton. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church.
Interment...
Anna Olga (Rinas) DuBois
Feb 28, 2025
Anna Olga Rinas DuBois, born at home on June 15, 1929, was the seventh child born to Adolph and Emma, who immigrated to America from Poland. Manual labor on the farm was a way of life for the entire family. One thing she was taught was the value of knowledge—her mother would say that was the one thing that couldn’t...
Robert Scott McCalip
Feb 25, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Scott "Bob" McCalip, 63, who passed away on February 25, 2025.
Born on March 16, 1961, Bob spent his early years in Seattle, Washington. As a young adult, he embraced a life of adventure, traveling to places such as Hawaii and Alaska before eventually settling in Wheaton, Minnesota. It was...
Harriet Schmitz
Feb 22, 2025
Harriet Schmitz, age 103, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Countryside Inn in Rosholt, South Dakota
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Rev. Dan Gifford officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church. Interment will be...
Doris Louise Rixe
Feb 20, 2025
Doris Louise Neumann Rixe was called by her gracious Lord to live with Him eternally on February 20, 2025. Doris was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was 101 years of age. Funeral Services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Dan Gifford Officiating. Lunch will follow...
John Barber
Feb 14, 2025
John Lloyd Barber, age 59, of Herman, MN, passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1966, in Minneapolis, MN, the only child of the late John William and Geraldine Kay Barber.
John’s dedication to service began early. While attending high school in Morris, MN, he enlisted in the U.S. Army during his junior year. A...
Karol Marquerite Toso
Feb 12, 2025
Karol Marquerite Toso, age 77, passed away on February 12, 2025 at her home in Edina. Karol was born in Graceville, MN to Orin and Mildred Toso, grew up on a family farm, attended grade school at a country schoolhouse and graduated from Wheaton High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Marilyn and brother Sherald. Karol...
Fr. Stanley Francis Wieser
Feb 5, 2025
Reverend Stanley Francis Wieser was born on June 25, 1942, in Wheaton, MN. He was the son of Robert and Margaret (Crooks) Wieser. Father Wieser attended the Wheaton Public Schools through 9th grade, and Saint John’s Preparatory School, Saint John’s University, and Saint John’s Seminary, Collegeville, MN. Father Wieser was ordained on June 3, 1968, by The Most...
Richard Milton Hanson
Feb 1, 2025
Richard Hanson, age 75, of Lake City, South Dakota passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Coteau Des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton, South Dakota.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Sisseton with Rev. Peter Reynen officiating. Organist will be Michelle Greseth with special music...
Carmen Lois Ostby
Jan 28, 2025
Carmen Ostby, 84, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed peacefully from this life to the next on January 28, 2025, at home with her children present and under hospice care. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton at 1:00 pm with Pastor Cheryl Berg presiding. Family visitation will precede...
Kevin Leroy Olson
Jan 21, 2025
Kevin Olson, age 58, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Wheaton, Minnesota.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Pastor Tim Shekleton officiating.
Visitation will be held Sunday, January 26th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. Prayer Service...
Rhonda Jane Adams
Jan 20, 2025
Rhonda Jane Adams, age 64, of Wheaton, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on January 20, 2025, from a massive heart attack. She was born on November 15, 1960, in Wadena, MN, to Jane and Norman (Dean) Adams. Rhonda was the cherished first-born daughter in a family full of love. She grew up on a farm with horses, a lifelong passion. She...
Margaret Mary Thielen
Jan 11, 2025
Margaret Thielen passed away at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton, Minnesota on January 11, 2025 at age 102. A funeral mass for Margaret will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton, with Fr. John Paul Knopik officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, January 31st from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00...
Todd David Schmitz
Jan 7, 2025
Todd David Schmitz, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and dear friend of many, passed away on January 7, 2025, at the age of 62 at his home in Wheaton, Minnesota.
He was born with a generous soul, a heart of gold, and a one-of-a-kind infectious and contagious laugh that everyone treasured. His voice could...
Daniel R. Conroy
Dec 29, 2024
Daniel R. Conroy, age 78, of Naples, Florida passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his residence in Naples.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Fr. John Paul Knopik Celebrant. Organist will be Cindy Sanasack with special music provided by the Ave Maria...
Gregory Alan Hoppe
Dec 27, 2024
Gregory Alan Hoppe, age 70, of Graceville, Minnesota passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Essentia Health Hospital. Greg passed unexpectedly, but peacefully, with his wife Kathy by his side.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity-Mt. Olive Lutheran Church near Johnson, MN with Pastor Donald Main officiating. Visitation will be held...
David Robert Austvold
Dec 23, 2024
David (Ozzie) Robert Austvold, age 85, a lifelong resident of Herman, passed away December 23, 2024. He died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Herman, Minnesota with Pastor Heather E. Klasson officiating. Organist will be Olivia Richards with special music by...
Annette Best
Dec 17, 2024
Annette Best passed away on December 17, 2024 at the Lake Region Hospital in Elbow Lake, Minnesota at the age of sixty-six.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Rev. Cheryl Berg officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial...
Lori Jean Gaulrapp
Dec 5, 2024
Lori Jean Gaulrapp, age 67, of Breckenridge, Minnesota passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at her residence in Breckenridge under hospice care.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Herman, Minnesota with Fr. Jose Chettoor and Fr. Leo Moenkedick Celebrants. Organist will be...
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