Obituaries

Jun 22, 2022

June Herrmann, age 89, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Rev. Cheryl Berg officiating. Organist will be LeAnn Bjornson with special music provided by Dennis...

Jun 21, 2022

On the morning of June 21, 2022, Sadie Berger, longtime resident of the Wheaton/Norcross area, passed away at the age of 97.

Sadie was born to Lawrence and Jennie McCollor on June 7, 1925, at Coronach, Saskatchewan.  Within a few years her family moved to the Herman area. She was months away from graduating from Herman High...

Jun 21, 2022

Margie Beth (McElwain) Fridgen, age 88, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022 at the Traverse Care Center after a short time in hospice.

She was born April 26, 1934 to Herbert and Esther McElwain and grew up on various farms in the Wheaton area, surrounded by a large extended family and many cousins....

Jun 12, 2022

Marquita Ann Carlson, lovingly known as Markie, age 85, of Wahpeton, ND passed away peacefully while holding hands with her soulmate of almost 68 years on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at St. Catherine’s Living Center.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 24, 2022 at 11:00 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton, MN with Rev....

May 20, 2022

Robert Allen Schmidt, age 79, of Norcross, Minnesota passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at Prairie Ridge Hospital in Elbow Lake, MN.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, May 30, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Harvest Outreach Church in Wahpeton, ND with Pastor Dominick Warne officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

May 8, 2022

On Sunday, May 8, 2022, Gerrit John Baker, loving husband and father of two children, passed away surrounded by his family, at age 88.

Gerrit was born on June 28, 1933 in Alvord, Iowa to Lewis and Alice Baker. He served as a tank technician during the Korean war and on his first leave he married Evelyn Benson Baker,...

May 7, 2022

Carolyn McKenny, age 73, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 20, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Pastor Tim Shekleton officiating. Organist will be Cheryl Shekleton.

Visitation will be held one...

May 6, 2022

Monte Jeff Fibranz, age 65, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 6, 2022.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. George Sagissor III officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at...

May 4, 2022

Sandra Groneberg, age 85, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Sanford Hospital in Wheaton.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. George Sagissor III officiating. Organist will be Sara Lee Rinke with special music by Amber Findlay.

Visitation...

Apr 6, 2022

Shirley Johnson, age 86, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton with Pastor Tim Shekleton officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the church.

Apr 6, 2022

Kenneth Fridgen, age 54, of Osakis, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at his residence in Osakis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton with Fr. John Paul Knopik Celebrant.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Apr 4, 2022

David Sheldon Benson was born at home in rural Murdock, Minnesota to Raymond and Selma Benson on April 26, 1937. He joined his older brother Stanford at home, and later welcomed younger sister Sharon. He lived on the farm with his family until he graduated from Murdock High School in 1955.

David had many adventures with friends...

Apr 1, 2022

Connie Johnson, age 83, of Herman, Minnesota passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Courage Cottage in Morris, Minnesota.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Herman with Rev. Chris Richards officiating.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 8th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00...

Mar 30, 2022

Scott David Zastrow, age 74, of Brandon died on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home.  A Memorial Service will be held 4:30 PM on Friday, April 8, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria.  Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Mar 20, 2022

Frances Marie Deal, 90, of Wheaton, MN passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton with Fr. John Paul Knopik and Fr. Stan Wieser Celebrants.  Visitation will be held one hour...

Mar 9, 2022

Tom Conroy, age 70, of Wheaton, MN passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his residence in Wheaton surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Cheryl Berg officiating. Organist will be LeAnn Bjornson.

Visitation will be...

Feb 22, 2022

Ardean Dale Hauschild was born on May 16th, 1935 to Orrie John Fred and Frieda Ida (Hartjen) Hauschild.

Ardean always looked on the brighter side of things. He was not still, he lived life and included all those he loved. Ardean was full of humor, had a quick wit, insightful, wise, and genuine.  He will be remembered...

Feb 20, 2022

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service to be held at the Calvary Cemetery (formerly known as the Saint Anthony's Catholic Cemetery) on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 3:00pm.  The cemetery is located on St. Anthony Drive, which is right on top of the hill east of Browns Valley, off of Highway 28 by the Dollar General.  You take...

Feb 5, 2022

Dolores Petterson, age 95, of Wheaton, MN passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Sanford Wheaton Hospital in Wheaton, MN.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton with Dr. Michael Cieniawski officiating. Pianist will be Tom Petterson with special music provided by Tom Petterson, Sydney Hlavka and...

Jan 27, 2022

Eunice Elaine Schmitz, age 91, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the Browns Valley Health Center in Browns Valley, Minnesota.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. George Sagissor III officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour...