Obituaries

Neil Arthur Christensen

Neil Arthur Christensen

Dec 26, 2024

Neil A. Christensen, age 64, of Benson and formerly of Atwater, passed away Thursday evening, December 26, at Cura of Willmar.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by his funeral service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, at Harrison Community Presbyterian Church.  Interment will be at Cloverleaf Memorial Park Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home....

Maurice "Maury" H. Thompson

Maurice "Maury" H. Thompson

Dec 20, 2024

Maurice “Maury” H. Thompson, age 91, of Spicer, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, December 20, at his residence from an apparent heart attack.



Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 27, at Faith Lutheran Church in Spicer. Interment will be at Green Lake Free Lutheran Cemetery. Military honors are provided by...

Arthur "Art" Leroy Ferguson

Arthur "Art" Leroy Ferguson

Dec 16, 2024

Arthur "Art" L. Ferguson, age 84, of Willmar, passed away Monday morning, December 16, at Bethesda Grand.

A celebration of life service will take place later in the spring/summer of 2025 at the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Leland "Lee" Russell Rients

Leland "Lee" Russell Rients

Dec 12, 2024

Leland "Lee" R. Rients, age 84, of Willmar passed away Thursday evening, December 12, at Bethesda Grand following a brief illness.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the celebration of life service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  Interment will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetry in Redwood...

Joanne Lea Peterson

Joanne Lea Peterson

Dec 11, 2024

Joanne Lea Peterson, age 87, of Sauk Rapids and formerly of Willmar, passed away Wednesday morning, December 11, at Sterling Park Senior Living in Waite Park.

A celebration of life service will be held later in the spring/summer of 2025 at the First Covenant Church in Willmar.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Melba Geraldine Lundeen

Melba Geraldine Lundeen

Dec 1, 2024

Melba G. Lundeen, age 90, of Spicer, passed away Sunday, December 1, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.

 

A celebration of life service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, Spicer on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Green Lake Funeral Home in Spicer. www.petersonbrothers.com. Check the funeral home website for service details TBD. Memorials...

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.

Kathy's life was marked by love, dedication, and commitment to her family and community. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A celebration of life service is being planned at Hope Presbyterian Church in Spicer sometime in May of...

Pablo Zayas Rodriguez Sr.

Pablo Zayas Rodriguez Sr.

Nov 22, 2024

Pablo Zayas Rodríguez Sr., de 72 años, residente de Willmar, falleció el viernes 22 de noviembre de 2024 en el Hospital St. Cloud.

El velorio se llevará a cabo el miércoles 4 de diciembre a las 10 a.m. y a continuación, a las 11 a.m., será el funeral, ambos en la funeraria Peterson Brothers en Willmar. www.petersonbrothers.com

Pablo nació el 2 de...

Betty Marie Stranberg

Betty Marie Stranberg

Nov 21, 2024



Betty Marie Stranberg, age 100, of Atwater, passed away Thursday, November 21, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Atwater on Tuesday, December 10, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Union Cemetery.  Memorials in Betty’s name may be directed to Immanuel...

Jeffery Allen Binger

Jeffery Allen Binger

Nov 18, 2024

Jeffery Allen Binger, age 64, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly at CentraCare Rice Hospital on Monday, November 18.



Visitation will begin at 3:30 p.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  During the visitation, we will have a time of remembrance and enjoy some of Jeff’s favorite...

Betty Ann Dubrosky

Betty Ann Dubrosky

Nov 4, 2024

Betty Ann Dubrosky, age 96, of Watkins and formerly of Willmar, passed away Monday afternoon, November 4, at her residence under hospice care.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, at Vinje Lutheran Church in Willmar.  Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson...

Lavonne Janette Schow

Lavonne Janette Schow

Oct 28, 2024



The funeral service is live-streamed at:  https://www.youtube.com/live/pwka5GkcMZ8?si=ez1sHoT2GfgQ3pBE

Lavonne J. Schow, age 71, of Willmar passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, October 28, at her residence.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, at Vinje Lutheran Church in Willmar. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar and will...

David William Sorum

David William Sorum

Oct 26, 2024

David William Sorum, 91, passed into eternal life in Havre de Grace, Maryland on October 26, 2024. He was born to Kermit and Corolla Sorum in Minneapolis Minnesota, on February 9, 1933. David was a beacon of joy and resilience throughout his remarkable life.

 

A devoted father and grandfather, David's son Matt fondly recalls taking photos of his father each time...

Wendell Jerome Erickson

Wendell Jerome Erickson

Oct 18, 2024

Wendell J. Erickson, age 77, of Spicer, passed away Friday morning, October 18, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, at Faith Lutheran Church.  Interment will be in the church columbarium.  Arrangements are with Peterson Brothers Green Lake Funeral Home in Spicer.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Wendell...

Lois Clara Rouser

Lois Clara Rouser

Oct 17, 2024



Lois C. Rouser, age 92, of Grove City, passed away Thursday evening, October 17, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Atwater.  Interment will be at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in Crystal at a later date.  Arrangements are...

Susan "Susie" Margaret Kascht

Susan "Susie" Margaret Kascht

Oct 16, 2024

Susan “Susie” M. Kascht, age 59, of Willmar, passed away Wednesday morning, October 16, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.

Visitation will begin at 12 noon followed by a celebration of life service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. Interment will be at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Benson. www.petersonbrothers.com

Susan Margaret Kascht...

Jon Leslie Marquardt

Jon Leslie Marquardt

Oct 15, 2024

Jon L. Marquardt, age 74, of Atwater, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon at his residence.

 A celebration of Jon’s life will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, at the Peterson Brothers Atwater Funeral Home. A private interment will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Kerkhoven at a later date. www.petersonbrothers.com

 Jon Leslie Marquardt was born on April 30, 1950,...

Ruth Agnes Sherwood

Ruth Agnes Sherwood

Oct 8, 2024

Ruth Agnes Sherwood, age 85, of Willmar, passed away Tuesday Morning, October 8, at Bethesda Grand Nursing Home.



A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar.  Interment will be at Oak Park Methodist Cemetery near Kandiyohi.  Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, October 14, at Peterson...

Gregory Allen Greenberg

Gregory Allen Greenberg

Oct 6, 2024

Gregory Allen Greenberg, age 68, of Raymond, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 6, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

There are no services scheduled at this time.  Arrangements are with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Greg was born on October 28, 1955, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Frank and Joan (Havlish) Greenberg. He grew up and received his education in St....

Dorothy Theresa Roholt

Dorothy Theresa Roholt

Oct 6, 2024

Dorothy Theresa Roholt, age 82, of Willmar, passed away Sunday evening, October 6, at Bethesda Grand Nursing Home.

There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

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