Obituaries

Zandra Chriss Davenport

Zandra Chriss Davenport

May 29, 2023

Zandra C. Davenport, age 52, of Atwater, passed away Monday afternoon, May 29, at the U of M Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis following complications of liver disease.

 

Celebration of life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, at the Spicer American Legion.  Interment will be at a later date at Ft. Snelling National...

Phyllis Lorraine Allen

Phyllis Lorraine Allen

May 28, 2023

 

Phyllis L. Allen, age 95, of Alamo, Texas and formerly of Spicer, passed away Sunday, May 28, in Texas.

 

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by the celebration of life service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  www.petersonbrothers.com

 

Phyllis Lorraine Allen was born on March 19, 1928, in...

Cheryl Elizabeth Gangl

Cheryl Elizabeth Gangl

May 28, 2023

Cheryl E. Gangl, age 77, of Willmar, passed away on Sunday, May 28, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale.

 

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

Victoria "Vicki" Lynn Ditterich

Victoria "Vicki" Lynn Ditterich

May 27, 2023

Victoria "Vicki" L. Ditterich, age 68, of Willmar, passed away Saturday evening, May 27, at her residence in Willmar.

 

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  Private interment will be held at St. Luke's Lutheran Cemetery near Wood Lake...

Nicholas "Nick" Frederick Scheeler

Nicholas "Nick" Frederick Scheeler

May 26, 2023

Nicholas "Nick" F. Scheeler, age 53, of Silver Lake and formerly of Willmar, passed away Friday, May 26, at his residence in Silver Lake from complications of heart disease.

 

A gathering of family and friends to honor Nick's life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, at Kandiyohi County Park #2 on Big Kandi Lake.  Arrangements are...

David Robert Solbreken

David Robert Solbreken

May 20, 2023

 

David Robert Solbreken, age 73, of rural Brooten, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, May 20, at his residence following an apparent heart attack.

 

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the celebration of life service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday July 1, at the Peterson Brothers Sunburg Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

 

David Robert Solbreken was born on...

Gladys "Dolly" Mae Leikvoll

Gladys "Dolly" Mae Leikvoll

May 15, 2023

 

Gladys “Dolly” M. Leikvoll, age 93, of Willmar, passed away Monday morning, May 15, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

 

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, at the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  Interment will be at the Lake Lillian Community Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to...

Darrell Keith Sunvold

Darrell Keith Sunvold

May 9, 2023

 

The funeral service will be live-streamed at:

https://www.youtube.com/live/DSyGfjS0eMY?feature=share

 

Darrell Keith Sunvold, 76, of Spicer, MN died unexpectedly at his home due to a sudden heart attack on May 9, going home to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior. His celebration of life will be at 11:00am Wednesday May 17, 2023, at Living Hope Evangelical Free Church...

Rev. Lowell Duane Arndt

Rev. Lowell Duane Arndt

May 9, 2023

 

Rev. Lowell D. Arndt, age 94, of Willmar, passed away Tuesday morning, May 9, at his son's residence in Willmar.

 

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by the funeral services at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the Church of the Nazarene in Willmar.  Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to...

Bruce R Brown

Bruce R Brown

May 5, 2023



Bruce R. Brown, age 80, of Willmar, passed away Friday evening, May 5, at CentraCare Nursing Home in Willmar.

 

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19, at Assembly of God Church (Kids World) in Willmar, MN.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be at Ft....

Joel Ellis Skarpness

Joel Ellis Skarpness

Apr 30, 2023

Joel E. Skarpness, age 84, of rural Murdock, passed away Sunday morning, April 30, at CentraCare Rice Therapy Suites in Willmar.

 

Visitation will begin at 12 noon followed by the Funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, at Hope Lutheran Church.  Interment will be at Spring Creek Lutheran Cemetery.  Military honors will be provided by the New...

Lance Kevin Steffen

Lance Kevin Steffen

Apr 30, 2023

 

Lance "Lannie" Kevin Steffen, age 69, of Raymond, passed away Sunday morning, April 30, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital.

 

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar.  Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Raymond.  Arrangements are...

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 funeral service is planned for Saturday, June 3, at 1:00 PM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sacred Heart, MN.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

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Evie Erickson Paulson

Evie Erickson Paulson

Apr 25, 2023

 

The funerals service is live-streamed at:

https://tinyurl.com/eviepaulsonfuneral

 

Evelyn “Evie” L. Erickson Paulson, age 91, of Willmar and formerly of Blomkest, passed away Tuesday evening, April 25, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

 

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, at the Refuge Church in Willmar.  Visitation will continue at 10 a.m. followed by the...

Robby Lee Smith

Robby Lee Smith

Apr 22, 2023

 

Robby L. Smith, age 54, of Willmar, passed away Saturday evening, April 22, at his residence in Willmar following a courageous fight against cancer.

 

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  Visitation will continue at 1 p.m. followed by the celebration of life service at 2 p.m. on...

David Curtis Ditmarson

David Curtis Ditmarson

Apr 16, 2023

 

David C. Ditmarson, age 69, of Willmar, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, at his residence following a courageous fight against cancer.

 

The Celebration of Life will be held at one of David’s favorite locations, the “Bill Taunton Stadium” on Sunday, July 9, from 1-4 pm.  There will be a brief commemorative eulogy at 2 pm.  It...

Janice Ulferts

Janice Ulferts

Apr 12, 2023

 

Janice Ulferts, age 82, of Willmar, passed away Wednesday, April 12, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Willmar.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, at the Church of St. Mary.  Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, April 17, at the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home...

Kay G. Jacobs

Kay G. Jacobs

Apr 12, 2023

 

Kay G. Jacobs, age 80, of Willmar, passed away Wednesday, April 12, at Bethesda Grand Nursing Home.

 

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar.  Interment will be at the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery in Little Falls.  Arrangements are entrusted...

Joan Lucille Anderson

Joan Lucille Anderson

Apr 11, 2023

 

Joan L. Anderson, age 91, of New London, passed away Tuesday, April 11, at Glen Oaks Care Center in New London.

 

A celebration of life service will be held at First Lutheran Church of Norway Lake on Saturday, June 3rd at 2:00 p.m.  The family would like to thank Glen Oaks and St. Croix Hospice for Joan's compassionate care....

James "Jimmy" Bernard Kinneman

James "Jimmy" Bernard Kinneman

Apr 8, 2023

 

James (Jimmy) Bernard Kinneman, 63, of New London, MN, went home to his lord on Saturday April 8, 2023.

 

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at the Maplewood Presbyterian Cemetery near Erhard, Minnesota.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Green Lake Funeral Home in Spicer.  www.peteronbrothers.com

 

Jimmy was born...

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