Obituaries

Dec 13, 2021

Dr. Norman F. Tempel, age 86, of Willmar,  succumbed to Covid-19 on December 13, 2022, after surviving pancreatic cancer and numerous other ailments.

 

A Celebration of Norman’s Life will be held on Saturday, April 9, at the First Presbyterian Church in Willmar. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. followed by a light lunch...

Dec 10, 2021

Manuel Uvalle Salinas, age79, of Willmar, passed away Friday December 10, at his residence in Willmar.

He is being returned home to Mexico to rest in peace alongside of his wife and other family members.  Local arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Manuel was born on March 22, 1942, in Bustamante, Nuevo...

Dec 9, 2021

Edward G. Ruchti, age 87, of Kerkhoven, passed away Thursday, December 9, at Carris Health Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.

A private family service will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Willmar.  Interment will be at the Sunburg Free Lutheran Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Edward Gordon Ruchti was born...

Dec 7, 2021

Lois L. Propp

Lois L. Propp, age 91, of Willmar, passed away Tuesday morning Dec. 7, at Carris Health Rice Therapy Suites in Willmar.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Willmar United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 17, at Peterson...

Dec 7, 2021

Gerald “Gerry” O’Connor, age 85, of Spicer, passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 7, at Glen Oaks Care Center in New London.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, at Crossroads Community United Methodist Church in Spicer.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Military honors will be...

Dec 3, 2021

Carolyn Ann Stahnke, age 80, of Atwater, passed away Friday, Dec. 3, at Carris Health Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 13, at the Atwater United Methodist Church.  Interment will be at Union Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12, at the Peterson...

Nov 25, 2021

Roger A. Gunderson, age 72 of Atwater, passed away at his residence on Thursday, Nov. 26, from an apparent heart attack.

A celebration of Roger’s life will be from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Elk’s Lodge in Willmar.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in...

Nov 22, 2021

Jackie Bomstad, age 60, of Atwater passed away peacefully on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield following a brief battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Atwater United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 11 at 2 pm. Visitation will be held at 1 pm. Interment will be held at...

Nov 22, 2021

Karen Ruby Myers (Henderson) was called home to heaven on November 22, 2021, at the age of 80.

Karen was born to Ralph and Clara Henderson (Rossaason) on March 2, 1941, in Montevideo, MN. She graduated from Granite Falls High School, Class of 1959.

Karen met her husband, Jack Myers, in 1959.They married on April 30,1960, and...

Nov 18, 2021

Delton R. Petersen, age 63, of rural Atwater, passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, at his residence from lung cancer.

On September 13 th , 2021, Delton was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer. Due to the extent of the cancer, he opted for no treatment. Over the next 2 months, he took the “gift” of time to finish up...

Nov 18, 2021

Michael "Mike" A. Stark, age 72, of Willmar, passed away at home on Thursday, Nov. 18, after a short battle of lung and brain cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the First Covenant Church in Willmar.  Interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery with military honors provided by the Willmar American Legion...

Nov 15, 2021

Richard "Rick" James. age 80 of Willmar, passed away Monday Nov. 15, at his residence.

A public celebration of Rick's life will be held in the spring/summer of 2022 at the Willmar American Legion.   Arrangements are with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Richard "Rick" William James was born on June 30, 1941, in Hartford, South...

Nov 11, 2021

Phyllis G. Kamstra, age 93 of Willmar, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 11, at CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie.  A private family memorial service will be held on a future date at Vinje Lutheran Church.  A special thank you to the staff at Compassionate Cottage in Willmar, who took wonderful care of Phyllis in her final years.  Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson...

Nov 9, 2021

Loren Richard Yungk, 82, of Emily and formerly of Atwater, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at his home with his significant other Sharolyn Boxwell.

A celebration of Loren's life will be held at the Peterson Brothers Atwater Funeral Home on Thursday November 18, visitation to begin at 12 p.m. with a 2 p.m. service.  A private...

Nov 9, 2021

Robert “Rob” Rodelius, age 68, of Willmar, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Carris Health Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Redeemer Lutheran Church.  Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home...

Nov 8, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Mary Elkjer, age 100, of Willmar passed away Monday evening, Nov 8, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Willmar.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

Nov 8, 2021

Richard K. Keehn, age 45, of New London, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 8, from injuries received in an automobile accident.

A celebration of Richard’s life will be from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Richard Kevin Keehn was born on August 19, 1976, in Melrose, Minnesota,...

Nov 8, 2021

Sharon “Liz” Lee Litzau, age 84, of rural Atwater, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, at the family farm in Lake Elizabeth Township.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Nov 6, 2021

Myrtle V. Caskey, age 104, of Willmar, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 6, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Willmar.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, at the Assembly of God Church in Willmar.  Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Raymond.  Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11,...

Nov 3, 2021

Isaac Franco, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 3, in his Willmar home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Church of St. Mary’s in Willmar. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home and will continue for one hour...