Obituaries

Donna Annette Nelson

Donna Annette Nelson

Jun 28, 2024

The funeral service was live-streamed at:  https://vimeo.com/980188031

Donna A. Nelson, age 69, of rural Pennock, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 28, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. 

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, at the Willmar Assembly of God Church. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in New London. Visitation will be from 5-7...

Roberta Rose Johnson

Roberta Rose Johnson

Jun 28, 2024

Roberta "Robbie" Rose Johnson, age 86, of Spicer, passed away Friday morning, June 28, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.  

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by her funeral service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, at Crossroads Community United Methodist Church in Spicer.  Interment will be at Lake Andrew Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Green...

Karen Ann Wiehr

Karen Ann Wiehr

Jun 22, 2024

Karen Ann Wiehr Steffens, age 76, of Willmar and formerly of Clara City, passed away on Saturday morning, June 22, at Bethesda Grand of Willmar. 

Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. followed by the celebration of life service at 11:00 AM on Thursday June 27, at the Bethesda Grand Chaple in Willmar.  Interment will be in Bethel Lutheran Cemetery.  Arrangements are...

Joanne Lucile Kovall

Joanne Lucile Kovall

Jun 4, 2024

The funeral service is live-streamed at:  https://www.ourlivingwater.org/joannekovall.html

Joanne Lucile (Nichols) Kovall, age 87 of Willmar, died on Tuesday, June 4, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 8, at the Church of St Mary in Willmar.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be in the...

LeAnne Ruth Freeman

LeAnne Ruth Freeman

Jun 2, 2024

The funeral service will be live-streamed on the Calvary Lutheran Church YouTube pageLeAnne R. Freeman, age 66, of St. Cloud and formerly of Willmar, passed away Sunday morning, June 2, at the St. Cloud Hospital. 

 A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar.  Interment will be at Grace...

Ruth Evelyn Melbie

Ruth Evelyn Melbie

Jun 2, 2024

Ruth E. Melbie, age 85, of Spicer, passed away Sunday morning, June 2, at Glen Oaks Senior Living in New London.

There will be no services. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Green Lake Funeral Home in Spicer.

Ruth Evelyn Melbie was born on July 26, 1938, in Southport, New York, the daughter of Frederick and Lucy (Johnson) Clearwater. She grew...

Rebecca Mae Hanson

Rebecca Mae Hanson

May 28, 2024



Rebecca "Becky" Mae Hanson died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 28, at her home in Willmar.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by her celebration of life service at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 7, at the First Covenant Church in Willmar.  The church is located at 801 Willmar Ave SW, Willmar MN (320-235-3010).  Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral...

Patricia "Patty" Lilly Wrobleski

Patricia "Patty" Lilly Wrobleski

May 25, 2024

Patricia "Patty" L. Wrobleski, age 61, of Lake Lillian, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 25, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the celebration of life service at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 31, at the United Lutheran Church in Lake Lillian.  Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.comPatricia "Patty" Lilly Wrobleski was...

Jean Margaret Larson

Jean Margaret Larson

May 19, 2024

Jean M. Larson, age 71, of Willmar, passed away Sunday morning, May 19, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital with her children by her side.

 A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, at Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Pennock.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service...

Herbert "Herb" LeRoy Feeken

Herbert "Herb" LeRoy Feeken

May 17, 2024

Herbert "Herb" L. Feeken, age 91, of rural New London, passed away on Friday afternoon, May 17, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 9, at the First Lutheran Cemetery of Norway Lake.  Military honors will be provided by the New London American Legion Post.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson...

Colette Anne Illies

Colette Anne Illies

May 14, 2024

Colette Anne Illies, age 88, of Spicer, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday morning, May 14, at Hilltop Health Care Center in Watkins, MN.

 

Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Spicer, MN.  Interment will be at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery...

Mamie Mathilda Holm

Mamie Mathilda Holm

May 12, 2024

Mamie M. Holm, age 109, of Willmar and formerly of Kandiyohi, passed away Sunday evening, May 12, at Bethesda Grand.Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at Ebenezer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kandiyohi. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home....

Robert Leroy Walquist Sr.

Robert Leroy Walquist Sr.

May 12, 2024

Robert "Bob" L. Walquist Sr., age 77, of Willmar, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 12, at the St. Cloud Hospital from heart disease.A gathering of family and friends will be from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  A private interment with military honors will be held at a later date at the Minnesota...

Mary Jo Orth

Mary Jo Orth

May 10, 2024

Mary Jo Orth (nee Skare), age 70, of Willmar, passed away Friday, May 10, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital.Private services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com

John Braun

John Braun

May 6, 2024

The funeral service will be live-streamed at:  https://www.ourlivingwater.org/johnbraun.html   John Braun, age 96, of Willmar, passed away Monday morning, May 6, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital.Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 10, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar.  Interment will be in the church cemetery with military honors...

James "Jim" William Johnsen

James "Jim" William Johnsen

May 2, 2024

James "Jim" W. Johnsen, age 80, of Willmar, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, May 2, surrounded by his loving family at his home.A private graveside service with military honors will be held at a later date at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Willmar.  Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.comJames "Jim" William Johnsen was born on October...

Betty M Nordby

Betty M Nordby

May 1, 2024

Betty M. Nordby, age 85, of Spicer, passed away Wednesday, May 1, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital.Per Betty's wishes, there will be NO visitation or memorial service.Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Green Lake Funeral Home in Spicer.  www.petersonbrothers.com

Gary Ray Moffat

Gary Ray Moffat

Apr 27, 2024



      Captain Gary Ray Moffat USAF (Retired), affectionately called “G Pa” by his grandchildren, passed from this life to the next on April 27, 2024, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar, after his battle with Parkinson’s disease.



      Gary was born in Willmar, Minnesota at Rice Memorial Hospital to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Arnold and Isabelle Strommen....

Paul Michael Oros

Paul Michael Oros

Apr 26, 2024

Paul Michael Oros, age 52, of Willmar passed away peacefully in his home late Friday evening, April 26th surrounded by his loving Wife Carie Oros, Mother Jennie Nusi, Brother Richardo Oros, Sister Dolores Nusi, his stepchildren Christoper Ruiz and Azariah Sampson along with other family members and friends.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30...

Justine Rose Sweeter

Justine Rose Sweeter

Apr 20, 2024

Justine Rose Sweeter (Patino), age 26, of St. Cloud, passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, April 20.Private funeral services will be held at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  www.petersonbrothers.comJustine was born on November 23, 1997, in Willmar, Minnesota, the daughter of Marlene Patino.  She grew up and received her education in the St. Cloud community.   On August 16, 2015,...

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