Obituaries

Jan 18, 2024

Betty J. VanValkenburg, age 96, of Buffalo, died Thursday, January 18, 2024, at her home at the Havenwood of Buffalo Assisted Living. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2024, at Wayzata Community Church in Wayzata with Pastor Lindy Purdy officiating. A visitation will take place thirty minutes prior to the service and a social gathering...

Jan 14, 2024

Sandra L. Haug, age 78, of St. Cloud, died Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Country Manor in Sartell, Minnesota. A brief committal service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Annandale. Sandra Lee Pettis was born on June 4, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Walter and Darlene (Gibbs) Pettis. She grew up...

Jan 12, 2024

Timothy C. Bernier, age 89, of Maple Lake, formerly of Chanhassen, died Friday, January 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2024, at St. Hubert Catholic Cemetery in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Following the burial, a Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the...

Jan 7, 2024

Carolyn R. Erickson, age 81, of Annandale, died on January 7, 2024, at her home in Annandale. A Remembrance Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Annandale. Carolyn Ruth Dahl was born...

Jan 4, 2024

Lyle A. Rudningen, age 62, of Clearwater, died Thursday, January 4th, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer surrounded by the love of his family.

Funeral Services will be held 11 am Friday, January 12, 2024, at Rejoice Lutheran Church, Clearwater, with Rev. Susan Debner officiating. Burial will follow at Acacia Cemetery in Clearwater. Visitation will...

Jan 3, 2024

Larry E. McCarty, age 80, of Maple Lake, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home. A Remembrance Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Larry Earl McCarty was born February 3, 1943, in Marion, Kansas...

Jan 2, 2024

Joyce A. Kotzer, age 81, of Fairhaven, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2024, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery in Fairhaven. Joyce Audrey Dahnke...

Dec 30, 2023

Donald J. Donabauer, age 61, of Fair Haven Township, died Saturday, December 30, 2023, after a short battle with cancer, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

A visitation in celebration of Don's life will be held at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Kimball from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, with a prayer service...

Dec 30, 2023

Sylvin "Sy" Gillitzer, age 91, of Annandale, died Saturday, December 30, 2023, surrounded by the love and care of his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2024, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Annandale. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on...

Dec 29, 2023

Hanford "John" Gordon, age 81, of Maple Lake, died Friday, December 29, 2023, at his home in Corinna Township.

A private gathering to celebrate Hanford will be held at a later date.

Hanford Robert Gordon was born in St. Cloud to Robert and Irene (Klemz) Gordon. He grew up and lived his entire life in...

Dec 28, 2023

Jack E. Sunderland, age 74, of South Haven, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. with a Remembrance Service at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the South Haven City Hall Community Room.

Jack Ernest Sunderland was born April...

Dec 27, 2023

Mary Kathleen (Kay) Bondhus, age 78, of Buffalo, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at her home after a brief, valiant battle with MDS, a bone marrow disorder.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church, Monticello with visitation one hour prior to the service. Fr. Patrick Barnes...

Dec 22, 2023

Darrell M. Langager, age 79, of South Haven, died Friday, December 22, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale with Rev. Todd Nelsen officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will follow at Grace Southside Cemetery, Annandale. Darrell Merlin Langager...

Dec 20, 2023

Kurt A. Erickson, age 53, of Annandale, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale with Rev. Todd Nelsen officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the service on Wednesday. Burial will follow at Riverside...

Dec 18, 2023

Hayde Lydia Lenora Klemz, age 102, of Annandale, died Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Annandale Care Center surrounded by the love of her family.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, Annandale with Rev. Tyler LaGrave officiating. Burial will follow at Corinna Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour...

Dec 14, 2023

Troy A. Pettis, age 51, of Annandale, died Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Cornerstone Care in Litchfield after a valiant fight of ongoing health conditions. His strength to endure these numerous challenges was remarkable. His upbeat spirit was truly inspirational; even through all of his struggles he was always happy and pleasant towards family and friends. Memorial Services will...

Dec 14, 2023

Irene M. Manuel, age 90, of Buffalo, formerly of Watkins, died Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the Annandale Care Center in Annandale, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Church of St. Anthony in Watkins with Fr. Jeff Horejsi as the Celebrant. Visitation will be held from 9:30-11:00...

Dec 12, 2023

Glendale W. Rumsey, age 90, of rural Kimball, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the Memory Cottages in the Annandale Care Center.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Lake Union Covenant Church, South Haven with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Tyler Menssen will officiate. Burial will follow the...

Dec 8, 2023

Maxine Doran of Kimball died peacefully Friday afternoon, December 8, 2023, with family at her side, at Hilltop Health Care Center in Watkins of Parkinson's disease. She was 84.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Kimball Christian Church with Pastor Tom Kopp officiating. Visitation will begin one hour before...

Dec 3, 2023

Lois I. Howard, age 95, of Maple Lake died Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Parkview Care Center in Buffalo.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Allen Jones will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery...