Obituaries

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...

Nov 29, 2023

Rebecca A. Happe, age 60, of Annandale, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the Annandale Care Center after a fearless battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Timothy Catholic Cemetery in Maple...

Nov 27, 2023

Celette J. Couette, age 96, of Maple Lake, died Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Buffalo Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Maple Lake with Fr. Kevin Magner as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Timothy Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Nov 22, 2023

James L. Noland, age 87, of Annandale, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the Annandale Care Center. He died just 11 days after the death of the love of his life, Jean.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2023 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Annandale with...

Nov 20, 2023

Karie L. Beaman, age 52, of South Haven, died on Monday, November 20, 2023. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale with visitation one hour prior. Fr. Kevin Magner will officiate. Following the service, Karie will be buried next to her daughter, Stephanie, at St. Ignatius...

Nov 20, 2023

Bonnie S. Kotila, age 64, of St. Cloud, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2023, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, French Lake with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Jerome Nikunen will officiate. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery,...

Nov 19, 2023

William "Bill" or "Wild Bill" Korpela, Jr., age 73, of Maple Lake, formerly of Hutchinson, died Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Maple Lake with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Culynn Curtis will officiate....

Nov 19, 2023

Lucy J. Schmidt, age 87, of Annandale, formerly of Kimball, died Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the Annandale Care Center with her family at her side. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fairhaven with Rev. David Buchs officiating. Burial will follow at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour...

Nov 18, 2023

Lyle R. Schoelkoph, age 73, of South Haven, formerly of Brooklyn Park, died Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his home knowing he was deeply loved.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., with a ceremony at 11:00 a.m., and...

Nov 16, 2023

James R. Houchins, age 86, of Clearwater, died Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Annandale Care Center.

A private committal service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Annandale in the spring of 2024.

James Robert Houchins was born in Annandale, Minnesota on April 20, 1937 to Earl and Mary (Winchell) Houchins. He married Marlene...