Obituaries

Jan 14, 2022

Norman B. O'Konek, age 68, of South Haven, Minnesota passed away peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital on Friday, January 14, 2022, after a 9-month battle with cancer. At Norm's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Private burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery...

Jan 12, 2022

Kenneth "Ken" Larsen, age 83, of South Haven, MN passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his winter home in Pharr, TX.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Friday, January 21, 2022 at Heartland Evangelical Free Church in Annandale, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Dennis Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow...

Jan 10, 2022

Allen A. Fischer, age 61, of South Haven died Monday, January 10, 2022 at his home.

Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 31, 2022 at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Alex Becker will officiate. A Celebration of Life Reception will follow at the South Haven City Hall....

Jan 5, 2022

Joseph M. Monda, age 76, formerly of Minneapolis, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital with his children by his side. Graveside Services will be held 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly Area # 4. Joseph Michael Monda was born December 30, 1945, in Portland, Oregon, to Joseph and Suzanne...

Jan 5, 2022

Jerome "Jerry" Ryan, age 85, of Buffalo, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in Otsego under hospice care.

Funeral Liturgy will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Fr. Kevin Magner will officiate. Burial with military honors will take place at Ft....

Jan 5, 2022

Matt A. Lantto, age 93, of French Lake, died Wednesday January 5, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Public visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale. A private funeral will be held at Our Saviours Lutheran Church in French Lake at 1:00 p.m. on Friday,...

Jan 4, 2022

Audrey Jean Elfering, age 72, of Annandale, Minnesota entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She died comfortable with family by her side at home.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Heartland Evangelical Free Church in Annandale with Pastor Denny Johnson officiating....

Jan 3, 2022

John E. Pederson, age 65, of Annandale, died Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Annandale Care Center as a result of Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

Memorial Services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Heartland Evangelical Free Church in Annandale with Pastor Dennis Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Cloverleaf Cemetery...

Dec 30, 2021

Joanne R. Beaver, age 68, of Buffalo, died Thursday, December 30, 2021, at her home under the care of hospice and her family knowing she was deeply loved. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Middleville Township, rural Annandale with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Rob Jarvis will officiate. Burial...

Dec 29, 2021

Marvin J. Adolph, age 95, of Kingston Township, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his home with his daughters at his side.

A private funeral service will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 with Fr. Tom Olson officiating. Burial will follow at St. Anne Catholic Cemetery, Kimball. Memorials are preferred to the CentraCare Foundation in support...

Dec 26, 2021

John "Toby" Ironside, age 87, of Annandale, died on Sunday, December 26, 2021 during a time of prayer at his home near Sugar Lake with family at his side. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m Friday, December 31, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church in Annandale with Rev. Tyler LaGrave and Rev. Thomas Queck officiating. Burial will be held...

Dec 24, 2021

Marilyn L. Dearing, age 89, of Annandale made her final journey home on December 24, 2021 surrounded by four generations of family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Annandale with visitation from 9:30-10:50 a.m. at the church. Fr. John Meyer will Celebrate the Mass....

Dec 18, 2021

Seward M. Meintsma, Jr. age 66, of Springfield, Missouri, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Lakeview Cemetery in Silver Creek Township, near Maple Lake, Minnesota. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard and the Maple Lake American...

Dec 16, 2021

Joel T. Williams, age 65, of Annandale, died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Buffalo Hospital.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2022 at Annandale Methodist Church in Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Paul Baker will officiate. The service will be live-streamed on the funeral home website. Memorials...

Dec 16, 2021

Joyce L. Albert, age 74, of Kimball, died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Her death comes just 39 short days after the loss of her husband, Jerry. They are now reunited in the loving embrace of our Lord.

Funeral Services will be held 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Kimball Christian...

Dec 15, 2021

John "Jack" Treadwell, age 85, of South Haven, formerly of Maple Lake and Brooklyn Park, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A memorial service to celebrate Jack's life will be held 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Maple Lake with visitation 2 hours prior to the...

Dec 15, 2021

Nora I. Peatrowsky, age 90, of Annandale, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the Annandale Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 20, 2021 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the church....

Dec 9, 2021

Barbara J. Swenson, age 75, of Monticello, formerly of Clearwater and Shakopee, died Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Barbara Jean Burkel was born December 27, 1945 in Green Bay, WI to Curtis and Geraldine (Hager) Burkel. She grew up in Green Bay and graduated from East High School in Green Bay. She...

Dec 8, 2021

Gary A. Swenson, age 77, of Monticello, formerly of Clearwater and Shakopee, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Gary Alan Swenson was born September 20, 1944 in Rochester to David and Dorothy (Sibley) Swenson. He grew up in Rochester, graduating from John Marshall High School. He continued his education at the University...

Dec 8, 2021

Donald C. Holm, age 75, of South Haven, formerly of Minneapolis, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Therapy Suites in Sartell.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Don on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Pioneer Park in Annandale. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am in the chapel, followed by a reception...