Obituaries

Oct 22, 2025

William John Rataczak, 86, of South Haven, died peacefully Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

He was born June 30, 1939, in Minneapolis, MN to John and Ann Rataczak, and was a force of nature in virtually all aspects of his life. No goal, challenge, or adversity was met in any way other than head-on. This trait was probably...

Oct 21, 2025

Barbara A. Fischer, age 61, of South Haven, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Alex Becker will officiate. A Reception will follow the service at the...

Oct 17, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Schmidt, age 73, of Annandale, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, October 17, 2025, at his beloved Lake Sylvia home.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2025, at Kimball United Methodist Church, Kimball with Pastor Ric Koehn officiating. Burial will follow at Fairhaven Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00...

Oct 16, 2025

Lloyd R. Lehse, age 89, of Fairhaven, died Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Pleasant Cottage of the Annandale Care Center. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Todd Nelsen will officiate. Burial will follow at Fairhaven Cemetery. In lieu...

Oct 15, 2025

Lauretta M. Becker, age 92, of of Kimball, formerly of Bloomington, Pequot Lakes, and Cannon Falls, died Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at her home at Vitality Living in Kimball.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2025, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Kimball with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Tim Banks...

Oct 15, 2025

Kathryn M. Shatek, age 78, of Annandale, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Church of St. Luke, Clearwater with Fr. Dennis Backer as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Luke's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will...

Oct 9, 2025

Scott W. Picken, age 71, of Annandale, died unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his home while battling cancer. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Annandale with Pastor Alex Becker and Pastor Joe Druga officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday at...

Oct 1, 2025

Kyle A. Erickson, age 36, of Big Lake formerly of Maple Lake, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Annandale Care Center as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Visitation will begin at noon with a Remembrance Service at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Maple Lake. Burial will follow...

Sep 27, 2025

Ramona "Mona" Almgren, age 89, of Kimball, formerly of Fosston, died at her home with family at her side on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Kimball with Rev. Dr. James Gimbel officiating. Burial will follow at Kimball Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Sep 25, 2025

Timothy L. Pribyl, age 70, of Maple Lake, died peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids on September 25, 2025, from recent lung complications after a long fight with Multiple Sclerosis.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025, with Fr. Kevin Magner as the Celebrant. Inurnment will follow at the Columbarium...

Sep 20, 2025

Mary M. Nagengast, age 70, of Buffalo, died Saturday, September 20, 2025, with family at her side at the Sleepy Eye Nursing home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale and...

Sep 15, 2025

Deer, pheasant, and walleye across Minnesota breathed a collective sigh of relief as news spread among the wildlife community that James W. Lindstrom, age 77, of Kimball, formerly of Edina, passed into the hands of our Lord on Monday, September 15, 2025, at St. Cloud Hospital.

Graveside Services with military honors will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday,...

Sep 14, 2025

Gloria Mary Ann Hempel, age 90, of Annandale, entered her eternal home with Jesus on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Annandale Care Center under the love and care of her family and hospice.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025, at North Crow River Lutheran Church, Cokato, with Pastor John Foley...

Sep 9, 2025

Arlene J. Barnes, age 93, of Annandale, formerly of South Haven, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Annandale Care Center. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fairhaven with Rev. Terrill Bramstedt officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior at the church. Burial will be at Acacia Cemetery, near Clearwater....

Sep 3, 2025

Marilyn E. Nilson, age 87, of Annandale died on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Annandale Care Center.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery.

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Aug 31, 2025

Mary Lou Helmbrecht, age 77, of Buffalo, died Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 8, 2025, at St. Timothy Catholic Church with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Timothy Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at Dingmann Funeral...

Aug 30, 2025

Willard E. Leinonen, age 100, of Annandale, died Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Annandale with Pastor Alex Becker officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. until the start of the service. Burial will be...

Aug 23, 2025

Rita Ann Austin, age 66, of Maple Lake, died unexpectedly and peacefully, at her home at Maple Manor in Maple Lake on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

A private funeral liturgy will be held at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Maple Lake with Fr. Kevin Magner officiating. Burial will take place at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little...

Aug 18, 2025

Amanda (Wittenberg) Haugen, age 31, of Crosslake, formerly of South Haven, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 18, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kimball, with Pastor Jim Gimbel officiating. Burial will follow at Fairhaven Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday at Dingmann Funeral...

Aug 18, 2025

Robert "Bob" Wurm, age 90, of Maple Lake, died peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Park View Care Center in Buffalo with family at his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2025, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Visitation will be held...