Dorothy Fiala
Oct 5, 2026
Dorothy M. Fiala, 92, Browns Valley, MN, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at Sanford Watertown Medical Center in Watertown, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, October 14, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Browns Valley with Fr. John Paul Knopik officiating.
Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Browns Valley.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 13, from...
Deborah Affeldt
Oct 5, 2026
Deborah R. Affeldt, 73, Browns Valley, MN, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton, MN.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, October 13, at 5:00 p.m. at the Eggers Funeral Home in Rosholt with Rev. Nancy Quatier officiating. The service will be recorded and posted below.
Private family burial will be in the...
Benny Basta
Oct 3, 2026
Benjamin "Benny" Basta, 85, Clinton, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, in his home.
Funeral Services are pending.
Michael Borgheiinck
Oct 2, 2026
Michael Borgheiinck, 83, Beardsley, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Browns Valley Health Center.
There will be a Celebration of Life get together Saturday, October 10, at 1:00 p.m. at The Beardsley Beacon (formerly St. Mary's Catholic Church) in Beardsley. Come casual and comfy and reminisce.
Gerhardt "Boots" Pankow
Oct 2, 2026
Gerhardt “Boots” Pankow, 75, Hankinson, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, at his home in rural Hankinson.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, October 7, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Belford Lutheran Church in rural Hankinson with Rev. Thomas Clark officiating. Music will be provided by Shala Krump.
Burial will be in the St. John’s Belford Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Keenan...
Elli Nelson
Sep 11, 2026
Elli E. Nelson, 95, Veblen, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at HIA Heather’s House in Fargo, ND.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Veblen with Rev. Karie Geyer and Rev. Pat Schubert officiating. Music will be provided by Rev. Karie Geyer, Rev. Pat Schubert, and Karen Hornseth. The service...
Chris Braun
Aug 31, 2026
Christopher Robert Braun was born February 28, 1982, to Robert and Gay (Thomas) Braun. Chris attended elementary school in Veblen and high school in Rosholt, graduating in 2000. Chris passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, at the age of 44.
Chris was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, and left behind a lifetime of memories in the hearts of...
Toddy Dahlman
Jul 27, 2026
Arlys Mae “Toddy” Dahlman, 94, Rosholt, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026, at Tekakwitha Living Center in Sisseton.
Funeral Services will be Friday, July 31, at 10:00 a.m. at Bethania Lutheran Church in Rosholt with Rev. Nancy Quatier officiating. Music will be provided by pianist Todd Quatier. The service will be recorded and appear below when available.
Burial will be in the...
Rose Braun
Jul 15, 2026
Rose Mary Braun, 94, formerly of Rosholt, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2026, in Spearfish, South Dakota, surrounded by the love of her family.
Funeral Mass will be Friday, July 24, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Rosholt with Father Ken Lulf officiating. Music will be provided by organist Lana Sand and vocalist...
Alice Kadoun
Jul 8, 2026
Alice M. Kadoun, 89, Wahpeton, formerly of Hankinson, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton.
Funeral Services will be Monday, July 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Claire City with Rev. Jonathan Varns officiating. Music will be provided by Edwin Arndt, Jr., and Curt Brownlee.
Burial will be in the Bohemian Cemetery,...
Sanford Vig
Jul 1, 2026
Sanford Thomas Vig, 96, Rosholt, SD, formerly of Claire City, SD, passed away on July 1, 2026, at the Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND.
Funeral Services will be Monday, July 6, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Veblen with Rev. Karie Geyer and Rev. Pat Schubert officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the First, Faith, and...
Beverly Paulson
Jun 29, 2026
Beverly “Bev” Paulson, 89, Ada, MN, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at her home.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, August 15, at 10:00 a.m. at the Eggers Funeral Home in Rosholt.
Beverly Jean Ziemer was born July 30, 1936, to Walter and Adalon (Sykora) Ziemer in rural Roberts County, SD. She graduated from Browns Valley High School.
On...
Carole (Layden) Wiss
Jun 28, 2026
Carole R. Wiss, 83, of Grand Rapids, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28th, 2026.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in her hometown of Browns Valley, MN, on Monday, July 27th at 10:00 am with Father John Paul Knopik officiating.
Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery with a luncheon to follow.
Carole Rose (Layden) Wiss...
Barbara Maher
Jun 28, 2026
Barbara Jeanne (Smith) Maher, 76, of Browns Valley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Browns Valley Health Center. A private family gathering and the scattering of her ashes will take place on the hill overlooking Lake Traverse at the Smith family farm where she was born and raised.
Barbara was born on August 14, 1949, in...
Patricia Athey
Jun 19, 2026
Patricia Withrow Athey unexpectedly passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Visitation will be held on Sunday June 28, 2026 at Holden Lutheran Church in Beardsley, MN from 5:00-7:00 pm, with a prayer service and time for sharing at 7:00 pm.
Visitation continues at Holden Lutheran Church on Monday June 29, 2026 at 9:30 am, followed by funeral services at 10:30 am...
Jared Pankow
Jun 17, 2026
Jared W. Pankow, 36, Hankinson, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in his home.
Funeral Mass will be Monday, June 22, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Francis Convent Chapel in Hankinson with Monsignor Brian Donahue officiating.
Burial will be in the Belford Cemetery, Hankinson. Active pallbearers will be Joseph Krump, Chet Krump, Jordan Krump, Brandon Hejtmanek, Jeffrey Pankow, Samuel Tiegs, and...
Harvey Gillespie
Jun 17, 2026
Harvey “Slick” Wayne Gillespie, 91, Chokio, MN, passed away surrounded by his family Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville, MN.
Visitation will be Saturday, August 15, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Chokio. Military honors will be provided by the AMVETS.
Harvey was...
Carrie Joyce Kruger
Jun 12, 2026
Carrie Joyce Kruger, 96, Beardsley, MN, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at West Wind Village in Morris, MN.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 29th, at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation prior at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris, MN, with Rev. Wayne D. Kopitzke officiating. Music will be provided by pianist Rita Lambert and vocalists Sue Sykora...
William "Billy" Kutter, Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
William “Billy” Kutter Jr., of New Effington, died June 11, 2026, at the age of 96.
Funeral Service will be Tuesday, June 16, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Claire City with Rev. Jonathan Varns officiating. Music will be provided by organist Edwin Arndt, Jr.
Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by...
Gerald Ceroll
May 31, 2026
Gerald Ceroll, 84, Fargo, formerly of New Effington, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
A celebration of Gerald’s life will be Thursday, June 4, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Claire City with Rev. Jonathan Varns and Rev. Chris Waldvogel officiating. Music...
