Obituaries

Jul 30, 2025

Allan E. Crane, age 80, Wheaton, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home in Wheaton.

A Celebration of Life for Allan will be Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Rosholt Community Center . Note change of location. Lunch will follow the service at the Rosholt Community Center.

Jul 26, 2025

Terry G. Eggers, age 81, Rosholt, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Tekakwitha Living Center in Sisseton.

Funeral Mass will be Friday, August 1, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Rosholt with Father Ken Lulf and Deacon Tim Tracy officiating.  Music will be provided by organist Lana Sand.

Burial will be...

Jul 23, 2025

Joseph S. Piechowski, age 83, Sisseton, passed away with his family by his side, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Coteau des Prairies Hospital with Prairie Lakes Hospice Care.

Funeral Services will be Monday, July 28, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Sisseton with Father Ken Lulf and Deacon Tim Tracy officiating.  Music will be...

Jul 19, 2025

Rodney Westby, age 74, Rosholt, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Coteau des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton.

Funeral Services will be Friday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Lutheran Church, rural Rosholt.  Officiants will be Rev. Tom Stenzel and Lay Pastor Rory Iverson.  Music will be provided by Lana and Paul Sand and Gary...

Jul 14, 2025

Karen M. Steen, age 81, Sisseton, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at her home per her request after spending time off and on at memory care facilities due to dementia and heart issues.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, July 23, at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in New Effington with Rev. Karie Geyer and Vicar...

Jul 11, 2025

Nancy Mary Zach, age 75, Rosholt, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton.

Funeral Mass will be Thursday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Rosholt with Fr. Ken Lulf  and Paul Zach officiating.

Burial will be in the St. Nicholas Cemetery, rural Rosholt.  Military...

Jul 8, 2025

Ronald H. Hurlbut, age 80, Browns Valley, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

Funeral Services will be Friday, July 18, at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Browns Valley with Cheryl Jenner officiating.

Burial will be in the Valley View Cemetery.  Urn bearers will be Dylon...

Jun 25, 2025

Dennis J. Vig, age 72, Veblen, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Coteau des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton.

Funeral Services will be Monday, June 30, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Veblen officiated by Rev. Karie Geyer and Vicar Pat Schubert.  The service will be livestreamed on the First, Faith & Our Savior's...

Jun 15, 2025

Maryann G. Appel, age 81, Bloomington, MN, formerly of Browns Valley, passed away June 15, 2025, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, June 24, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Browns Valley with Father John Paul Knopik officiating.  Music will be provided by Carmen Hills, Sue...

Jun 11, 2025

Leo H. Hamner, age 82, Graceville, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Grace Home in Graceville.

There will be a Memorial Visitation Thursday, June 19, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. with a Prayer at 2:30 p.m. at the Grace Home Chapel in Graceville.

Burial will be in the Clinton City Cemetery.  Honorary urn bearers...

May 26, 2025

Lois J. Wirtz, age 88, Hankinson, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at St. Gerard's Community of Care in Hankinson.

Funeral Mass will be Thursday, May 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Francis Convent Chapel in Hankinson with Msgr. Brian Donahue and Deacon James Hunt officiating.  Music will be provided by organist Beth Tiegs and vocalist...

May 24, 2025

Russell K. Veflin, age 76, Sisseton, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, May 28, at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Sisseton with Rev. Josh Knudsen officiating.  Music will be provided by organist Ollie Yost and vocalist Kate Wismer.

Burial will be in...

May 22, 2025

Memorial Service for Tamera Ulstad-Scrudato of Wahpeton, will be held on Friday, June 20th, 2025 at 1 P.M. at Faith Lutheran Church, New Effington.

Tammy was born in Minneapolis, MN, at Swedish Hospital, on March 31, 1960 to Orvin and Ruth Ann (Struck) Ulstad. Tammy passed away on May 22, 2025.

Tammy attended elementary school...

May 20, 2025

Gladys Pearson passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton, MN, at the age of 96 years, 2 months, and 14 days.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, May 27, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethania Lutheran Church in Rosholt with Rev. Nancy Quatier officiating.  Music will be provided by Ruby Larsen and Kay...

May 13, 2025

Vicki M. (Spotts) Powers, age 71, Browns Valley, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Tekakwitha Living Center in Sisseton.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 17th, at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Browns Valley with Cheryl Jenner officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Urn bearer will be Shane...

Apr 29, 2025

Darliss R. Cox, age 83, Beardsley, MN, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Ortonville Area Hospital in Ortonville, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, May 5, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Browns Valley with Fr. John Paul Knopik officiating.  Music will be provided by organist Cindy Marohl and vocalists...

Apr 26, 2025

Clifford L. Nordly, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at his Legacy Commons residence in Clinton, MN. A lifelong Minnesotan with deep roots in his community and a heart full of faith and humor, Cliff left behind a legacy of service, dedication, and warmth.

Funeral Services will be June 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m....

Apr 16, 2025

Karen Marie Brandell, 82, Rosholt, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Tekakwitha Living Center in Sisseton, SD.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in New Effington with Vicar Pat Schubert officiating.  Organist Debbie Bredvik and vocalists Melanie Yost, Janeen Kohl, and Linda Loberg will present music.

Apr 1, 2025

Janice Mae Faas, 80, Beardsley, MN, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Essentia Health - Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville, MN.

Mar 28, 2025

Alan R. Duffield, age 91, Browns Valley, passed away peacefully Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Browns Valley Health Center.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Browns Valley with Pastor Jonathan Varns officiating.  Music will be provided by organist Ginny Westbrock.

Burial will be in the...