Obituaries

Jul 18, 2014

Roxanne (Gee) Klein, age 67, passed away July 18, 2014, surrounded by family and friends at her home in rural New Effington, South Dakota.

Funeral services were Thursday, July 24, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Montevideo, MN.

Roxanne "Roxie" Rita Gee was born on May 5, 1947, to Wayne "Bud" and...

Jul 17, 2014

Nancy Thompson, 93, Rosholt, SD, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Northeast Care and Rehabilitation Center in Rosholt.

Funeral Mass was Monday, July 21, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Rosholt with Father Jerome Ranek officiating. Music was provided by organist Lana Sand and vocalists Bill and Fran Clark, Denise Allman, Brenda...

Jul 6, 2014

Irene Ethel Lois (Enkers) Nelson, 91, Rosholt, SD, formerly of Sisseton, SD, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 6, 2014, at the Rosholt Care Center.

Funeral services were Wednesday, July 9, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Sisseton with Rev. William J. Schruba officiating. Music was provided by organist Mona Greseth.

Burial was in...

Jun 19, 2014

Richard L. Mauch, 91, Chokio, MN, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, MN.

Funeral services were Tuesday, June 24, at 1:30 p.m. at Artichoke Lake Baptist Church in rural Chokio, with Rev. Bob Gravely and Pastor Nate Roschen officiating. Music was provided by pianist Jeanne Jorgenson, and organist Barb Maas....

Jun 14, 2014

Bonnie K. Sand, 60, Rosholt, SD, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014, at her residence after a courageous year and a half battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Funeral Mass was Tuesday, June 17, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Rosholt with Father Joseph Hitpas, OMI, officiating. Music was provided by organist Lana Sand and vocalists Paul and...

Jun 10, 2014

Eileen R. (Nelson) Johnson, 57, Sedalia, CO, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at her residence. Memorial services were Friday, June 20, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethania Lutheran Church in Rosholt, SD, with Rev. Nancy Quatier officiating. Music was provided by organist Cindy Marohl. Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery, Rosholt. Eileen Renee was born November 10, 1956, to Delmar...

Jun 7, 2014

Blain Arthur Brandenburger, 43, New Effington, SD, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014, with his family by his side.

Funeral Mass was Friday, June 13, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Rosholt, SD, with Father Joseph Hitpas, OMI, officiating. Visitation at the church was one hour prior to the Mass. Gift carriers were nieces...

May 24, 2014

Ruth Kenney, 93, Beardsley, MN, passed away Saturday May 24, 2014, at the Browns Valley Health Center in Browns Valley, MN.

At Ruth's request, a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Beardsley.

Ruth was born March 31, 1921, in Browns Valley, MN, to...

May 11, 2014

James R. "Jim" Sando, 72, Plymouth, MN, died Sunday, May 11, 2014, at the Mission Nursing Home in Plymouth.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at Bethania Lutheran Church in Rosholt, SD, with Rev. Nancy Quatier officiating. Music will be provided by organist Lana Sand.

Burial will be in the...

May 8, 2014

Karen Novotny, 66, Rosholt, SD, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Funeral services were Saturday, May 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Bethania Lutheran Church in Rosholt with Rev. Nancy Quatier officiating. Music was provided by organist Lana Sand.  Honorary urn bearers were Karen's nephews, Shannon Davis, Eric Davis, Eric Novotny, and...

May 4, 2014

David Anthony Skroch, 74, was born at home in Sargent County North Dakota and passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday evening, May 4th, 2014, after a long battle with cancer all the while David's nurse, Greg, telling us to "love on your Dad". David was fifth of seven children born to Ted and Margaret Skroch....

Apr 27, 2014

Janet Griepp, 72, rural Sisseton, SD, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014, at her residence.

Funeral services were Wednesday, April 30, at 11:00 a.m. at the Family Life Assembly of God Church in Sisseton with Rev. Vernal Donnell and Rev. Robert Beasley officiating. Music was provided by Gloria Slaamot and vocalists Jenna Richards and Janet's great-grandchildren.

Apr 15, 2014

Raymond F. Birchem, 74, Browns Valley, MN, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at the Milbank Area Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Browns Valley with Father David Breu officiating. Music was provided by organist Norma Jung and vocalist Teresa Laleman.

Burial...

Mar 19, 2014

Gary A. Reed, 67, Browns Valley, MN, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in Nisswa, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, March 22, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Browns Valley with Father David Breu officiating. Music was provided by organist Ginny Westbrock and vocalists Todd Johnson and the St. Anthony Choir....

Mar 16, 2014

Donald A. Miller, 80, Wheaton, MN, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014, at his residence in Wheaton.

A Celebration of Life service will be Thursday, March 20, at 2:00 p.m. at the Eggers Funeral Home in Rosholt.  Family time will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Burial will be at a later date...

Mar 14, 2014

Ralph Wieser, 86, Rosholt, SD, died Friday, March 14, 2014, at the Rosholt Care Center.

Funeral Mass was Monday, March 17, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Rosholt with Father Joseph Hitpas, OMI, officiating. Music was provided by organist Lana Sand.

Burial was in the St. Nicholas Cemetery, rural Rosholt. Honorary pallbearers ...

Mar 14, 2014

Sharon E. Hamling, 71, Rosholt, SD, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Funeral Mass was Tuesday, March 18, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Rosholt with Father Tony Dummer, OMI, officiating. Music was provided by organist Lana Sand.

Burial was in the St. Nicholas Cemetery, rural...

Feb 27, 2014

Ray Spindler, 87, Rosholt, SD, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014, at the Rosholt Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, March 4, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Beardsley, MN, with Father David Breu officiating. Musicians were Todd Johnson, Jill Spindler and Mindy Timm. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery, Browns Valley, MN. Honorary pallbearers ...

Feb 26, 2014

Minnie Dienert, 69, Hankinson, ND, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at the Rosholt Care Center, Rosholt, SD. Funeral services were Saturday, March 1, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at the Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Hankinson with Rev. Harvey Henderson officiating. Music was provided by organist Wendy Friskop and vocalist Patricia Schubert. Burial will be at a later date...

Feb 24, 2014

Marguerite E. Plant, 89, Browns Valley, MN, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014, at the Browns Valley Health Center. Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, February 28, at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Browns Valley with Father David Breu officiating.   Music was provided by organist Norma Jung and vocalist Jim Jung. Burial was in the Calvary...