Obituaries

Dec 17, 2013

Harold H. Berneking, 98, Browns Valley, MN, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at the Browns Valley Health Center.

Funeral services were Monday, December 23, at 3:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Browns Valley with Rev. Paul Warnier officiating.  Music was provided by organist Ginny Westbrock.

Burial was in the Valley View Cemetery, Browns Valley.  Pallbearers ...

Dec 10, 2013

Frances "Toni" Kruize, 82, Wahpeton, ND, formerly of Rosholt, SD, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Funeral services were Saturday, December 14, at 10:00 a.m. at Bethania Lutheran Church in Rosholt with Rev. Nancy Quatier officiating. Music was provided by organist Lana Sand. Burial will be at a later date in the Hillside Cemetery,...

Dec 9, 2013

Mary J. Nebben, 89, Beardsley, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Monday, December 9, 2013, at the Browns Valley Health Center, Browns Valley, MN. Funeral Mass was Friday, December 13, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Beardsley with Father David Breu officiating. Music was provided by organist Deb Farwell and vocalists Sue Sykora...

Dec 8, 2013

Acey R. Ellingson, 90, New Effington, SD, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Funeral services were Thursday, December 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in New Effington with Rev. Tryphine Olson Schruba officiating. Music was provided by organist Debra Bredvik and vocalist Kara Hansen. Burial was in the Garden of Rest Cemetery,...

Nov 17, 2013

Jenna M. Braun, 13, Rosholt, SD, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Funeral Mass was Thursday, November 21, 2013, 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 Rosholt. Pallbearers were Steve...

Nov 15, 2013

Alvina G. Lamers, 80, Browns Valley, MN, passed away Friday, November 15, 2013, at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, November 23, 2013, 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 the St. Anthony Choir. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery,...

Nov 12, 2013

Dr. Joseph Kass, MD, 85, Rosholt, SD, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at the Rosholt Care Center. Funeral Mass was Friday, November 15, 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. In lieu of flowers,...

Nov 9, 2013

Arvin D. Bartz, 81, Rosholt, SD, formerly of Browns Valley, MN, died Saturday, November 9, 2013, at the Rosholt Care Center. Funeral services were Thursday, November 14, at 10:30 a.m. at the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Sisseton, SD, with Rev. Jeff Kalb officiating. Music was provided by organist Clarice Arbach and vocalist Dean Lehrke. Burial was in the Valley View...

Nov 7, 2013

Meinard M. Sand, 82, Rosholt, SD, died Thursday, November 7, 2013, at St. Gerard's Community Nursing Home in Hankinson, ND. Funeral mass were Monday, November 11, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Rosholt with Father Tony Dummer, OMI, Father Dale Lagodinski, and Father Greg Haman officiating. Music was provided by organist Lana Sand and vocalists Gary and...

Oct 29, 2013

Robert "Bob" Harold Layden, 93, Browns Valley, MN passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at the Browns Valley Health Center. Mass of Christian burial was Saturday, November 2, 2013 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. Visitation was one hour prior to...

Oct 24, 2013

Donna J. Duffield, 86, Browns Valley, MN, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the Browns Valley Health Center after a brave 5-year battle with cancer.

Funeral services were Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Browns Valley with Rev. John Ragan officiating. Music was provided by vocalist Todd Johnson...

Oct 22, 2013

Burton C. Plant, 96, Browns Valley, MN, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at the Browns Valley Health Center. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, October 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Browns Valley with Father David Breu officiating. Music will be provided by organist Norma Jung and vocalist Kalli Grimsrud. Burial will be...

Oct 15, 2013

Cobie G. Lindner, 84, Graceville, MN, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at the Ortonville Area Hospital in Ortonville, MN. Funeral services were Saturday, October 19, at 11:00 a.m. at Siloah Lutheran Church, rural Graceville, with Rev. Dr. John Ragan officiating. Music was provided by organist Pam Chase. Burial will be in the Siloah Lutheran Cemetery, rural Graceville. Military honors...

Oct 9, 2013

Richard C. Drewelow, 83, Alexandria, MN, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at his residence in Alexandria. Funeral services were Monday, October 14, at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie, MN, with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music was provided by organist Maureen Diedrich. Burial was in the Midway Cemetery, Beardsley, MN. Pallbearers were Lui Drewelow, Leni Drewelow,...

Oct 7, 2013

Viola M. Ehlers, 92, Wheaton, MN, passed away Monday, October 7, 2013, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Funeral services were Saturday, October 12, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Monson Township, MN, with Rev. Michael Breach officiating. Music was provided by organist Darlene Beyer. Burial was in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Wheaton. Honorary pallbearers were all...

Sep 22, 2013

Florence E. Hustel, 91, Sisseton, SD, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013, at the Tekakwitha Living Center in Sisseton. Funeral services were Thursday, September 26, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Veblen, SD, with Rev. Harold Watrous officiating. Music was provided by organist Colleen Halverson. Burial was in the Veblen Community Cemetery, Veblen. Pallbearers were Jim Hustel,...

Sep 15, 2013

Donavon A. Nigg, 79, Browns Valley, MN, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013, at the Browns Valley Health Center. Memorial services will be Saturday, September 28, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Browns Valley with Father David Breu officiating. Music will be provided by organist Norma Jung and vocalist Todd Johnson. Burial will be in the Calvary...

Sep 10, 2013

Susan M. Brogren, 65, New Effington, SD, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at her residence in New Effington. Funeral services were Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in New Effington, SD, with Rev. Harold Watrous officiating. Music was provided by organist Melanie Yost. Burial will be at a later date in the Oak Grove...

Aug 27, 2013

Patrick A. Domarus, 63, Minneapolis, MN, formerly of Browns Valley, MN, left this earthly life on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at the Brotts Family Care Center in Minneapolis, after losing his battle with cancer. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 3, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Browns Valley with Father David Breu officiating. Music was provided by...

Aug 24, 2013

Benedict G. "Ben" Wohlers, 72, Graceville, MN, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall, MN. Funeral mass was Thursday, August 29, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN, with Father David Breu officiating. Music was provided by organist Donna Arens and vocalists Doris Taffe, Jean Rixe, Butch Doll,...