Obituaries

Sep 29, 2024

Malane Renae (Griggs) Brandenburger, age 65, of rural Richland County, ND, was called home to heaven on September 29, 2024, in the presence of her loved ones at St. Catherine's Living Center in Wahpeton, ND.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the...

Sep 21, 2024

William "Bill" M. Griffith, age 68, Graceville, MN, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his home in Graceville.

Funeral services will be Thursday, September 26, at 2:00 p.m. at the Graceville Community Building with Rev. David Tonn officiating.  Please dress casually – Bill wouldn't want everyone all "dressed up."

Visitation will be Thursday from...

Sep 12, 2024

Laurel M. Hanson passed away peacefully at her Rosholt, SD, home, on September 12, 2024, after a battle with lung cancer.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Brent Allen; grandchildren and their families – Emily and Byron Clarke, daughters Adeline and Remi; Jerod and Machelle Hanson, daughters Kenzleigh and Eliza; by her sisters,...

Aug 29, 2024

Ruth E. Meyer, age 96, Sisseton, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

Funeral services will be Thursday, September 5, at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Sisseton with Rev. Josh Knudsen officiating.

Burial will be in the Sisseton Cemetery.  Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters, Erin Westby, Heidi...

Aug 24, 2024

Royce Alvin Hanson born January 2, 1942, rode into Heaven, peacefully, on his favorite horse on August 24, 2024.  He is survived by his brother, Devon; his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Brent Allen; his grandchildren, their spouses and children, Emily Clarke (Byron), Adeline and Remi; Jerod (Machelle), Kenzleigh and Eliza.  Also, by his wife of nearly 56 years,...

Aug 23, 2024

Barbara R. Wolf, age 95, Breckenridge, MN, formerly of Towner, ND, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at St. Francis Home in Breckenridge.

Funeral services will be Thursday, August 29, at 11:00 a.m. St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton.

Burial will be in the St. Cecilia Cemetery in Towner, ND.  Pallbearers will be her grandchildren,...

Aug 21, 2024

LeRoy Wayne Wentland, age 89, Graceville, MN, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Grace Home in Graceville, MN.

Private family graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Midway Cemetery near Beardsley, MN.  Military honors will be provided by the August Altheide American Legion Post 302 of Beardsley.  Pallbearers will be...

Aug 12, 2024

Betty Jean Annette (Ronholdt) Alsaker passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024.  She was 87 years old.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 16, at 10:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Cheryl Berg as the officiant.  Music will be provided by LeAnn Bjornson and Tim Ostby.  Visitation will be one...

Aug 8, 2024

Pam Bohn, age 77, Browns Valley, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo from a stroke she had on Wednesday.

A funeral service for family and friends will be held Saturday, August 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Eggers Funeral Home in Rosholt.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

Jul 31, 2024

Kathryn I. Dahl, age 49, Rosholt, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in her home.

Funeral services will be Monday, August 5, at 3:00 p.m. at Bethania Lutheran Church in Rosholt.

Burial will be in the Bethania Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Kathryn was...

Jul 30, 2024

Virginia R. Schwagel, age 66, Beardsley, MN, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

There will be no services per Virginia's wishes.

Virginia Raye Schwagel was born November 29, 1957, and was raised in Browns Valley, MN. She graduated from Browns Valley High School in 1976. Virginia passed away peacefully...

Jul 25, 2024

Opal J. Evenson, age 100, New Effington, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the Browns Valley Health Center.

Funeral services will be Monday, July 29, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in New Effington officiated by Rev. Karie Geyer.  Music will be provided by organist Deb Bredvik.

Burial will be in the Garden...

Jul 25, 2024

With family by his side, Theodore Gabriel Knudsen, age 76, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at Bethania Lutheran Church in Rosholt, SD, on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 1:00 pm with Pastor Nancy Quatier officiating. Ruby Larsen will provide musical accompaniment....

Jul 24, 2024

Kathleen Kass, age 93, Rosholt, wife of the late Dr. Joseph Kass, passed away peacefully in attendance with family and friends on July 24, 2024.

Funeral services shall be held Monday, August 5, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Rosholt with subsequent burial in the St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, rural Rosholt.

Visitation...

Jun 12, 2024

Bob Schultz, age 78, Claire City, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Tekakwitha Living Center in Sisseton.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 15, at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Claire City with Rev. Karie Geyer and Vicar Pat Schubert officiating.  Music will be provided by pianist Crystal Kemnitz and vocalists Jerry Nelson...

Jun 7, 2024

Kathleen M. "Kathy" Gibson, age 74, Beardsley, MN, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, in her home.

Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, June 12, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Browns Valley with Fr. John Paul Knopik officiating.  Music will be provided by pianist Carmen Hills.

Burial will be in the Calvary...

Jun 4, 2024

Leland "Lee" E. Gronau, age 83, Watertown, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at his home in Watertown.

Funeral Services will be Friday, June 14, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethania Lutheran Church in Rosholt with Rev. Nancy Quatier officiating. Music will be provided by organist Ruby Larsen.

Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Rosholt....

Jun 2, 2024

In loving memory of Carol Ann Broz, who passed away Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, surrounded by family.

There will be a celebration of life Saturday, September 14th, from 1:00-4:00pm at Doug's shop at 212 S. Emil Ave, Rosholt, SD.

Carol Eggers was born January 8th, 1946, in Wheaton, MN.  ...

May 30, 2024

Larry Seifert, age 78, Dumont, MN, passed away at Grace Home on May 30, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a well-fought battle with cancer.

A celebration of Larry's Life will be held on Tuesday, June 4, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity – Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church near Johnson, MN.  Visitation will be from 9:30 to...

May 21, 2024

Allen Thompson, age 77, a beloved member of both the Rosholt, SD and Olympia, WA communities, passed away on May 21, 2024 at St. Peter's Hospital in Olympia, WA, surrounded by family.

Funeral mass will be Saturday, August 3rd, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Rosholt, SD with Father Ken Lulf officiating. Music will...