Area Obituaries
Ruth A. Lund
Ruth A. Lund, age 104, of Gaylord, Minnesota, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Gaylord, Minnesota, with interment in Bernadotte Lutheran Cemetery, Bernadotte Township, Nicollett County, Minnesota. Clergy Officiating: Reverend Paul…
Read MoreMargaret Jean Witt
With heavy hearts we announce that Margaret Jean Witt, age 84, was called home to the warm embrace of the Lord on June 1, 2026. Margaret was surrounded by family and love on her final journey home. Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral…
Read MoreRandall Dale Monson
Randall Dale Monson, lovingly known as Randy, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on February 28, 1966, Randy lived a life centered around faith, family, friendship, sports, and community. He will be deeply remembered as a devoted husband, proud father, caring son, brother, uncle, loyal friend, and a…
Read MoreWilbert Schauer
Wilbert Schauer, age 96 of Gibbon, died Monday, May 18, 2026, at Harmony River in Hutchinson. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon, with Pastor Steven Bauer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday,…
Read MoreLarrie Reese
With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Larrie Reese on April 26. Born on June 2, 1939, in Winthrop, MN, to Myrtle and Sylvester Reese, he lived in Shoreview, 1969-2025, and Johanna Shores Senior Living since January 2026. To know Larrie was to be welcomed into his…
Read MoreBernice Elisabeth Fischer
Bernice Elisabeth Fischer, age 87 formerly of Gibbon, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Sleepy Eye Rehabilitation Center in Sleepy Eye. A private family funeral service will take place on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-Gibbon Chapel. Pastor Steven Bauer will officiate, and burial will follow in the…
Read MoreWayne T. Opitz
Wayne T. Opitz, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, at Southview Living Center in Gibbon, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral service were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon, with Pastor Steven Bauer officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation…
Read MoreLeRoy W. Bruss
LeRoy W. Bruss, age 98 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at Golden Hearts in Arlington. Memorial Service will be Friday, April 17, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord with interment in the church cemetery. Gathering of Family and Friends will be two hours prior to the service on Friday.…
Read MoreMarlys Mae Miller
Marlys Mae Miller was born on March 21, 1935, to George & Elizabeth Buntrock in Bismarck Township, Sibley County, MN, in her aunt and uncle’s farm house. Marlys passed away on March 8, 2026. She and her husband Robert had three children—Ronald, Ramona and Rodney. Her three children and their spouses, seven grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren…
Read MoreDavid L. Schwarzrock
David L. Schwarzrock, age 69 of Dassel, MN passed away on Tuesday March 24, 2026 at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, MN. A memorial service was held at 11:00 AM on Monday March 30, 2026 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, MN. Visitation was from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at church prior to…
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