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Lois Ann Ross, age 78, formerly of Big Lake, passed away on October 15, 2021.

Bruce James Pfeffer of Big Lake passed away on October 11, at the age of 65.

Beth Evenson, age 57 of Monticello, MN passed away.

Anita Maria Knese (Lieser) passed away peacefully on Oct.15, 2021 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House, St. Augusta, MN, surrounded by her family.

On September 21, 2021, a good man passed away peacefully, his family by his side, after a brave battle with Alzheimer's.

Ellen Rosemarie Schaub Wethington, 92, passed away gracefully and peacefully on October 3, 2021, alongside a loving family who cared for and loved her very much. She was born May 2, 1929, in Ipswich, South Dakota, and was raised on the prairie alongside eight siblings during the 1930's Great…

Tina Louise Martin-LeGro, born Oct. 30, 1961, passed away overnight into the morning of Oct. 5, 2021.

James passed away on Sept. 25, 2021.

Mary was born on May 29, 1929 to Oliver and Dora (Landquist) Wanstrom in New Ulm, Minnesota. She passed away peacefully at her home with her family beside her.

David Emanuel Lindberg, 65, of Monticello passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Todd D. Geertsema, 57, of Burtrum, MN, passed away on September 20, 2021 from Huntington’s disease. Todd is survived by his wife Kimberly Geertsema, children Connor and Morgan Geertsema, and parents Tom and Margaret Geertsema. There will be a celebration to honor his life on Saturday, Octobe…

H. Glenn Lahm, 91, of Becker, MN passed away on September 16, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, friend to many, a man of great faith, and a great joke and story teller. Born in Sumner, NE on December 5, 1929, Glenn was one of …

Elaine Schneider, 79, of Staples, passed away peacefully September 11, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Elaine was born on January 17, 1942 in Anoka to William and Bernice (Milner) Koehler. She married Bob Schneider in 1959. They moved from Anoka to Monticello in 1968 where they spent over 50…

Raymond “Tom” Thomas Dickey, age 73 of St. Cloud, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2021, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Tom was born on May 8, 1948, in Newnan, Georgia, to Raymond and Margaret (Dewberry) Dickey. Tom was a 1966 graduate of Worthington High School in Wort…

The family of William James Pemberton Jr. (11/14/40-6/13/21) will be hosting a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 25th from 1-4 p.m. at the former Monticello Roller Rink located at 102 Thomas Park Drive, Monticello MN 55362. A “special thanks” to Lisa McConnon at KidsCastle for accom…

A daughter, a wife, a mother, and a friend, Cathy Anne Kochmann, 51, passed away August 29, 2021. Survived by husband Charles “Chuck,” daughter Colby and son Cole. Preceded in death by father Ron Macheledt. There was never a day where Cathy wasn’t thinking of someone other than herself. Sinc…

Parkinson’sBecky Arant, age 73 of Big Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 28, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson’s. She is survived by her sons T. Nathan (Angie) of Coon Rapids, Matthew (Jenny) of Big Lake; grandchildren Samuel, Evelyn, Henry, George, Joy, D…

Edward James Lane was born on March 30, 1947 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of James and Mary (Page) Lane. Edward graduated from White Bear Lake High School and then Attended Huron College, graduating with a degree in Physical Education. Ed met and married Susan Heil; their union was blesse…

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Monticello at 11:00 AM. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel in Monticello. A prayer service will also…

Fritz was preceded in heavenly slumber by grandparents, Francis and Cecilia Rakowski and Robert and Marie Muehlbauer; parents, Francis “Frank” Joseph Rakowski and Harriet (Muehlbauer) Paulsen; step-father, Henry Paulsen; brothers, John, James, and Ronald Rakowski. He is survived by his son, …

Brenda Kay Wrona, age 63 of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at CentraCare Hospital in Monticello. She was preceded in death by her grandson Levi and siblings Ron Niemi, Chere Romano. Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Mike; sons Mike (Courtney) of Mont…

Steven Edward Gertsema, age 59 of Monticello, was born on January 15, 1962 and passed away on August 16, 2021. He graduated from Worthington High School in 1980. Steven served in the U.S. Army on active duty from June 12, 1980 to June of 1983. He then served and retired from the Army Nationa…

Preceded by husband Harvey; son Darvin; and granddaughter Melissa. Survived by children Diane Jacobson, Daniel (Susan) Jacobson, Debbie Bee, and Denise (Randy) Johnson; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Inez loved her flowers and shopp…

Kevin Tracy, age 63, of Monticello passed away at CentraCare in Monticello on August 5, 2021 after suffering a heart attack. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mona Tracy; brother-in-law, Stan Galstad. Kevin is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lee; sons, Jim and Michael Tracy; siblings,…

William, age 23 of Monticello, was born on September 23, 1997, in Buffalo, Minnesota. At the age of two, he was adopted by Frank and Mary (Jude) Sullivan of Maple Lake. William would be joined by six siblings, Joseph, Theresa, Patrick, Michael, Matthew, and Mary Grace. Their ever-growing fam…

Age 59, of Monticello. Passed away on July 30, 2021. Memorial Gathering of Family and Friends on Sat, Aug 7, 2021 from 1:30-3PM at Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel, 250 E Broadway, Monticello, with remembrances shared at 2:30PM. Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel 295-2918 www.peterson-grimsmochapel.com

Peg Henneman, age 63 of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Monticello Hospital with close family by her side. Peg was born December 18, 1957 in St. Cloud, MN to Andrew and Eleanor (Helterline) Hennemann. Peg was a passionate reader since early childhood. She often read at all …

Robert Yarco, 89, passed away on July 12, 2021 at his home in Monticello, MN with his family by his side. Robert was born on November 3, 1931 in Dutch Creek, WY to Susan and Paul Yarco. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor; brothers, Paul and Edward; son-in-law, Wayne Dehkes, Sr. and…

James “Jim” Joseph Fair of Rochester, MN and formerly of Big Lake, MN passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at his home in Rochester. He is survived by his wife, Cindy (Jarvis); his daughter and son-in-law, Laces and Greg Vaughn and his two grandchildren, Benjamin James and Nora Elizabeth. Vi…

We are greatly saddened by the passing of Dale Walter Weese, 81, of Buffalo who left us on July 3, 2021. He was preceded by death by his parents Walter and Myrtle Weese and sister Ruby Markuson. He is survived by his wife Alice of 61 years; his sisters Arlys (Elroy) Petzel and Marilyn (Henry…

Claudia Tollefson, age 81 passed away peacefully on November 29, 2020. Born on June 9, 1939 to Alan and Bernice Blomberg in Brainerd, Minnesota. Claudia graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1957 and attended the Hamline University School of Nursing obtaining her RN in 1960. Claudia s…

Kenneth Shultz passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was 98 years old. Kenneth was born at home on the family farm southeast of Monticello, the only son of Harry and Edla (Matson) Shultz. Kenneth graduated from Monticello’s high school in 1940. He had great pride …

Heather Dove, age 56 of Monticello, MN, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. She is survived by her longtime partner, David Nelson; siblings, Katherine, Bill (Michelle), Lisa (Richard) Matheson and parents, Marcia and William Dove. Heather was born and raised in Bloomfield Hills, MI. She wa…

William “Bill” James Pemberton, Jr., age 80 of Monticello, MN, passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2021. Bill was born in Otsego, Minnesota on November 14, 1940 to Ruth and William Sr. He was the oldest of 13 children and fell in love with roller skating in high school. It’s no wonder…

A Memorial Service for Robyn K. Cellette, age 65 of Milaca, MN, will be at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Montissippi Regional Park at 2801 Broadway W, Monticello, near the home where she lived most of her adult life.