Obituaries
Dwayne H. Mortenson
July 19, 2026
GRANADA - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dwayne Harlan Mortenson, who left this world on July 19th, 2026, at the age of 82. Dwayne passed peacefully at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm, Minnesota.
On December 24th, 1943, in Story City, Iowa, Dwayne was born to Harold Mortenson and Ruth Spence (Gabrielson). The family moved to Winnebago...
Lorraine "Laurie" Marie Killian
July 18, 2026
Lorraine “Laurie” Marie Killian, age 76, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at Tishomingo Manor in Iuka, Mississippi.
A private family burial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Lakeside Cemetery in Heron Lake, Minnesota.
If you would like to leave a message of sympathy for Laurie's family, you can do so at below on...
Sathith "Tommy" Meuangsaksith
July 10, 2026
BUTTERFIELD - Sathith "Tommy" Meuangsaksith, age 54, of Butterfield, MN, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Tommy at 12:00 PM on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the First Lutheran Church in Butterfield, MN (450 2nd St. S, Butterfield, MN 56120), with Pastor Joy Ekstedt officiating.
Visitation will take place from 10:00 AM to...
Scott D. Hagen
July 8, 2026
RAPID CITY, SD - Scott David Hagen, 55, of Rapid City, SD, and formerly of Welcome, MN, passed away on July 8, 2026 in Omaha NE while doing what he loved: taking his 2 week motorcycle trip with his best friend, Roger Greer.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held for Scott on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM -...
Wanda Ann Olson
July 5, 2026
FAIRMONT – Wanda A. Olson, age 82, of Fairmont, MN, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN, on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Wanda at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center – Trimont (111 Apple Street E, Trimont, MN 56176), with Ean Sinn...
Barbara Sampson
June 3, 2026
TRUMAN - Barbara L. "Barb” Sampson, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Private family burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Fairmont, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Barb’s name to St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont.
If you would like to leave a message of sympathy for Barb’s family, you...
Brian Cermak
May 25, 2026
SHERBURN - Brian S. Cermak, age 51, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026.
A private burial will be held at Deer Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery in Carpenter, IA, at a later date.
Brian was born on May 16, 1975, to Robert Cermak and Joyce (Gordon) Kuntz, in Minneapolis, MN. He was confirmed and graduated high school in Northwood, IA. Brian was employed...
Delores "Dee" (Waldee) Kokan
May 18, 2026
SHERBURN - Delores "Dee" (Waldee) Kokan, age 81, of Sherburn, MN, passed away at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Fairmont, MN, on Monday, May 18, 2026.
A Celebration of Dee’s life will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center - Sherburn (212 N Prairie Street, Sherburn, MN 56171)....
Gary R. Willink
May 10, 2026
JACKSON - Gary Robert Willink, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, community dedication, and deep love for family.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Gary at the Jackson American Legion Hall (411 1st St, Jackson, MN 56143) from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Private family...
Duane D. Beseke
May 9, 2026
FAIRMONT - Duane Daryll Beseke, age 90, of Fairmont and formerly of Alpha and Sherburn, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Lakeview Methodist Healthcare Center in Fairmont.
A private burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery, where Duane will be buried near his family.
If you would like to leave a message of sympathy for Duane’s family, you can...
Cheryl R. (Bicknase) Reiman
April 24, 2026
ST. JAMES - Cheryl R. (Bicknase) Reiman, age 63, of St. James and formerly Fairmont, MN, passed away peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN, on Friday, April 24, 2026.
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Cheryl at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center - Sherburn (212 N....
Stanley "Stan" H. Nelson
April 2, 2026
SHERBURN - Stanley H. “Stan” Nelson, age 86, of rural Sherburn, MN, passed away at Sanford Medical Center in Jackson, MN, on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Stan at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center - Sherburn / First Congregational Church, (212 N. Prairie...
Larry A. Puhrman
March 22, 2026
WELCOME - Larry A. Puhrman, age 80, of Welcome, MN, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont, MN.
A Celebration of Life gathering is planned at the American Legion Club in Welcome, MN (112 N Dugan St, Welcome, MN 56181) on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
You may leave a...
David G. Auringer
March 6, 2026
MADISON LAKE - David passed away suddenly, literally in the middle of a card game with family. He wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Bray Park Campground (22214 Oriole Rd, Madison Lake, MN 56063, at the cabin in the back of the park) from 1:00 PM - 4:00...
Olive “Ollie” E. Volk
March 6, 2026
BINGHAM LAKE - Olive “Ollie” E. (Seydel) Volk, age 98, of rural Bingham Lake, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 6, 2026, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Lakefield, MN.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Olive at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Windom (1157...
Mavis Lenning
February 18, 2026
ODIN - Mavis A. (Anderson) Lenning, age 92, of Odin, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems - St. James Hospital with family by her side. The Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center of Trimont, Sherburn, and Welcome is assisting the family with arrangements.
A private family celebration of life service for Mavis will be held at...
LaVonne Bittner
February 3, 2026
TRIMONT - LaVonne C. “Vonnie” Bittner, age 73, of Trimont, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home.
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Vonnie at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center - Trimont (111 Apple Street E, Trimont, MN 56176) with...
Jon William Gilfillan
February 1, 2026
ST. JAMES - Jon W. Gilfillan, age 83, of St. James, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Mankato.
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Jon at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church - Galena Township (2325 120th Ave, Ormsby, MN 56162). The service will...
James "Jim" Albert Gray
January 21, 2026
OCALA - James A. "Jim" Gray, age 75, of Ocala, Florida, and formerly of Trimont and Pelican Rapids, MN, and Westboro, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Jim at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center - Trimont (111 Apple Street East,...
Shawnalene Lou Christensen
January 19, 2026
SHERBURN - Shawnalene L. “Shawna” (Muncey) Christensen, age 51, of Sherburn, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, at her home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Shawna at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Regional Worship Center (2 Crossroads Drive, Sherburn 56171) with Pastor Joshua Caldwell officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM...
