Local obituaries for Wing-Bain Funeral Home
Lynne Austin
Aug 17, 2019
Lynne Austin, 72 of Ashby, passed away on Saturday, August 17th at the Barrett Care Center. Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 6th at 11 am at Lee-Mar Ranch in Granite Falls. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 7pm at the Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Granite Falls and will continue one hour prior to the...
Nicholas Schommer
Aug 6, 2019
Nicholas (Bo) Avery Schommer (Zuya Mani) was raised by his father, Edward G. Schommer along with his twin sister, Nicole. They were born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and later moved to Granite Falls. Nick attended Yellow Medicine East High School where he participated in football, wrestling and track. Nick worked for a short period at Olson Sanitation and later worked at...
Robert Rogge
Aug 1, 2019
Bob was born August 20, 1951, the son of Wayne and Marian (Schubert) Rogge, in Clarkfield, Minnesota. Bob grew up on the family farm. He attended school in Clarkfield. He was editor of his High School yearbook, played basketball, captain of his wrestling team and enjoyed racing cars. Bob’s life took a turn when he was in a tragic car...
Cheryl Bodin
Jul 29, 2019
Cheryl Jean Bodin was born August 3, 1950, the daughter of Robert & Jeannette (Haats) Ashburn, in Montevideo. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. She attended school in Maynard. Cheryl was united in marriage to Chester Bodin on March 18, 1967, at Zion Lutheran Church. She showed horses during her younger years. Cheryl worked at the Clara...
Lewis "Junie" Weckwerth
Jul 23, 2019
Lewis Edward Weckwerth Jr. was born on August 10, 1927, in Montevideo, Minnesota the son of Louis Sr. and Martha (Schuelke) Weckwerth. He was baptized on August 28, 1927 and confirmed in his faith on April 6, 1941 - both at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Montevideo. Junie grew up on the family farm, helping his parents on the farm....
Lorrayne Johnson
Jul 23, 2019
Lorrayne Johnson, 90, of Montevideo, passed away on Tuesday, July 23rd at the Meadow Creek in Montevideo. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 27th at 1:00 pm at Salem Lutheran Church. Burial will be held at Faith Lutheran Cemetery in Madison. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Lorrayne Mildred Johnson...
Mildred Holien
Jul 22, 2019
Mildred Mabel Holien was born August 27, 1936, the daughter of Otto & Gladys (Henrichs) Penke in Danube, Minnesota. She was baptized in Danube and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Renville. She attended school in Renville. Millie was united in marriage to Donald Agre on September 11, 1954, in Sacred Heart. Together they had two daughters. Don passed away...
Henry Faiman
Jul 20, 2019
Henry Joseph Faiman was born March 17, 1925, the son of Joseph & Bessie (Hosek) Faiman on a farm south of Olivia, Minnesota. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith. He attended country school near Olivia. Following his education Henry served his country in the United States Army during World War II, spending time in Japan and Hawaii. He was...
Hermoine Barron
Jul 16, 2019
Hermoine Shirley Barron was born November 5, 1934, the daughter of Christian & Ethel (Lund) Tjosaas, in Montevideo. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith in Swift County and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Watson in 1952. She graduated from the Montevideo High School in 1954. She was united in marriage to Vernon Becker in Chippewa County in 1955....
Sonja Siemieniewski
Jul 12, 2019
Sonja LaVonne Siemieniewski was born on December 23, 1941 in Swede Prairie Township, near Clarkfield, Minnesota, on the family farm. She was the daughter of Sigvart and Pearl (Gunderson) Grevstad. Sonja was baptized and confirmed in her faith and attended the local country school. Sonja was united in marriage to Delano Mahlum on September 7, 1957 at Trinity Lutheran in...
Corrine Steffen
Jul 11, 2019
Corrine LaVerna Steffen, age of 87, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the Granite Falls Health Care Center surrounded by her family. Corrine was born in Clarkfield, MN on October 26, 1931, the daughter of Laurents and Idella Enstad. She was baptized and confirmed at Stoney Run Lutheran Church. Corrine attended country school and later the Granite Falls High...
Dawn Anderson
Jul 10, 2019
Dawn Marie Anderson, age 76, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Ren Villa Health Center in Renville, Minnesota. Dawn was born March 5, 1943, the daughter of Melvin and Viola (Luedke) Hagen, in Granite Falls, Minnesota. She grew up in Granite Falls and attended school there. Dawn was united in marriage to James Anderson on November 12, 1960, at...
Joann Gunder
Jul 8, 2019
JoAnn Gunder was born on August 11, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Leah (Hackett) Rhodes. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church Minneapolis, Minnesota. JoAnn grew up in Pennsylvania and started school there until moving to Minnesota where she later graduated from Washburn High School in 1967. On...
Susan Holien
Jul 6, 2019
Susan Jane Holien was born July 11, 1945, the daughter of Kenneth and Alma (Lecy) Skalbeck, in Sacred Heart. She was baptized and confirmed at First English Lutheran Church. Susan was united in marriage to Duane Holien at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sacred Heart, July 3, 1967. She worked for Victor Fluid Power for many years. She loved spending...
Joan Nisbet
Jul 5, 2019
Joan Nisbet of Hanley Falls died on July 5, 2019, at her residence. She was born April 11, 1952, in Tampa Florida, the daughter of Kenneth and Beverly Ann Kluger. She was united in marriage to Dennis Nisbet Joan worked in the medical field with home health care and the family would like to thank the Granite Falls EMT’s, Hospital,...
Betty Burgess
Jul 4, 2019
Betty Lou Melhouse was born on February 6, 1932 to Ann (Janke) and Louie Melhouse in Montevideo. She was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Montevideo. Betty graduated from Montevideo High School in 1950. She worked at Aaker’s Bakery and then at Johnny’s Superfair grocery store where she worked for Johnny Ockwig. On December 6, 1953, Betty...
Robert "Bob" Donner
Jul 1, 2019
Robert E. Donner was born in Louriston Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota on November 16, 1924. He was the son of August and Margaret (Fritz) Donner. Robert was baptized and confirmed in his faith at St. Clara’s Catholic Church in Clara City. He attended St. Clara’s Parochial School through eighth grade. He graduated from Clara City High School in 1942. While...
Jacquelyn Antonson
Jun 26, 2019
Jacquelyn Rae Antonson was born July 19, 1956. She was the first child of Arnold and Berdella Antonson. She was confirmed at Granite Falls Lutheran Church. Jackie graduated from the Granite Falls High School in 1975. As a young child, Jackie loved to camp, hike and fish with her family. They spent many summers in the Black Hills and Yellowstone...
Brad Ellingboe
Jun 23, 2019
Bradley Tom Ellingboe was born August 12, 1957, the son of Marvin and Joan (Johnson) Ellingboe in Granite Falls, Minnesota. He was baptized at Wang Lutheran Church and confirmed at Granite Falls Lutheran Church. He graduated from the Granite Falls High School in 1976. Brad was employed with Cenex in Granite Falls in the Automotive Department. He enjoyed hunting and...
Sherman Bakken
Jun 22, 2019
Sherman Bakken was born in Appleton, Minnesota, on November 16, 1939, to Rudolph and Minnie (Running) Bakken. He was baptized at Long Lake Lutheran Church in Appleton and confirmed at Drywood Lutheran Church. Sherman grew up on a farm near Appleton, Minnesota, and attended school there. Sherman was united in marriage to the love of his life, Darlene Olson, on...
