Local obituaries for Wing-Bain Funeral Home
Richard Laumb
May 19, 2019
Richard Paul Laumb was born on February 9, 1937, the son of Severin and Ethel (Rear) Laumb on the family farm in rural Chippewa County. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith both at Mandt Lutheran Church in rural Montevideo. Richard graduated from the Montevideo High School with the class of 1955. He enjoyed participating in 4-H while in...
Leander Citrowske
May 17, 2019
Leander Benedict Citrowske was born May 27, 1936, in St. Leo, Minnesota to Albert and Margaret (Krause) Citrowske. He was one of nine children. Leander was baptized and confirmed at St. Leo Catholic Church and also attended school there. Leander was united in marriage to RoseMary Fry on October 17, 1955. The couple made their home on a farm southwest...
Brad Larson
May 16, 2019
Bradley Michael Larson was born April 15, 1963, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Roger and Sandra (Warrings) Larson. He attended school in the Twin Cities and graduated from the Osseo High School in 1981. Brad began working in construction in the Cities and in the late 80’s moved to Watson. Brad was blessed with two sons and two step daughters that...
Merald Borg
May 7, 2019
Merald Borg, age 86, of Clarkfield, MN, died Tuesday evening, May 7, 2019, at the Clarkfield Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM at the Clarkfield Lutheran Church. Military Honors will be performed at the Clarkfield Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services for visitation and reviewal. In lieu of floral arrangements,...
Sharon Geer
Apr 29, 2019
Sharon Geer, age 77, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully while resting comfortably surrounded by her children and grandchildren Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Granite Falls Care Center. Sharon Kay Geer was born October 1, 1941, the daughter of Lester and Alvera Oehler. Sharon was a fiercely independent soul who never gave in and refused to accept defeat. She...
E. Gary Dalin
Apr 25, 2019
Gary Dalin, 89, of Granite Falls, died Thursday, April 25, 2019, at the Clarkfield Care Center. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 24th at 11:00 am at the Granite Falls Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Memorials preferred to the Hillcrest Cemetery Fund Ernest Gary Dalin was born...
Leone Struxness
Apr 23, 2019
Leone Marlene Struxness was born on June 9, 1945, in Montevideo, Minnesota, the daughter of Hilmar and Luella (Septon) Nelson. She was baptized and confirmed in her faith at Mandt Lutheran Church in rural Montevideo. Leone attended country school, District #64 where her desire and love for teaching was born. She went on to attend Montevideo High School for two...
Dorothy Henkel
Apr 19, 2019
Dorothy Ann Henkel was born November 5, 1935, in rural Clara City, Minnesota, to John and Anna (Jandl) Zeller. She was baptized and later confirmed in her faith, both at St. Clara’s Catholic Church in Clara City. Dorothy attended the St. Clara’s Parochial School and years later went back to school to earn her GED which she did. On February...
Merle Hammer
Apr 19, 2019
Merle Warren Hammer was born on November 14, 1947 in Granite Falls, the son of Marvin and Hazel (Bottcher) Hammer. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Merle grew up in Granite Falls and graduated in 1965 from Granite Falls High School. He furthered his education at the Granite Falls Vocational Technical School earning...
Mary Saathoff
Apr 17, 2019
Mary Saathoff, age 63, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at the Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital in Montevideo, Minnesota. Mary Yvonne Dack was born on January 11, 1956, the daughter of Dale and Darlene (Grams) Dack, in Montevideo. She was baptized and confirmed in her faith both at United Methodist Church in Montevideo. Mary graduated from the Montevideo High...
Audrey Erickson
Apr 16, 2019
Audrey Marie Erickson, age 78, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at the Bethesada Club Suites in Willmar, Minnesota. Audrey was born on June 8, 1940, the daughter of Orville and Ethel (Johnston) Waters, in Montevideo. She was baptized on October 20, 1940 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Montevideo and later confirmed in the Christian faith on April...
Verna Aeikens
Apr 13, 2019
Verna Aeikens, 91, of Clara City, died Saturday, April 13th at the Clara City Care Center. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 27th at 2:00 pm at the Bethany Reformed Church in Clara City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Verna Elizabeth Aeikens was born on December 4, 1927, to...
Irene Koenen
Apr 11, 2019
Irene Koenen was born March 22, 1937, the daughter of Simon & Helen (Freiborg) Folkerts in rural Raymond. She attended country school and graduated from the Raymond High School in 1955. Irene was united in marriage to Orville Koenen on September 4, 1959, at Bethany Reformed Church and this union was blessed with two sons and a daughter. She worked...
James Finnes
Apr 7, 2019
James Obert Finnes, age 90, was born on July 18, 1928 in Granite Falls, Minnesota. He was the son of Obert and Ella (Seim) Finnes and was raised on the Finnes farm in Sioux Agency Township. He was baptized at Rock Valle Lutheran Church and graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1946. In 1950, Jim was united in marriage...
Kenneth "Kenny" C. Peterson
Mar 26, 2019
Kenneth “Kenny” Christian Peterson was born on February 8, 1927, in Hartford, South Dakota, the son of Christian and Anna (Hoeg) Peterson. He was baptized in the Christian faith and grew up and attended school in Hartford, South Dakota. At the young age of 18, Kenny joined the United States Navy. He proudly served his country in the Navy where...
Calvin Hildahl
Mar 23, 2019
Calvin Eugene Hildahl was born January 15, 1956, the son of Gordon & Florence (Goettsche) Hildahl, in Montevideo. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Calvin attended school in Wood Lake, Hanley Falls and graduated from the Granite Falls High School in 1974. In 1976, he served his country in the Minnesota Army National Guard and was honorably...
Katherine Johnson
Mar 13, 2019
Katherine “Kathy” Johnson, age 58, of Montevideo, died March 13, 2019 at her home in Montevideo. Katherine Ann Johnson was born April 25, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Alden and Burnet (Johnson) Aase. Kathy attended school in Clarkfield and graduated from Atwater High School in 1979. She furthered her education by attending some college courses. Kathy was blessed...
Gene Barron
Mar 12, 2019
Gene Barron, age 78, of Sauk Rapids and formerly of Clara City, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids. William Gene Barron was born on November 2, 1940, in Montevideo, Minnesota, the son of Harold and Ruth (Summer) Barron. He grew up on the family farm near Maynard and attended school there, graduating from...
Denise M Musselman
Mar 11, 2019
Denise Marie Musselman was born February 12, 1959, the daughter of Dennis & Kathleen (King) Mason in Minneapolis. She attended school in Bloomington and graduated from the Kennedy High School in 1978. She continued her education by attending college. Denise worked in the food service industry for many years. She also managed several restaurants during her career. She was united...
Richard Leyse
Mar 10, 2019
Richard “Dick” T.C. Leyse was born on March 19, 1934 in the family home in Maynard, Minnesota, the son of Oscar and Alice (Burns) Leyse. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Dick lived in Maynard a few years then moved to Granite Falls where he graduated from the Granite Falls High School in 1953. Dick was united...
