Obituaries
Stephen D Junker
Sep 4, 2026
Stephen Duane "Steve" Junker, 58, of Elbow Lake, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family and close friends on September 4, 2026, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, following a devastating spinal cord injury.
Steve was born on July 31, 1968, in Edina, Minnesota, to Vernon and Joan Junker. He didn't know it yet, but he would one day share his...
Richard Good
Sep 4, 2026
Richard James Good, 85, of Ashby, MN passed away on September 4, 2026, after a brief battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
Born on December 24, 1940, in Omaha, Nebraska to Roy James Good and Ruth Elinor Thomsen Good. He lived a life defined by faith, love of family, love of travel, and a giving heart. He attended the University of Nebraska...
Viola May Kleszyk
Aug 30, 2026
Viola Kleszk, 99 of Ashby passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Nelson Care Center in Alexandria.
A Private Service will be held at Pelican Lake Cemetery a later date.
Arrangements by Erickson-Smith Funeral Home of Elbow Lake.
Carolyn Horst
Aug 28, 2026
Carolyn R. Horst, 85, of Brandon, MN, died on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Alomere Health in Alexandria, MN.
Carolyn Ruby was born on July 18, 1941, in Elbow Lake, MN, the daughter of Walter and Opal (Olson) Schneeberger. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Elbow Lake. Carolyn graduated from Elbow Lake High School in 1959. After...
Georgia Dalum
Aug 28, 2026
Georgia LaVonne (Haagenson) Dalum, with quiet grace and a peaceful heart, passed away on August 28, 2026 at Nelson Gables in Alexandria, MN, surrounded by her daughters and loved ones. A celebration of her life will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church in Hoffman, MN, on Saturday, September 12th 2026, at 11 am with visitation 1 hour prior. She will...
Dean Norris Travland
Aug 18, 2026
Dean Norris Travland passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, at Westwind Village Senior Living. Dean was born July 26, 1939, in Morris, Minnesota, and lived a life defined by diligence, curiosity, and genuine community engagement.
Dean’s early years were spent in the close-knit towns of western Minnesota, where he cultivated a passion for agriculture and local affairs. He graduated from...
Debbie Mickelson
Aug 6, 2026
Debra J. Mickelson, 72, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at her home in Dalton, Mn. A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial at Hjerdahl Cemetery.
Debbie was born July 5, 1954, in Princeton, MN, to parents Betty and Donald Howard. She graduated from St. Cloud Tech High School before continuing her education at St. Cloud...
Lea Standish
Jul 27, 2026
Lila Lea Standish (Lea), passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at her home in Port Hueneme, California at the age of 88.
Lea was born March 31, 1938 in Pipestone, Minnesota, to Edward (Ed) and Ione (Kurvink) Standish. The family moved to Erdahl, Minnesota in the early 1940’s, where Ed and Ione began their farming career. Lea’s elementary school years were...
DiAnn Nord
Jul 12, 2026
DiAnn Nord, age 87, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Vivie Care Center in Alexandria, MN.
DiAnn Renee (Rassat) Nord was born on February 4, 1939, to Oscar (Bud) and Marguerite Rassat of Nelson, MN. In 1957, she graduated from Alexandria Central High School, then began working for Alexandria Radio and TV.
On January 12, 1963, DiAnn was united in marriage...
Daniel Bah
Jul 7, 2026
Daniel Bah, 45, passed away on July 7, 2026, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota. Born on October 18, 1980, in Litchfield, MN, the son of Bradley and Sandra (Bugher) Bah. He was baptized and confirmed at United Lutheran Church in Elbow Lake, MN. Dan attended West Central Area High School, graduating in 1999. Dan worked several jobs in...
Henry Kleszyk
Jun 25, 2026
Henry Kleszyk, 95 of Ashby, passed away the early morning of Thursday, June 25, 2026.
A Private Family Service will be held at a later date.
Assisting the family with arrangements is Erickson-Smith Funeral Home of Elbow Lake.
Jerry Schmall
Jun 22, 2026
Jerry Lynne Schmall, 84, passed away on June 22, 2026, in Barrett, MN.
Born on January 3, 1942, in Elbow Lake MN, Jerry was born to Henry and Gladys Schmall. After graduating from Elbow Lake High School, he served in the Army for 31 months, then worked as a farmer, welder/machinist and truck driver. He married Audrey Orstad in 1966, and...
Alice Faye Lewis
Jun 12, 2026
The story of Alice Faye Blanchard Lewis’s life is one of love, determination, faith, and devotion to family.
Born on January 25, 1956, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Charles Frederick Blanchard and Laura Alice Gregory, Faye was the youngest of her mother’s eight children. After being orphaned at the age of three, she was lovingly raised by her foster family, the...
Jeff "Smitty" Smith
Jun 12, 2026
Jeffrey Smith (Smitty), age 66, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at his home overlooking his beloved bird feeders and surrounded by his people whom he loved so fiercely.
Jeffrey Dorman (Smitty) was born on March 13, 1960, in Denver, Colorado to Dorman and Monna Lou (Miltz) Smith. They lived in Colorado enjoying countless camping trips, Jeep Mountain climbing with...
Dwayne Bodde
Jun 7, 2026
Dwayne Bodde, born on September 24, 1952, in Laurens, Iowa, passed away at his residence on June 7, 2026. The quiet soul with a heart of gold and a laid-back spirit, Dwayne’s life was a tapestry woven with steadfast dedication, gentle humor, and an abiding love for those closest to him.
A proud graduate of Hoffman Public Schools, Dwayne furthered his...
Lowell Koebernick Sr.
May 28, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Lowell Steven Koebernick Sr.
October 14, 1947 – May 28, 2026
Lowell Steven Koebernick Sr., age 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on May 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. After a life defined by dedicated service to his country and a fierce devotion to his family, he has been reunited with...
Darrel Hagen
May 12, 2026
Darrel was born on the farm in Malta township, Big Stone County, MN, to Martha (Weinman) Hagen and Eveard Hagen. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church, Clinton, graduated from Clinton High School in 1957, and entered the army shortly after, stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. He loved to share fond memories of milking cows and riding horses with...
Judy Gunderson
May 8, 2026
Judith Gunderson, a devoted art educator and respected community leader, passed away on May 8, 2026, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota. Born Judith Sperling on December 5, 1947, in Park Rapids, Minnesota, she lived a life marked by dedication to her craft, her faith, and the many people she touched throughout her career and personal life.
Judith, affectionately known...
Susan Blehr
May 5, 2026
Sue Blehr, 73 of Barrett, Minnesota passed away on May 5, 2026, at the Barrett Care Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Hoffman with a visitation starting at 1:00PM. Inurnment at Bethel Lutheran Cemetery, Hoffman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Grant County...
Charles "Chuck" Olson
May 4, 2026
Charles M. Olson (“Chuck”), 89 of Barrett, Minnesota passed away peacefully at his home in Barrett, MN. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by the love of his life, Eileen, and his faithful canine companion, Rambo.
Charles Morten Olson was born on September 21, 1936, in Barrett, Minnesota the son of Albert and Magdeline (Sletten) Olson. He remained...
