Obituaries
Kenneth Robert Hakes, 89, peacefully passed away the morning of April 27, 2025 in the Aicota Health Care Center.
Ken was born September 7, 1935 in Springfield, MN. as the second of five sons to Kenneth Reginald Hakes and Merry Delight (Welton) Hakes. In high school he spotted Shirley Weltsch, a...
Amy Patricia Johnston (Gessner), age 55, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025 after a courageous journey.
Born on October 26, 1969, in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Amy was the beloved daughter of Anna Mae Gessner (Dupre) and Dick Gessner. She was a proud graduate of Forest Lake High School, class...
Thomas Veerkamp age 87, of Comfrey, MN died on April 26, 2025, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.
Visitation was on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and continued on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Comfrey.
Service was...
Jerald E. Peterson, St. Joseph, Minnesota, passed away April 14, 2025. He was born to Alex and Edna Peterson in Springfield on April 19, 1932. He was an ordained Methodist minister. He shared his love of nature, traveling, creativity and service to others. Jerry did reside in Springfield for...
Mary Ann Prechel, age 92, of Comfrey, MN died on April 12, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield.
Visitation will be on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Lutheran Church, Comfrey. Funeral service will be held at New Hope Lutheran Church, Comfrey, on...
Norah Julia “Julie” Lassegard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at the age of 94. Her life was a beautiful blend of faith, family, service, and joy — lived fully and generously. Julie was born on September 10, 1930, to...
Thomas Veerkamp age 87, of Comfrey, MN died on April 26, 2025, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Visitation will be on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will continue on Saturday from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Comfrey. ...
Margaret Byram, age 81, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at The Sycamore of River Falls. She was born the eldest daughter of Elmer and Lucille (Marben) Manderfeld on July 30, 1943 in New Ulm, MN. She moved to the Twin Cities from Springfield MN after high school where she was a hairdresser. She...
Alice Mae VanVickle Hauptli Baumann died on April 12, 2025, in Alexandria, MN, at the age of 92.
Alice Baumann was born August 8, 1932, to Edward VanVickle and Mable Mills VanVickle. Alice grew up the youngest of six sisters in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Alice graduated high school and married Elten...
Annette R. Schweiss, age 50, of Spicer, MN, passed away Thursday evening, March 27, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Spicer. Interment will be in the Spicer City...
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