It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Aeikens on August 26, 2026, at the age of 72.Diane was born June 28, 1954 in Willmar, Minnesota to Lenord and Lorriane (Slaughter) Pillatzki. Diane grew up in Willmar with her four brothers and two sisters. Diane graduated from Willmar High School in […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Aeikens on August 26, 2026, at the age of 72. Diane was born June 28, 1954 in Willmar, Minnesota to Lenord and Lorriane (Slaughter) Pillatzki. Diane grew up in Willmar with her four brothers and two sisters. Diane graduated from Willmar High School
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Carol Holten, 86, of Starbuck, formerly of Donnelly and Crystal, died peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Woodcrest Assisted Living in Alexandria.Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, at Fron Lutheran Church in Starbuck with Pastor Don Swenson officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to
Sharon Dianne (Lucken) Podratz, age 81, of Wadena, Minnesota passed away on August 22, 2026, at Perham Living Nursing Home in Perham, Minnesota. Visitation was held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Minnesota. Funeral service were held Friday, August 28, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Duane Zeltwanger, age 76, of rural Hancock, MN, died Monday, August 17, 2026, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock. Military honors will be provided by the Morris American Legion, V.F.W. and AmVets.Duane Allen Zeltwanger was born on November 15,
Blair Gades, 72, of Mitchell, SD, died Monday, August 17, 2026, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, August 22, at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Mitchell. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7:00 PM at the church. Arrangements by Bittner
Funeral services for Edna Ernst of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Alberta, MN will be held Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Morris Evangelical Free Church in Morris, with Pastor Ed Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery in
Funeral services for Raymond Messner, 90 of Hancock, MN will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Hancock, with Reverend Julius Miller officiating. Visitation will be Friday, August 21, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris and for one hour prior
Harvey “Slick” Wayne Gillespie, 91, Chokio, MN, passed away surrounded by his family Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville, MN.Visitation will be Saturday, August 15, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Chokio. Military honors will be
Funeral services for Pearl Diers of Annandale, MN, formerly of Hancock, MN will be held Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris, with Reverend Wayne Kopitzke officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in Lake Emily Cemetery, rural Hancock.Pearl