obits

Obituaries 07/17/25

Susie Jeske, 62 Susie Ann Jeske, 62, of Buffalo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Born on November 6, 1962, in Buffalo, Minnesota, Susie dedicated her life to caring for others and bringing joy to those around her. She worked at Setterberg Jewelers...

Obituaries 07/10/25

David Gaeth, 88 David (Dave) L. Gaeth, age 88, of Buffalo, MN, formerly of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday June 29, 2025, at St. Therese of Oxbow Assisted Living. His wife, Sara, and their four children were at his bedside through his last days. David was born on a farm...

Obituaries 07/03/25

Seth Olson, 40 Seth Aaron Olson 1985 – 2025 Seth passed away on May 18 in his home in Portland, Oregon. Seth’s passing was unexpected, though we understand that he passed of natural causes in his sleep. The weeks before his death were filled with joyful and meaningful connection with those around...

Obituaries 06/26/25

Phyllis Bakken, 96 Phyllis Betty Lou Bakken, age 96, of Monticello, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. She was born in Minneapolis on June 25, 1928, to Wesley and Irene (Moe) Shaw. Phyllis was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Minneapolis and was a...

Obituaries 06/19/25

Gary Biegert, 76 Gary Biegert, age 76, of Buffalo, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025. Gary was born on May 22, 1949, in Buffalo, to Robert and Louise (Olson) Biegert. He grew up in the area and developed a strong connection to his community. On June 8, 1974, Gary married the love of his life...

Obituaries 06/12/25

Carl Bowman, 90 Carl F. Bowman, age 90, of Buffalo, passed away on June 3, 2025. Family, including 10 of his great-grandchildren, gathered around him to say goodbye. He was born in Luverne, MN, on March 7, 1935, to Lawrence and Johanna (Ahrendt) Bowman. They moved to a farm in Old Lyndale, MN,...

Obituaries 06/05/25

William Daleiden, 90 William N. “Billy” Daleiden, age 90, of St. Michael, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at The Engel Haus in Albertville. He was born on January 5, 1935, in St. Michael, MN, the son of Meinrad “Boy” and Kate (Schmidt) Daleiden. Billy graduated from The Abbey in Richardton,...

Obituaries 05/29/25

Amanda Berndt, 49 Amanda D. Berndt, age 49, of Maple Lake died Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Annandale Care Center surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Maple Lake with Rev. Culynn Curtis officiating. Burial...

Obituaries 05/22/25

Marlene Barthel, 88 Marlene Lois Barthel, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, in her hometown of Buffalo, MN. Marlene was born on July 24, 1936, in St. Michael, MN. The daughter of Leo and Thecla (Zachman) Schumm. On June 2, 1956, Marlene Schumm and Lowell ‘Pete’ Barthel were...

Obituaries 05/15/25

Jeanette DesMarais Jeanette Frances DesMarais (née Robeck) left this earth on Friday, May 9, 2025, leaving behind Joe, her husband of 61 years; four children, Jason (Bronwyn), Jennifer (Troy), Justin (Krista), and Jackie (Dusty); and seven grandchildren, Hunter, Morgan, Jack, Ben, Quincy, Daisy,...