Obituaries

Edith Mae Sonsteby

Edith Mae Sonsteby

Jul 14, 2025

Edith Mae Sonsteby of Barnesville, Minnesota passed away peacefully at the age of 96, on July 14, 2025, at Hawley Senior Care Center.

On September 23, 1928, Edith M. Sonsteby was born to parents Frank and Susan (Gregory) Sunder at a farm in rural Jordan, Minnesota. Edith's father Frank passed away when Edith was only 14 years old, leaving her and...

Laura Lee Bjornson

Laura Lee Bjornson

Jul 14, 2025

Laura Bjornson, 59, Fargo, ND, passed away after a brief but courageous battle with cancer on July 14, 2025, at the Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND. A funeral mass will be held at Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville, MN on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 9:30 am,...

Eileen Evelyn Braton

Eileen Evelyn Braton

Jul 5, 2025

Eileen Evelyn Braton, age 75, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025. A memorial service to honor her life will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 11:00 am at Little Bethany Lutheran Church in rural Barnesville. Public visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

She was born in Little Falls,...

Judy Ann Rehder

Judy Ann Rehder

Jun 28, 2025

Judy Rehder, 78, of Sabin, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Beehive Homes in Moorhead, MN. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, known for her deep integrity, generosity, and infectious laughter. A funeral to honor Judy's life will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church...

Margaret "Maggie" Rose Swenson

Margaret "Maggie" Rose Swenson

Jun 13, 2025

Margaret “Maggie” Rose Swenson, 72, of Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at the Pelican Valley Care Center, Pelican Rapids, MN under the care of Hospice. 

Maggie was born February 1st 1953 in Maddock, ND to Kenneth and Veronica (Kupser) Simon. She attended high school in Minnewauken, ND graduating in 1971, then furthering her education at NDSU where...

Ileen Drusila Hilgers

Ileen Drusila Hilgers

Mar 29, 2025

Ileen Drusila Hilgers, age 77, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. An open house Celebration of Life will be held at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN, on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm. 

Ileen was born on January 25, 1948, in Moorhead, Minnesota to her parents Walter and Olive (Anderson) Lafayette. She graduated...

Deloris Hazel Dunham

Deloris Hazel Dunham

Mar 27, 2025

Deloris Dunham, 94, of Barnesville, MN, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN.

Funeral services will be held at North Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Pelican Rapids on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the service. A visitation will be held at Dobmeier Funeral Home in...

Dorothy May Ronsberg

Dorothy May Ronsberg

Mar 22, 2025

It is with a mix of sadness and joyful celebration of a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Dorothy Ronsberg, who departed this world on March 22, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on May 22, 1933, to James and Agnes (Webster) Moris, Dorothy’s remarkable journey began in a world without electricity or running water, where she...

Kari Christine Dallmann

Kari Christine Dallmann

Mar 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Kari Dallmann, who left this world on March 20th, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever echo in the lives of all who knew her. A celebration of Kari's life will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Barnesville Event Center (101 2nd...

Roger Possehl

Roger Possehl

Mar 8, 2025

Roger D. Possehl, 85, of Barnesville, MN, passed away March 8, 2025. Roger was the son of Herman and Lillian Lomsdalen-Possehl. He was born April 21, 1939, in Wilkin County. He attended Barnesville High School, graduating in 1957.

Roger served in the Air National Guard where he was an aircraft electrical repairman. He was honorably discharged in 1963.

He was married to...

Sharon Audrey (Lien) Johnson

Sharon Audrey (Lien) Johnson

Mar 5, 2025

Just over 80 years ago, two sisters were born 11 months apart. Sharon and Sandy Lien had a forever strong special bond. So strong in fact, Sharon and Sandy couldn’t be apart from each other for too long, passing away just 19 days apart.

Sandra (Lien) Bulik passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease....

Sandra (Lien) Bulik

Sandra (Lien) Bulik

Feb 14, 2025

Just over 80 years ago, two sisters were born 11 months apart. Sharon and Sandy Lien had a forever strong special bond. So strong in fact, Sharon and Sandy couldn’t be apart from each other for too long, passing away just 19 days apart.

Sandra (Lien) Bulik passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease....

Richard Lass

Richard Lass

Feb 6, 2025

Richard Lass, 75, Sabin, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the MN Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, MN. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Dobmeier Funeral Home, Barnesville, MN at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Rev. Brett Hartwig will officiate.

 Richard Duane Lass was born...

Marlys Jean Kuznia

Marlys Jean Kuznia

Jan 29, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marlys J. Kuznia, 78, Barnesville, MN, who left this world due to complications from ALS on January 29, 2025, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. A memorial service to honor her life will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Barnesville,...

Donna Arlene Cook

Donna Arlene Cook

Dec 25, 2024

Donna Cook, 93, of Barnesville, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 25th at SMP Health - St Catherine South Nursing Home in Fargo, ND. 

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 2nd, 2024, at 2:00pm at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm.

Donna Arlene Stende was born November 13th, 1931, to Oscar Lawrence Stende and...

Carl Taasaas

Carl Taasaas

Dec 19, 2024

It is with a mix of sorrow and celebration that we announce the passing of Carl Taasaas, master storyteller, and skilled craftsman and outdoorsman, who left this world on December 19, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on July 1, 1937, in Comstock, MN, to Olaf & Ruth (Carlson) Taasaas, Carl lived a life full of laughter, adventure, and...

Carol Swenson

Carol Swenson

Dec 6, 2024

Carol Swenson, 82, Barnesville, MN, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. A memorial service will be held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Barnesville, MN at 2:00 pm on Thursday December 12, 2024, with Pastor Ali Haugerud officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Carol, a...

Judy Frederiksen

Judy Frederiksen

Dec 4, 2024

Judith “Judy” Frederiksen, age 83, of Barnesville, MN, passed away on December 4, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held June 14th at 11:00 am at Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville, MN with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service.

Judy was born on August 8, 1941, in Breckenridge, MN to David and Rose (Neppl) Bulik. She was the eldest...

Judith Frances Stellmach

Judith Frances Stellmach

Dec 2, 2024

Judith "Judy" Stellmach, 80, Barnesville, MN, passed away on December 2, 2024, at Valley Care & Rehab, Barnesville, MN. A Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 11:00 am at Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville, MN, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Father Todd Arends will preside over the service. A visitation will be...

Ainsley Marie Moberg-Wooley

Ainsley Marie Moberg-Wooley

Oct 29, 2024

Ainsley Marie Moberg-Wooley, too precious for this world, was born sleeping on October 29, 2024, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, her beautiful dark hair a testament to her angelic presence. 

A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 pm, at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN.

Ainsley is survived by her adoring parents Brittany Moberg and Sean...