Obituaries

Clayton Eugene Mayberry

Clayton Eugene Mayberry

Dec 8, 2025

Clayton Eugene Mayberry, 81, Barnesville, MN, passed away on Monday December 8, 2025, at his residence. As per his wishes, there will be no service held.

Liselotte Antczak

Liselotte Antczak

Dec 6, 2025

Liselotte “Lilo” Antczak, 94, passed away on December 6, 2025, at Edgewood Vista Memory Care in Fargo, North Dakota. She was born on September 17, 1931, in Hanau, Germany, the eldest of four daughters to Waldemr and Kathinka Gutt.

Lilo moved to the United States in her early twenties, proudly becoming a U.S. citizen soon after; even though she longed for...

Jeanette V. Just

Jeanette V. Just

Nov 29, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Jeanette V. Just, a remarkable woman who brightened the lives of all who knew her. Born on January 13, 1936, to Arnold & E. Valentine (Olson) Schuler at the Minneapolis MN General Hospital, Jeanette graced this world for 89 beautiful years before she peacefully departed on November 29,...

Phillip Merle Pender

Phillip Merle Pender

Nov 19, 2025

A prayer service for Phillip Merle Pender, age 68, of LaMoure, ND, will be on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Dobmeier Funeral Home, Barnesville, MN. The service will begin at 7PM with a visitation from 5-7 PM also at the funeral home. Phillip passed away on November 19, 2025, at the North Dakota Veterans Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Phillip was born in...

Gerald Crawford Henry

Gerald Crawford Henry

Nov 15, 2025

Gerald Crawford Henry, 79, passed away on November 15, 2025 in Detroit Lakes, MN. 

Gerald was born on May 25th, 1946 in Moorhead, MN, to Lamont and Esther (Betts) Henry. He spent his early years in Downer, MN where he often got into some mischief with all of the neighbor kids. In 1952 the family moved to Moorhead where Gerry graduated...

Duane LeRoy Nelson

Duane LeRoy Nelson

Sep 7, 2025

Duane Nelson, 88, San Diego, CA, passed away peacefully under the care of Sharp Hospice San Diego on September 7, 2025.  His life will be remembered and celebrated at a funeral service at Dobmeier Funeral Home, Barnesville, MN, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 2:00 in the afternoon with Rev. Kyle Christopherson of Hawley Alliance Church presiding. Visitation will begin...

Terrie Diane O'Keefe

Terrie Diane O'Keefe

Sep 4, 2025

Terrie Diane O’Keefe, 59, of Barnesville, Minnesota, and longtime resident of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on September 4, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1966, in Cullman, Alabama, to Judy Earlene Pope and Delbert Hicks.

Terrie worked as a kitchen designer and described herself as a free-spirited “hippie,” finding joy in sunflowers and the music of Stevie Nicks.

Terrie is survived...

John Bruce Neubauer

John Bruce Neubauer

Sep 4, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our brother, John Bruce Neubauer, who died peacefully under hospice care at Sanford Health-Broadway in Fargo, ND, on September 4, 2025, at the age of 77. A funeral service to honor John's life will be held at St. James UCC, Barnesville, MN, on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 2:00...

Robert "Bob" Mork

Robert "Bob" Mork

Aug 15, 2025

Robert “Bob” Mork, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Barnesville, MN, on August 15, 2025, at the age of 87. A private family service will be held on August 28, 2025, at Dobmeier Funeral Home, in Barnesville, MN, with Pastor Ali Haugerud presiding. Robert John Mork was born on December 24,...

Rosanna Mae Gardner

Rosanna Mae Gardner

Aug 13, 2025

Rosanna Mae Gardner, 87, of Downer, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

A celebration of her life will be held on September 13th with an open house visitation from 9am-11am, at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN. All who knew and loved her are welcome to attend.

Rosanna spent the majority of her...

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...