Obituaries
Scott Alan Mason
Mar 18, 2024
Scott Mason, 65, of rural Pelican Rapids, MN, died on Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home.
Scott Alan Mason was born on December 29, 1958, to George Louis and Helen Marjorie (Ladbury) Mason in Crookston, MN the fifth child of eight. He started out his young years in Valley City, ND and graduated high school from Chaffee, ND in 1977....
DuWayne Warner Hines
Mar 11, 2024
DuWayne Hines, a man who played his cards right in life and left a lasting impact on all who knew him passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Valley Care & Rehab in Barnesville, MN.
Born on May 19, 1934, to Wayne & Martha (Holte) Hines, in Detroit Lakes, DuWayne Warner Hines grew up in Barnesville, Minnesota, a town he...
June Fankhanel
Feb 24, 2024
Thoreen “June” Fankhanel passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at River Pointe in Moorhead, MN.
Thoreen “June” Joann Johnson was born on April 25, 1934, on the family farm near Viking, MN to Frank Theodore and Mabel (Simonson) Johnson the sixth of eight children. She attended country school outside of Viking, MN through the 8th grade. During her high school...
Floyd Edward Butenhoff
Feb 20, 2024
Floyd Butenhoff, 96, of Barnesville, MN, passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Eventide on Eighth, in Moorhead, MN.
Services will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 24, 2024, with visitation one hour prior at Comstock Lutheran Church in Comstock, MN, with Reverend Jill Steichen presiding.
Floyd Edward Butenhoff was born Jan 26, 1928,...
Richard Charles Gross
Feb 18, 2024
Richard Charles Gross, born on December 25, 1934, bid farewell to the world on February 18, 2024, at ValleyCare and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. He leaves behind a legacy marked by hard work, dedication, and a passion for improving the lives of those around him. His educational pursuits were equally noteworthy as he graduated from Pulaski High School in 1952...
Emma Josephine Randklev
Feb 17, 2024
Emma Randklev passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, February 17, at Eventide Care Center in Moorhead, MN at the age of 103.
She was born August 24, 1920, in Vassar, Manitoba to August and Rose Schindler. After fire destroyed the family business, in 1939 Emma moved with her parents, and siblings Ray, Floyd, and Millie to Barnesville, joining other family members...
Robert "Bob" Alan Olson
Feb 14, 2024
Robert "Bob" Alan Olson, of Wolverton, MN; beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on February 14, 2024, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Bob was born on July 11, 1959, in Moorhead, MN, to Virgil Duwayne and Beverly Ann (Taasas) Olson. Bob's early years were shaped by his connection to Comstock Lutheran Church. He was baptized and confirmed there....
Nicholas "Nick" James Rollie
Feb 13, 2024
Nicholas James Rollie, 49, of Fargo, ND, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN, on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from noon - 2 pm. A time of remembrance and story sharing will begin at 2:00 pm lead by Allen Westby S.A.M. Everyone is encouraged to...
Wally Mulcahy
Feb 3, 2024
Wally Mulcahy, a beloved member of the Barnesville community, passed peacefully on February 3, 2024, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND. He was born on December 10, 1934, on the family farm in Barnesville, MN to Edward and Dora (Nicklay) Mulcahy. Wally was known for his hard work, dedication, and fun-loving personality.
Wally's education started out having attended District 65 country...
Isaac Alexander Schultz
Jan 28, 2024
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Isaac Alexander Schultz, 28, of Fergus Falls, MN on Sunday, January 28, 2024, from a car accident.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 2:00-4:00 pm at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN, with a time of Remembrance at 4:00 pm.
Isaac was born on February 24, 1995, to...
James "Jimmy" Robert Mork
Jan 28, 2024
James “Jimmy” Robert Mork, 28, of Barnesville, MN, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN, on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 5-8 pm. Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite band T-shirts. A time of remembrance and story sharing will begin at 6:30 pm.
James Robert Mork was...
Vernon Odell Anderson
Jan 15, 2024
Vernon Anderson, 87, Rogers, Minnesota passed away on January 15, 2024. Following a brief hospital stay, Vernon succumbed to pneumonia complications at Guardian Angels Engel Haus in Albertville, Minnesota under hospice care, his family at his side.
Visitation will be held on Friday January 26, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Dobmeier Funeral Home...
Charles William Winkels
Jan 12, 2024
In Loving Memory of Charles Winkels
Charles William Winkels passed away to his heavenly Father on January 12, 2024, at his homesurrounded by his loving family.
Charlie was born on June 6, 1952, to Herman M. Winkels and Elena B. Winkels. In his early days he hadmore questions than answers. What’s the meaning of life? What is Love? Who loves...
Stacey Lynn Braton
Jan 12, 2024
Stacey Braton, age 53, of Barnesville, MN, formerly of Grafton, ND passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Meadows Care Center in Fargo after a long battle with cancer.
Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Barnesville, MN with Pastor Clay Ellingson officiating.
Visitation will be from 5-8...
Josie Lamb
Jan 10, 2024
Josephine “Josie” Anastacia Nosal was born on February 26, 1927, to Joseph “Joe” and Mary (Setlock) Nosal on the family farm in Alliance Township of Clay County, MN. She was raised and worked on the family farm with her sisters and her parents. She attended school and grew to womanhood in the Barnesville area.
Josie was united in marriage to...
Jerry Mickish
Jan 7, 2024
Jarard “Jerry” Clare Mickish, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on January 7, 2024 in Fargo, ND at the age of 56. He was born on April 20, 1967 in San Mateo, CA to the late Joseph and Jean Mickish.
Jerry's family relocated to Barnesville when he was just six years old, where he would spend his formative...
Janet Peterson
Dec 27, 2023
Janet Peterson, 91, of Barnesville, MN, passed away in her home on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Janet Peterson was born on December 21, 1932 to Stephen “Deac” and Myrtle Beatrice Jeanette (Peterson) McEvers. She grew up on a family farm in rural Elmwood Township, MN and attended grade school in Baker, MN. She then went...
Robert Walter Wellman
Dec 25, 2023
Bob Wellman, 85, peacefully passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. Bob was a devoted Catholic, who carried his cross with dignity, courage, strength, and devotion. Bob, the son of Walter and Teresa Wellman was born, May 7, 1938 in Walled Lake, Michigan. He grew up on the family...
Charles Michael Siggerud
Dec 25, 2023
Charles Siggerud passed away unexpectedly in his home on the morning of December 25, 2023. Charles was born on May 27, 1942 to Kalmer and Stella (Haugrud) Siggerud at the family home in Tansem Township. His dad died before his birth, and he was raised by step dad John Swenson. He attended two different country schools through the 8th grade...
Delores Lanning
Dec 23, 2023
Delores M. (Meyer) Lanning was born on February 7, 1936 to Jack and Helen Meyer in Sidney, MT. She had an older brother David and a twin sister Beverly. She grew up in Sidney, MT and graduated high school in 1955. She and her sister worked at the local movie theater. Her mother was an amazing seamstress and made many...


