Obituaries

  • Rebecca “Becky” Foreman, 78

    Rebecca “Becky” Foreman died May 9, 2025. She was 78. Rebecca Kay Hendrickson was born Nov. 2, 1946, to Heimer and Mildred Hendrickson of Kingston. She graduated with honors from Kimball High School in 1964, and later North Park College in Chicago, and the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Becky was a generous, loving, and gentle…

  • Larry Snodgrass, 87

    Larry Snodgrass, 87

    Larry Snodgrass of Eden Valley died Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Meeker County Memorial Hospital in Litchfield. He was 87. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Eden Valley. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. that morning. Lunch will follow at Sassie’s Tavern (formerly…

  • Darrel Schmidt, 92

    Darrel Schmidt, 92

    Darrel Schmidt of South Haven died Friday, May 23, 2025, at St. Cloud Hospital. He was 92. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Kimball United Methodist Church with Pastor Lori Artner officiating. Burial will follow at Fair Haven Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, and 10-11 a.m.…

  • Richard “Rick” Kinzer, 79

    Richard “Rick” Kinzer, 79

    Richard “Rick” Kinzer died Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by family. He was 79. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 16, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, with visitation to follow at 12 p.m. Richard Lee Kinzer was born Nov. 6, 1945, in Watkins…

  • Melva Albers, 81

    Melva Albers, 81

    Melva Albers of Gaylord died Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. She was 81. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 22, at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop with Pastor Bob Miner officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, May…

  • Bernadine “Berni” Konsor, 63

    Bernadine “Berni” Konsor, 63

    Bernadine “Berni” Konsor of Kimball died Saturday, May 17, 2025, under the love and care of her family and hospice. She was 63. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kimball with Rev. Dr. James Gimbel officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday…

  • Merlin Stelton, 94

    Merlin Stelton, 94

    Merlin Stelton of Watkins died Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Hilltop Health Care Center in Watkins. He was 94. A private family graveside service will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Watkins. Merlin Michael Stelton was born March 23, 1931, to Vernon and Edna (Stelten) Stelton in Kimball. He graduated from high school…

  • Raymond Stewart, 88

    Raymond Stewart died Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk rapids. He was 88. Raymond R. Stewart was born May 26, 1936, in Clearwater to Donald and Sadie (Driver) Stewart. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and he was stationed in Korea. He was a farmer who lived…

  • Payton Hanan, 26

    Payton Hanan, 26

    Payton Hanan of Kimball died tragically Wednesday, April 30, 2025, as the result of an automobile accident near Cokato. He was 26. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kimball with Rev. Dr. James Gimbel officiating. Burial will follow at Kimball Cemetery. Visitation will be…

  • Joyce Smith, 81

    Joyce Smith of South Haven died Monday, April 21, 2025, at St. Cloud Hospital with her husband and family by her side. She was 81. A celebration of life will be held from 1-3 p.m. Monday, April 28, at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Joyce Myllykangas was born Oct. 1, 1943, in Kingston…