Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Redwood Falls & Morgan, Minnesota

Jim Tersteeg

Jim Tersteeg

Jan 12, 2026

James (Jim) Tersteeg, of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, died peacefully in his home surrounded by family, on Monday, January 12, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Redwood Falls. Visitation will precede the service from 10:30 until 12:00 at the church. Lunch will be served following...

Florence Mae Dunlevy

Florence Mae Dunlevy

Jan 10, 2026

Florence Mae Dunlevy, age 106, of Redwood Falls, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in West St. Paul, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 16, 2026, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Marguerite Tetrick

Marguerite Tetrick

Dec 31, 2025

Marguerite A Tetrick, age 97, of Redwood Falls, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025 with family members by her side.

Marguerite was born on June 5, 1928 in Redwood County to Fred and Irene (Schweinfurter) Lechner. She attended country school and graduated from Redwood Falls High School. Following graduation, she worked for Production Credit in Redwood Falls, where she met her future...

Edward Wertish

Edward Wertish

Dec 24, 2025

Edward H. Wertish, age 81, of Redwood Falls, MN, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at River Valley Health & Rehabilitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 2, 2026, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, MN with burial to follow in St. Catherine’s...

Constance "Connie" Kodet

Constance "Connie" Kodet

Dec 23, 2025

Constance "Connie" Kodet age 76, of Morgan, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Gil Mor Manor in Morgan, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Morgan, MN, with burial at a later date in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at...

Lola Dahmes

Lola Dahmes

Dec 21, 2025

Lola M. Dahmes, age 87, of Morgan, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at CentraCare-Redwood in Redwood Falls, MN. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls, with burial to follow in Bethany Lutheran Church cemetery in rural Morgan. Visitation will be held at 4:00 –...

Marion "Mary" G. Lipetzky

Marion "Mary" G. Lipetzky

Dec 19, 2025

Marion G. “Mary” Lipetzky, age 96, of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, went to our heavenly father on 12/19/2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M. on Monday, December 29, 2025 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, MN. Visitation will be held at 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 28, 2025 with prayer service at 3:30 P.M. at...

Doris Ann R. Sandmann

Doris Ann R. Sandmann

Dec 16, 2025

Doris Ann R. Sandmann, age 90, of Morgan, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, surrounded by her family at Gil Mor Manor in Morgan, MN. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

The Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Morgan and Redwood Falls are in charge of the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com.

Doris...

Wilfred Spaeth

Wilfred Spaeth

Dec 15, 2025

Wilfred Ambrose “Bud” Spaeth, of Morgan, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his hometown on December 15, 2025, at the age of 91. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Bud will be remembered for his quiet strength, unwavering faith, and generous spirit. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025 at St. Michael’s...

Ronald Wertish

Ronald Wertish

Dec 9, 2025

Ronald “Ron” J. Wertish, age 75, of Redwood Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, MN with burial to follow in St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held from...

Donald Gunelson

Donald Gunelson

Nov 29, 2025

Donald S. Gunelson, age 72, of Belview, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Parkview Nursing Home in Belview, MN. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, with luncheon to follow at the church. A burial will follow the luncheon at 1:15...

Gary Teick

Gary Teick

Nov 28, 2025

Gary O. Teick, age 79, of Redwood Falls, MN, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Renville Nursing Home in Renville, MN. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Nelson-Hillestad Funeral Home in Redwood Falls, with burial to follow with full Military Honors at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery -...

Richard "Dick" Clements

Richard "Dick" Clements

Nov 24, 2025

Richard “Dick” L. Clements, age 77 of Clements, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at his home in Clements, MN. A private service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are with Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Redwood Falls. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com.

Born on August 23, 1948, Dick served his country with dedication and honor....

James "Jim" P. Daun

James "Jim" P. Daun

Nov 18, 2025

James "Jim" P. Daun, age 85 of Morton, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Parkview Senior Living in Belview, MN. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Nelson-Hillestad Funeral Home in Redwood Falls. A luncheon will be served after the service. He will be laid to rest following the luncheon...

Linda Riner

Linda Riner

Nov 9, 2025

Linda J. Riner, age 77, of Morgan, MN, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, November 9, 2025, the Gil-Mor Manor Nursing Home in Morgan. Linda Joy Riner was born on July 15, 1948, in Costa Mesa, CA.

In her later years, Linda spent time at the Gil-Mor Manor Nursing Home, where she was surrounded by caring staff who became...

Dorothy Mae Jacobsen

Dorothy Mae Jacobsen

Nov 5, 2025

Dorothy M. Jacobsen, age 92, of Springfield, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye, MN. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Springfield, with burial to follow in the Brookville Dannebod Cemetery in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Visitation will...

Leslie "Les" Christians

Leslie "Les" Christians

Oct 31, 2025

Leslie "Les" D. Christians, age 84, of Redwood Falls, MN passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the River Valley Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Redwood Falls, MN. A private family service will be held at a later date.

The Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Morgan and Redwood Falls are in charge of the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent...

Alan Durant

Alan Durant

Oct 29, 2025

Alan L. Durant, age 67, of Morton, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at St. Cloud VA Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025 from Nelson-Hillestad Funeral Home in Redwood Falls. A prayer service will be held at 2:15 p.m. with burial to follow at the Minnesota...

Peggy J. Kuehn

Peggy J. Kuehn

Oct 23, 2025

Peggy J. Kuehn, age 65, of Redwood Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church with burial to follow at the Redwood Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday,...

William Kissner

William Kissner

Oct 18, 2025

William "Bill" Bruce Kissner, 63, was born into this world August 19, 1962 to Warren and Mary Kissner and entered into his perfect eternal life October 18, 2025. Bill's family held a private remembrance gathering at Nelson-Hillestad Funeral & Cremation Services in Redwood Falls; he was interred beside his Mother and Sister in the Belview City Cemetery. Bill is survived by his...