Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Redwood Falls & Morgan, Minnesota

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...

Mary Lou Burtzel

Mary Lou Burtzel

Oct 15, 2025

Mary Louise Burtzel, lovingly known as Mary Lou, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the age of 98. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Mary Lou lived a full and faith-filled life rooted in love, service, and simple joys. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Catherine's...

Mary Lou Butzer

Mary Lou Butzer

Sep 29, 2025

Mary Lou Butzer, age 92, of Morton, MN, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at her residence. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at St Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, MN. with luncheon to follow service. Burial will take place at a later date at Fort Snelling in Minneapolis. Visitation...

Glenn "Blondie" Blomeke

Glenn "Blondie" Blomeke

Sep 29, 2025

Glenn “Blondie” Blomeke, age 95, of Morgan, MN passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Gil Mor Manor Nursing Home in Morgan, MN. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Church in Morgan, MN with full military honors. Burial at St. Michael’s Catholic Church Cemetery, then lunch to follow....

Marietta "Etta" S. Weber

Marietta "Etta" S. Weber

Sep 28, 2025

Marietta "Etta" S. Weber, age 77, of Morgan, MN passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the St. John's Lutheran Home in Springfield, MN. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at St. John's Church in Morgan, MN with lunch to follow. Visitation will be held two hours prior to her service at...

Gerald "Jerry" Simning

Gerald "Jerry" Simning

Sep 27, 2025

Gerald ‘Jerry’ Simning, age 74, of Redwood Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Centre Care in Redwood Falls, MN. Funeral Services are pending at this time.

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

Blessed be his memory.

Judy A. Reek

Judy A. Reek

Sep 22, 2025

Judy A. Reek, age 69, of Belgrade, MN, and formerly of Redwood Falls, MN passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Belgrade Nursing Home in Belgrade. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at St Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Danube, MN with lunch to follow at the church. Following the luncheon burial...

Eugene Sand

Eugene Sand

Sep 17, 2025

Eugene “Gene” H. Sand, age 92 of Redwood Falls, MN, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at River Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Redwood Falls. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Nelson-Hillestad Funeral Home in Redwood Falls, with burial to follow in the Redwood Falls Cemetery, with full Military Honors. A...

Betty Woelfel

Betty Woelfel

Aug 25, 2025

Betty L. Woelfel, age 95, of Redwood Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 12, 2025 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, MN, with lunch to follow, then burial at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Seaforth, MN. Visitation will...

Eugene Fuchs

Eugene Fuchs

Aug 24, 2025

Eugene Fuchs, age 93 of Morgan, MN, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at HCMC in Minneapolis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Morgan with burial to follow at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Morgan. A visitation will be held prior...