All Obituaries

Richard Sylvester was born March 27, 1931, in Hartford Township, Todd County, to Leo & Gertrude (Drayna) Gonsior.  After his graduation from Browerville High School, he moved to the twin cities to work.   Richard was drafted into the US Army on July 11, 1952; he was honorably discharged on July 9, 1954.  Richard was awarded two bronze stars for his service.  On November 1, 1952, Richard married Norma Olmschenk in Missouri. After being discharged Richard and...

A life, so beautiful, deserves a special celebration.  You are invited to help us honor the lives of Darrel and Darlene.  Please bring your stories, your laughs, and your happiness over a life that was lived to the fullest.  The event will take place on July 31st at 1pm at the Peyton homestead.  Food and beverages will be provided by the family.  To help with preparations, we kindly ask that you let us know if you plan to come to this celebratory occasion by July...

Rudolph “Rudy” John, age 85, passed away peacefully at his farm on July 8, 2021, in Long Prairie, MN. Rudy was born on February 25, 1936 in Little Elk Township, Todd County, and was the second youngest of nine children to Stanley John and Anna (Motzko).  He graduated from Browerville High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1956 thru 1958 and was honorably discharged. Rudy married Marlene Lisson on October 27, 1958 and they made their first home on a farm six miles SW...

Jeanette Geisenhof, 89, of Long Prairie, passed away on July 5, 2021 in Long Prairie.  Mass of Christian Burial for Jeanette will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021, 11 a.m. at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie with Fr. Omar Guanchez officiating.   Family and friends may call from 4-8 pm Thursday at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church.  St Mary’s Catholic Women will pray the rosary at 7 p.m.  Visitation will continue one hour prior to the...

Kimberly Ann Maland passed away peacefully on July 3, 2021 with family by her side, at the age of 63.  Kim was born on April 8, 1958 to Kermit and Alice (Wolf) Maland in Long Prairie, MN. Kim graduated from Eagle Bend School in 1976. After graduating, she attended college in Jamestown, ND, then moved to Piedmont, SD, although her time in the Black Hills was short, it forever had a special place in her heart. She later moved back to Eagle Bend where she resided the rest of her life. Her...

Matthew John Michels, 49 of Browerville, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Northshore Estates in Duluth. A Celebration of Life will be held for Matt on Friday, July 23, 2021, at the Clarissa Ballroom, from  5:00 pm. – 8:00 pm. Matt was born February 21, 1972, to John and Linda (Noska) Michels in Robbinsdale. He was baptized at St. Vincent DePaul in Osseo and received his First Holy Communion and was Confirmed at St. Isidore’s in Moran Township. Matt and his sister,...

Lillian Martha was born February 24, 1926, in Reynolds Township, Todd County, to Frank & Edith (Pettit) Boyer.  She married Sakri Kanniainen in 1942.  Lillian worked at an egg station where she candled eggs, managed the laundromat in Little Falls with Sakri, and for many years worked as a home health aide in Little Falls until her retirement.  She was active in the Moose Lodge in Little Falls, where she was famous for her spaghetti sauce for their fundraiser.  After...

Judy was born at St. Cloud Hospital to Joseph and Katherine (Klimek) Czech on March 27, 1942.  She grew up on a dairy farm in Opole and graduated from Holdingford High School in 1960.  Then she went off to St. Paul to work at Prudential Insurance for over 4 years.  In that time, she met the “love of her life” at Ed’s Big Barn in Browerville at a dance.  Lloyd soon joined her in cities after their marriage on September 3, 1962, at Our Lady of Mt. Caramel...

Kelly Fletcher, 53, of Browerville passed away on June 19, 2021.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021, 1:00 p.m., with a visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m., at the Iten Funeral Home in Browerville. Kelly Ann was born on August 25, 1967, in Virginia, Minnesota to Kevin & Margaret (Winger) Fletcher.  She lived her childhood years in Chisolm and later in elementary school she moved to Browerville with her parents.  Kelly attended Browerville High...

Edwin Lunser, 91, of Long Prairie, passed away on June 18, 2021.  Funeral services for Edwin will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at the Iten Funeral Home in Browerville with Pastor Kali Christensen officiating.  Visitation will be held on the day of the funeral from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Burial will be held at the Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery, Long Prairie. Edwin was born April 22, 1930, in Round Prairie Township, Todd County to Emil & Olga...