Obituaries

John Lawrence Ogle, 73, of Dassel, Minnesota and Palmview, Texas passed away on Aug 17, 2026, at Quiet Oaks Hospice after a long, arduous struggle with unrelenting health challenges. All of us who loved him are so grateful that during his last weeks he was safe, comfortable and at peace.

Born on Feb 26, 1953 to Lawrence and Frances Ogle in Minneapolis,...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mark Siemers.
His life will be remembered through the family he loved, the friendships he treasured, and the many memories shared with those fortunate enough to know him.

Curtis "Mark" Siemers, 73, passed away on August 13, 2026. Born July 27, 1953, in Milaca, Minnesota, he was the proud son of Wayne and Shirley...

Ward C. Schendel passed away April 23rd, 2026 in Vancouver, WA. Born in Minneapolis, MN, he was the son of Alvin and Lois Schendel (both deceased). His wife, Catherine Schendel, predeceased him. He is survived by his special friend, Lisa Masterson of Portland, OR; his son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Chelsea Schendel of Houston, TX; his sister, Dr....

Jonay Emily Hartman, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the age of 87.
Jonay was born on July 3, 1939, in Montevideo, Minnesota, to Gordon and Florence (Anderson) Lanes. Throughout her life, she called Wisconsin, Texas, and Minnesota home.

Jonay is survived by her daughter Jody Tabor (Pat), her...

Born in Martin, North Dakota on 06/15/33, passed away on 08/09/26.
Joined in marriage on 09/29/56 to Walter A. Meyers for 48 years, who was born on 2/2/27 and preceded Alice in death on 11/11/04.
Survived by only daughter Marsheila (Elliot) Wong; grandchildren Jesse (Heather) Jaskolka, Jill Jaskolka, Kevin Jaskolka; great grandchildren Haileigh (Michael)...

Mary Ann Hammang, formerly of Apple Valley, MN passed away peacefully at the age of 84 in Butler, MO. June 29, 2026. Born November 17, 1941, in Montevideo, MN.
Mary is survived by children; Nicole Smith, Waconia, MN, Jason (Lindsay) Phillips, Archie, MO; four grandchildren Jackie, Robbie, Mila and Kendall; two great-grandchildren Cayden and Callie. Along with...

Joan Elizabeth Kirchoff (Keim), 97, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026 at the Wellstead of Rogers Memory Care. Preceded in death by her husband Willie (Bill) and special friend Gerald (Jerry). Survived by her sons Steven (Elizabeth), Daniel (Denise), Kenneth (Kelly), six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on...

JoAnn Stigsell, Age 92, of Bloomington, MN. Passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026. She was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Preceded in death by husband Wally Stigsell, parents and siblings. Survived by brother Jim Schuffenhauer and sister-in-law Jan Schuffenhauer; her son Gary (Patty) Stigsell and daughter Terri (Sunny)...

Deborah ("Debbie") Joy (Knudson) Seliski was received into heaven on Sunday, August 9, 2026. She will be dearly missed. Debbie was born on May 12, 1954, to parents Robert Oscar Knudson and Joyce Arlene Webster. She was preceded in death by her son, Matthew (Nicole). Debbie is survived by her children, Jessica (Scott) and Adam (Byron), her siblings Jackie...

Beverly Judy Blodgett, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on August 9 at the age of 81, surrounded by family.

Survived by husband, Steve, sons Greg (Debbie) and Tim (Michelle) and daughter Susan Tindal (Jeff). Sister Jean Wibbels. Seven grandchildren Katie, Allie, Matthew, Maxim, Ana, Caleb, and Charlie.

Bev's greatest joy in life was family. Childhood...