obituaries

Sep 26, 2026

Roger Alvin Sorum was born on August 19, 1938, in Montevideo, MN, to Alvin Bernard and Clara (Anderson) Sorum. He was baptized, confirmed, and a lifelong member of Bergen Lutheran Church in rural Granite Falls, MN. Roger attended elementary and high school in Clarkfield, graduating with the class of 1956. Roger farmed and drove a milk truck for a number...

Sep 25, 2026

DeWayne was born on January 11, 1944, in Montevideo, to Arthur and Lucille (Anderson) Hermanson. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Boyd, Minnesota.

DeWayne graduated valedictorian from Boyd High School in 1962 before attending the University of Minnesota, where he studied Mathematics and Agriculture. Following graduation, he joined the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1973....

Aug 20, 2026

Clifford “Cliff” James Sorensen was born December 21, 1938, to Harvey and Dorothy (Bock) Sorensen in Milford Township, rural Essig, MN. He attended country schools by Comfrey and Butterfield, MN. He married Marlys Ericson on May 13, 1967, in Cottonwood, and they welcomed Melanie and Cyle to their family. Cliff worked for the City of Sleepy Eye for over 30...

Aug 2, 2026

Wendy Joy (James) Alleckson, age 71 of Tyler, MN, died on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. In accordance with Wendy's wishes, no services will be held. Blessed be her memory.

Jul 6, 2026

Carol Lorraine Engel was born on August 19, 1948, to Carl and Lorraine Swanson in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. She was raised in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1966.

After high school, Carol moved to Minneapolis and worked at Munsingwear. It was later, while working at Honeywell in St. Louis Park, that she met the love of...

Jun 8, 2026

Forbes Hanson, 86, of Clarkfield MN, passed into eternity on Monday June 8, 2026, at CentraCare Hospital, Monticello, MN. Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 5 to 7 PM, with a prayer service beginning at 6:30 PM, at the J.H. Lynner Funeral Home in Clarkfield. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, June 17, at 12 PM at the...

Jun 1, 2026

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at 12 PM, at Clarkfield City Cemetery.

Dale Elon Anderson, a man whose life spanned nearly a century, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, in Bend, Oregon. He was just forty-nine days shy of his 98th birthday. Born on July 19, 1928, in Clarkfield, Minnesota, to Albin and Ruth...

May 26, 2026

Richard Dean Haugen was born on November 7, 1939, in Clarkfield, Minnesota to Conrad and Perle (Anderson) Haugen. He graduated from Clarkfield High School and entered the United States Air Force in 1962 where he was stationed in Colorado, Florida, California, and his favorite location, Tucson, Arizona. He was an aircraft weapons specialist in a pilot training wing and had...

May 25, 2026

Dale, a brother to Bonnie and Kathryn Knutson, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Appleton Area Hospital at the age of 80. He was born May 12, 1946, at the hospital in Dawson, MN, to Merril and Theressa (Johnson) Knutson, who had the Knutson hardware and implement store in Boyd. Dale graduated from college and received a degree...

May 16, 2026

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Greg.

Gregory Allen Koepp was given life by his creator and was born on October 29, 1954, the child of Reuben and Alma (nee Thorsteinson). On December 5, 1954, he was baptized...

Apr 14, 2026

Alvern “Vernie” Johnson, age 87 of Clarkfield, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital with loving family by his side. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 5-8 PM with a prayer service beginning at 5 PM at the J.H. Lynner Funeral Home in Clarkfield. Visitation will continue Friday, April 24, at 10...

Mar 22, 2026

Constance "Connie" Adell was born on March 11, 1940, to Clifford and Mary (Mattison) Gustad in Heron Lake, MN. She was confirmed at Big Bend Lutheran Church and attended Appleton High School, graduating in 1957. Following high school, Connie attended Fergus Falls Teachers' Training and obtained her teaching license. She taught country school, first through sixth grade, in rural...

Mar 21, 2026

Sharyl Ulrich, age 77, of Clarkfield, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11 AM at the United Methodist Church of Montevideo with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment will be in the Clarkfield City Cemetery. In lieu...

Mar 21, 2026

Robert "Bob" Molstad was born on August 29, 1932, in Wabasso, MN, to Leo and Dorothy (Bergen) Molstad. He graduated from Cottonwood High School before enlisting in the United States Navy, serving his country valiantly until his honorable discharge from the service in 1960. Bob was very proud of his military service and could regale visitors with many stories...

Mar 6, 2026

Bennie Axel Benson was born on May 19, 1945, to Florence (Peterson) and Fred Benson.  Bennie passed away at the age of 80 at Luther Haven on March 6, 2026. Visitation with the family will be on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 4 to 6 PM at the J.H. Lynner Funeral Home in Clarkfield. Visitation will continue on Saturday,...

Jan 12, 2026

Leslie Wayne Craig was born on December 17, 1931, in Clarkfield, MN, to parents, Benjamin and Inez (Ferguson) Craig. He graduated from Clarkfield High School in 1949 before enlisting in the United States Navy, serving during the Korean War. Les was very proud of his military service and volunteered for the Granite Falls American Legion Honor Guard. He spent...

Nov 5, 2025

Michael D. Laechelt was born October 27, 1956, at the Clarkfield Hospital in Clarkfield, MN, to Merlyn and Alice Laechelt.  Michael was one of 6 children.  As the oldest of the boys, he, Mark, and his little brother, Merle, were the best of friends.  As anyone would tell you he always had an outstretched hand to shake and a...

Oct 27, 2025

Ruth Anita Caroline was born on January 8, 1926, to Theodore and Jenny (Benson) Friberg at the family home in Clarkfield, MN. She was the youngest of 9 children and grew up in that home, attending school in Clarkfield. She was baptized and confirmed at First English Lutheran Church, now Augustana, and was involved in music from an early...

Oct 15, 2025

Loren Michael "Mickey" Peterson was born on May 31, 1953, in Clarkfield, MN, to Loren and Marlowe (Lee) Peterson. Mickey attended Clarkfield High School before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1969. After his time in the service, Mickey attended Canby Vo-Tech for auto mechanic and worked at several auto dealerships in both Arkansas and Minnesota. He also...

Oct 6, 2025

Dorothy Rasmussen, of Clarkfield, died on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Clarkfield Care Center at the age of 92.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the J.H. Lynner Funeral Home in Clarkfield with Rev. Matthew Danielson officiating.

Visitation will be held for one hour...