All Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alec Gray, a beloved man who warmed countless hearts throughout the world. Alec passed away peacefully on April 27th, 2024, at the age of 92, in the presence of his loving wife, Mary. Born in Washington, D.C., Alec attended school in Virginia, then graduated from Mercersburg Academy in 1950. He went on to Dartmouth College, where he graduated in 1954 with a degree in history. After college, he served in the U.S. Army, conducting...

Delores "De" Lanz of Clearwater, MN passed away on March 24th 2024 at the age of 102. She resided at Park View Care Center in Buffalo, MN and was loved, comfortable, and happy during her time there. She is survived by her children, Sharron (Max) Berthiaume, Darrell Lanz, Lyle Lanz, and Renee Lanz; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry (Spike) Lanz, whom she was married to...

Arlene Hazel Voecks, age 87 of Monticello, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was born in Blue Earth County on July 14, 1936 to Orville and Florence (Kermeen) Brooks. Arlene attended Mankato State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics Education. She was a dedicated home economics teacher at Albert Lea High School for 5 years, and food product scientist with Cargill for 25 years until her...

Elizabeth “Liz” Rose Mathison passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024,  in Monticello, MN. Born to Ida Olga (Myrom) and Amund J. Torgelson on June 10,1938 in Big Bend Township – rural Milan, MN, Liz’s life was a tapestry of love, family, and hospitality. Liz’s journey began in Milan, where she grew up with her sister, Marian, and parents in rural Milan. She was baptized and confirmed in Big Bend Lutheran Church. Her childhood was filled with the simple...

Vincent Robert Hasslen (Ferrante), of Big Lake, passed away peacefully on April 24th 2024.  Visitation Services will take place beginning at 4:00 PM, on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at Peterson-Grismo Funeral Chapel in Monticello, Minnesota. A celebration of life will take place at 6:00pm immediately following the visitation. Vincent was born to Stephanie Ferrante (Hasslen) on September 6, 2004, in Monticello, Minnesota. He resided most of his life in Big Lake, before taking to the road for...

Dorothy Jean Hultberg joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on April 11, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital with her family by her side. Dorothy Jorgensen was born on January 28, 1943 to Frederick and Gertrude Jorgensen in Mayville, North Dakota. Due to unfortunate family issues, she eventually ended up with a wonderful foster family, the Carlsons in Staples, Minnesota. She graduated from Staples High School in 1961. After graduation, she attended Wadena Area Vocational Technical Institute and...

Bruce McNickle was born in Lexington, Nebraska on December 22, 1945, and he died on April 5, 2024 in Monticello, Minnesota after a two-month battle with pancreatic cancer. His father Clark McNickle was a farmer, and his mother Alma McNickle was a high school teacher of English and Art. Bruce went to the University of Nebraska and received Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Psychology. During those years, he met his wife Ann, served his country as an Officer in the...

Janice Marie (Berthiaume) Culp, age 71 of Heimdal, ND (formerly of Becker, MN) passed away March 28, 2024, at St Aloisius Hospital in Harvey, ND.  Visitation will be Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel, 250 E Broadway, Monticello.  Funeral service will be on Thursday, Aprill 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel, with visitation starting at 10:00 AM.  Pastor Teresa Nelson will be officiating.  Burial will be in the...

Barbara Jean Thorpe, age 88, of Monticello passed away on March 27, 2024. She was born in Hopkins, MN to Gilbert and Mildred Lauman, February 2, 1936. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, gardening, bird watching, and raising chickens; in her younger years she read numerous books; enjoyed fishing, mudding, and horseback riding at the cabin; and teaching Sunday school at the Palisade Assembly of God. Above all, she cherished her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Barbara will be...

Carol “Carrie” Theisen (Thielmann) Our dearly loved Mom, age 90 of Monticello, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024. She was born in Cold Spring, Minnesota on January 18, 1934.  Preceding her in death are her parents; Lawrence and Loretta (Keppers) Thielmann; beloved husband Archie; and siblings Gina, Doc, Cy, Vaya, Almie, Noney and Mary. Survivors include her children Jeffrey Theisen, Ruth (David) Braun, Brad (Marci Mueller) Theisen, and Amy (Nick) Walz;...