All Obituaries

In Memory of Jaimie Ann Ley Jaimie Ann Ley died unexpectedly November 3rd 2020.  Preceded in death by her grandparents, Ron Ley, Russell and Mary Ulferts.  Survived and will be missed by her parents, Timothy Ley and Ann Louise; brother, Daniel Silva and Thomas Ley; sister, Erika Ley; grandmothers, Patricia Millard, Penny Ley; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Celebration of Jaimie’s Life at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel,...

Born on June 22, 1925 to parents Carl & Sophia (Wackerhahn) Minard in Waterloo, Iowa, where he spent most of his life. The past 7 years were spent in Monticello, MN. On September 1, 1945, Jim was united in marriage to Betty Piel. They would go on to share over 75 years of marriage together! Jim worked as a butcher at Rath Packing Company for over 40 years and then in maintenance at Heartland Inn Motel for over 20 years. Jim loved the Lord and his family. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Preceded by parents, Francis & Leona (Sullivan) Neutz; siblings, Jerry, Louis "Lewey" and Edith; granddaughter, Justine; and many loved ones. Survived by beloved husband of 60 years, Richard "Tweety"; children, Todd, Holly (Corey), Doreen (Ryan), Shelley (Andy), Jeannene (Bob), Linda (Jan); 21 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter.  Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, 7/28/21 with visitation 1 hour prior to...

Robert Edward Yarco, 89, passed away on July 12, 2021 at his home in Monticello, MN with his family by his side.  Robert was born on November 3, 1931 in Dutch Creek, WY to Susan and Paul Yarco.    In 1935, Susie and the children left Wyoming for Kootnie, ID.  In 1941, at the age of 6, they moved to Minnesota.  In 1947, at the age of 15, he lied about his age and joined the army.  He served at Fort Knox, KY, Big Delta, AK and Fort Benning, GA.   After...

  Leland John Schut was born October 29, 1930 in Corinna Township (southwest of Silver Creek) in Wright County, Minnesota, to John and Laura (Klemz) Schut.  He died on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota, at the age of 90 years, 8 months, and 16 days.             Leland was baptized into the Christian faith by Rev. A. Cloeter on November 23, 1930 and affirmed his faith in his Lord...

Peg “Margaret” Henneman, 63, passed away Tuesday, July 13th at Monticello Hospital with close family by her side.  Peg was born December 18th, 1957 in St. Cloud, MN to Andrew and Eleanor (Helterline) Hennemann. Peg was a passionate reader since early childhood.  She often read at all hours of the day and night.  Peg loved the outdoors and was an avid angler throughout her life.  She spent countless hours on the water fishing with her family and friends,...

Ruth Ann Atkinson went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2021. Ruth was born on October 25th, 1956, in Little Falls, MN to James and Isabelle (Schindler) Atkinson.  Ruth graduated from St. Francis High School and went on to earn a degree in Speech Pathology from St. Cloud State University. She worked as a Speech Clinician and Special Education teacher in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose school district for 34 years before retiring in 2015. During her tenure, she continued to further her...

 Derosier, Dean Paul of Monticello, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Dean was born October 24, 1968 in St. Paul, MN the son of Elmer and Betty (Burton) Derosier.  Dean was the second of three children and grew up in White Bear Lake. He graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1987. He went on to attend North Dakota State University where he completed his Bachelor’s degree. Dean worked for many years at Options, Inc. in Big Lake as a Program...

Arlene M. Smith (nee Ingram), age 105 of Monticello, MN, passed into her eternal home with the Lord on May 10, 2021. She was born in Big Lake, MN on December 15, 1915 to Orrin Ingram and Viola (Tischer) Ingram. Arlene was a lifelong resident of Big Lake and spent the last 12 years of her life as a resident of St. Benedict’s Senior Community in Monticello. She was married in 1936 to Lyle Smith and together they had two sons: Peter and...

A funeral service will take place on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 12:00 PM at the Community United Methodist Church (9225 Jason Ave. NE, Monticello, MN), with visitation taking place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM the day of, also at the church. Interment will take place immediately following at the Riverside Cemetery of Monticello, MN.   Kenneth Shultz passed away peacefully at his home, on Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was 98 years old. Kenneth was born at home on the family farm...