All Obituaries

Richard (Dick) Martie, of Monticello, MN, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the age of 83. Dick is survived by his wife, Sally (Sarah Gahr); his children, Richard (Rick), Lisa (partner Margo), Jill (husband Rollie), and Jan (husband Rick); his 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; as well as two brothers, (Russel and Gene Martie).  He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Dorothy Martie. Dick and Sally met at Monticello High School in 1953,...

Theresa passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30th at Park View Care Center in Buffalo, Minnesota.  A private Catholic Service and Interment was held at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery in Big Lake, Minnesota. Theresa was born October 3, 1934 in Winsted, Minnesota to John and Mary (Neumann) Quast.  She retired from Hoffman Engineering after 17 years of service.  Her greatest joy was found spending time with her family. Preceeded in death by husband, James.  Survived by...

Bielefeld Sr., Robert Gene age 83 of Big Lake, passed away on Friday, July24, 2020 at CentraCare Health Center in Monticello.  His son Robert Jr. preceded him in death.  Survived by children Steve (Marcia) of Wyoming, MN, Mark of Backus, Sharon of Monticello, Richard of Ham Lake, Mitch (Lori) of Monticello, Sandy (Jeff) Farnick of Big Lake; 18 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.  Bob loved fishing, hunting, bowling and cribbage.  As per...

Jackson, Robert Charles age 79 of Monticello, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital.  He is survived by his loving wife Deonne (Dee); sons Todd (Danielle Perez) of New York, NY, Scott (Katie) of Plymouth; grandchildren Hannah, Tyler and Jennetta; sister Gail (Michael) Green of Vista, CA.  Bob graduated from the University of Maine and worked in the pulp and paper industry as a Plant Manager and Sales Representative.  He loved his family, pets, reading...

Brian James Groff was, “living the dream,” as he would say. Family life: check. Successful career: check. Travels & adventures: check! He was the best at whatever he set his mind to. We were married for 14 wonderful years, & he was a loving father to our 3 children; Brayden, Jordan, & Brylee. Brian passed away peacefully at home on Saturday July 11th. Cancer came and took his, & our joy away. His battle was less than a year. How robbed he is of the long, long...

Koch, Sue 77, of Monticello, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020.  She is survived by her husband, Fredrick “Rick”; daughter, Tanya (Matthew) Koneczny; brother, In-Sik Jang and grandchildren,  Caitlin and Hayden. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel for immediate family members only.  

Catherine Vogel peacefully passed away June 29, 2020 following a long life and brief illness. Catherine was born the eighth of ten children to James and Ellen (Sexton) Casey on November 11, 1921 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Following her education at Ascension Parish and North High School, she continued to reside in Minneapolis and worked in the Downtown Area (most notably at Cargill). Catherine was joined in marriage to Virgil Vogel on December 28, 1957.  They resided on a farm...

Sutton, (Dahmen) Caroline, age 79 years old of Monticello, MN. Caroline was born in Little Falls, MN. on June 13, 1941 to Lawrence and Sophie  (Pawlu) Dahmen and passed away on July 7, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 infant brothers, Leroy and baby boy Dahmen; daughter, Mary and step-grandson, Christopher.  She is survived by her husband, Floyd Sutton of 55 years; 2 step-children, Ginger and Ronnie; 3 children, Catherine (Mike) Plachy of Monticello, MN....

Our beloved Nicholas Reed Galindo was born October 8th, 2000 and unexpectedly passed away July 5th, 2020 after what we believe to have been complications of undiagnosed Mono.    Nicholas grew up in Monticello and graduated from Monticello High School in 2019. He was a ray of light with a beaming smile. Life of the party, kind, funny, smart and had a beautiful soul. Because he was unique, he caused his parents many sleepless nights, worries but he also gave us so much more in...

Heger, Jim age 79 of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at CentraCare Health Center in Monticello.  He is survived by wife Shirley; sons Bryan (Sue) of Savage, Doug (Kala) of Prior Lake; grandchildren Matthew, Will, Sydney, Kate; brothers Joe, Dick, Nick.  He was a lifetime employee of Honeywell, US Army Veteran, member of Monticello VFW and Legion.  Jim loved golfing, bowling, hunting and fishing. Memorial Visitation will be Friday, June 19, 2020 from 1-3PM...