All Obituaries

Steensgard, Margot Ardis age 93 of Monticello passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at CentraCare Health in Monticello.  She was preceded in death by grandsons Michael Christian Steensgard and Benjamin Robert Steensgard.  She is survived by her husband of 68 ½ years, Robert; sons Mark (Dawn) of St Francis, Paul (Annette) of Champlin, David (Ann) of Burnsville; daughter Dawn (Lee) Strong of Zimmerman; sister Muriel Foehringer; brother Duane Peterson; and many grand, great...

Torres, Guerrero “Polo” age 61 of Monticello, passed away at his home on Friday, March 8, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his father Horacio Torres.  Survived by wife Margarita Aguirre; daughters Laura Torres (husband Freddy) of Monticello, Mayra Torres (husband George) of Levelland, TX, Ruth Torres (husband Cesar) of Mexico; granddaughters Alexa and Diana Gallegos; mother Eduarda Martinez; and many brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews.  Funeral service will...

Age 67, of Austin, TX, formerly of Monticello, MN, passed away March 11, 2019 at the Quiet Oaks Hospice in St. Augusta, MN. Don was born on November 27, 1951 in Bismarck, N.D., the third child of Walter and Kathryn (Rohrich) Bauer. He was raised in Steele, N.D. and graduated from Steele High School in 1969. He is preceded in death by his father Walter. Don is survived by his mother, Kathryn; two daughters, Delaine (Ken Lindsay) and Dawn Bauer; three grandsons, Colton, Brennan and Archer...

Richard J. LeClaire, age 69 of Monticello, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Nina; children; grandchildren; and great grandchildren, one brother and four brothers. Richard served 22 years in the Army as an Airborne Ranger Medic at Vietnam. He was enlisted and deployed for the Army Reserves to Desert Storm. He loved fishing, canning, gardening, bowling, and loved his animals, especially dogs. Giving was a big part of Richard’s life,...

   Teresa J. Potempa, age 68 of Monticello, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019.    She was born in Poland, and grew up in that country when it was still very much under communist rule. As a young woman she pursued studies in nursing, obtaining certification as a Registered Nurse.  She pursued her care for the sick and injured until the dissolution of her marriage compelled her to look to America for new adventures and experiences.    Teresa came...

Richard Allen Bergsten, age 77 of Monticello, passed away on February 14, 2019 due to Mesothelioma. Richard was born on August 20, 1941 to Erland and Hazelle Bergsten. He grew up in Battle Lake, MN. In 1967 he married Linda “The best thing that ever happened in my life.” They built a house and moved to Monticello with their two children in 1973. He became a master electrician and started his own electrical contracting business and kept a hobby farm. In retirement he went to his...

Age 37, of Big Lake.   Born June 13 1981 - Died Feb 27 2019.   Age 37, of Big Lake, Minnesota. Born in Fargo ND, lived in Vancouver WA, Charlotte NC and Big Lake MN. Active baseball and soccer player in NC and graduated from Big Lake High School 2000.  Found a second home for 17 years with Susie and Jesse at Rite Away Auto.  He took great pride in his knowledge of many car models, there wasn't a part he couldn't find.  Enjoyed a fun environment, quick...

   Hattie G. Arnold, age 89 of Monticello, passed away at 1:35AM on Monday, February 18, 2019 at CentraCare Nursing Home after rehabilitation following knee replacement surgery.      Funeral Service will be at 11:00am on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 413 E. 3rd St, Monticello with Pastor Darren Green officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Interment at Riverside Cemetery in Monticello.  ...

Arne Myrabo , 67, died Monday, February 4, at his Monticello home with family by his side. Arne was born May 16, 1951 in Sioux Falls, SD to Dr. Arnold and Irene Myrabo. In 1969 he graduated from Washington Senior High School in Sioux Falls, SD. Then, in 1975, he graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s degree in nuclear engineering. He worked for General Electric in San Jose, CA and later for NSP (Excel Energy) from which he retired in 2010. He married Judy Steineke on...

              Darlene Reed, Monticello, MN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 9th, 2019.  Funeral service will be 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 14th at Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel in Monticello, MN with visitation from 11:00-1:00 prior to service.  Burial will be immediately after the funeral service at Riverside Cemetery in Monticello (weather...