All Obituaries

Joseph Dale Knase, 28, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. He was born May 25, 1992 in Buffalo, MN to Steven and Marcia (Barthel) Knase. Joey marched to the beat of his own drum, some would say he ran more than marched. He had a love of hunting and fishing from an early age. His inner child always shone through with his attempts at comedy and love of gaming. He wore his heart on his sleeve, a romantic at heart and was willing to help anyone that needed it. He cherished his niece and...

Marialys E. Jonnson Age 83, of Monticello.  Passed away on September 1, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11AM on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at The Church of Saint Henry, 1011 – E 7th Street, Monticello, with visitation one hour prior to Mass.

Richard Tirevold passed away on Tuesday, September 8, at home with family by his side. Richard was born November 23, 1935, to Byron and Minnie (Griese) Tirevold in Emmet County, Iowa.  As a young boy the family moved to western Minnesota to farm.  On January 16, 1965, Richard was joined in marriage with Marilyn (Rung), his wife of 53 years.  They lived in the Monticello area most of their married life and raised their family there. Richard was a loving husband, father,...

Puhek (Snyder), Florence Jean age 103 of Big Lake, passed away Saturday September 5, 2020 in Brainerd.  She is preceded in death by son Gerald Snyder.  Survived by daughter Diane (Andre) Levesque of Maple Grove; 4 granddaughters; 6 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; sister Joan Ponath of Maple Grove.  Florence loved playing with her grandchildren and taking care of her family.  She like to shop and enjoyed her beer.  Please have a toast in her...

Margaret June Nihart Condon, 91, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at home in Monticello.  She was born June 16, 1929 in Dover, MN to Lawrence and Anna Melvina (Johnson) Nihart.  She grew up in Dover and Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1947. She worked as a bookkeeper for almost 40 years until retirement, including 20 years for Hormel Foods.  Margaret married Robert (Pete) Condon on July 4, 1947.  Their union was blessed with three daughters, Cheryl, Jo and...

Age 80, of Monticello, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Hal; sister, Bunny. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Pat (Fyle); 8 children, Michael, Linda (Andrew), James (Tammy), Darrel, Perry, Terry (Jessica), Tyra and Tiffany.  Also survived by 4 step-children, Neil (Itza), Camille, Bethany (Paul) and Ashley (Scott); siblings, Francis, Julian, James and Anna; many grand and...

Aileen Edwards passed away on Saturday August 15, 2020 in Monticello, MN with family by her side. Aileen was born October 21, 1928 in Superior, Wisc. Preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Marie (Lempi Pasansen), husbands Donald Keuten and Stanton Edwards, Son Dale (Smokey) and daughter Marilyn(West) Paumen and siblings Shirley Cardinal and Elmer Jr. Aileen was preceded in death by significant others Bruce Mitchell  and Wally Brinkley.  Aileen is survived by daughters Donna...

Haldy, Lynn Elizabeth age 69 of Becker, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family, after a brief and vigorous battle with cancer. Lynn was born on January 14, 1951 in Little Falls, MN to Duane and Leone (Larson) Hagstrom. She attended St. Cloud State University, became a Special Education teacher, and then went on to co-found Turning Point ALP in Monticello with Stacy Schultz. This became her proudest life achievement and her legacy lives on in the...

Flynn, Carol Jean age 76 of Big Lake, passed away on Saturday August 15, 2020 at St. Cloud Hospital.  Her parents, two brothers and a son-in-law preceded Carol in death.  She is survived by sons Donald Jr. (Karin), Daniel (Kelly); daughters Jeannie Soltau, Connie Sheehan, Cathy (Justin) Pounds; 9 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brothers Ronnie and Leonard Bottema.  Carol loved being with her children and grandchildren.  She was a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed...

 Richard Nels Hansen Richard Nels Hansen, age 76 of Monticello, passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Minneapolis on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Richard was born on July 11, 1944 in Wright County, Minnesota to Arthur and Myrtle (Papke) Hansen. Richard married Anita Verschuur on October 26, 1963. Together they had one son, Craig. On August 12, 1968 Richard married Terry Lent. They had three children, Darren, Alexx and Adam. On September 19, 2015 Richard and Brenda (Cone) Julien...