All Obituaries

Witschen, Robert J. age 80 of Monticello, passed away on October 27, 2019 at the CentraCare Health Center in Monticello.  He was born on November 10, 1938 in Foley, MN TO John and Theresa (Schmitz) Witschen.  Memorial service will be on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 5 PM at the Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel, 250 East Broadway in Monticello.  Memorials are preferred to Lourencia’s Victory.

Mark Raymond Tischbirek, age 54 of Paynesville, MN passed away Nov 16th 2019 at St. Cloud Hospital due to massive stroke.  He was born in Monticello, MN on Jan 17, 1965 to Raymond and Delores (Woolhouse) Tischbirek.  He attended Big Lake High School.  Marks hobbies included working with wood, hunting and fishing.  Mark is survived by sisters, Jean (Louis) Baas of Paynesville, MN; Marie Tischbirek of Paynesville, MN; Brothers, Ed Tischbirek of Big Lake and David (Shelley)...

Lydia Wang, age 90 and 29 year resident of Monticello, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.  She was born April 29, 1929 in Sumatra, Indonesia, the Daughter of Jayson and Fong-Tji Lie. Before immigrating to the United States, she was a cherished English teacher in Taiwan. After immigrating to the United States, Lydia and her family eventually moved to Monticello in 1991 and started a hotel and restaurant, Chin Yuen, with her Daughter and Son-in-law.  She was the welcoming...

Barthel, Beatrice Loy age 90 of Monticello, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at CentraCare Health Center in Monticello.  She is survived by husband Gerald; sons Michael(Jovel) of Monticello, Brad of Big Lake, Robert(Jeri) of Zimmerman; daughter Jeanne Swanson of Big Lake; and many grand, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Beatrice was preceded in death by her son Dana.  A Memorial Gathering will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 4 – 6 PM at...

Age 93, of Brooklyn Park.  Passed away on October 29, 2019.  Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Lola (Lapham) Dibley; sister, Eunice Burns. Proud WWII Navy Veteran and American Legion member.  Teacher of Music and Math.  Worked 10 years as a carpenter.  Active member of the United Methodist Church, serving as choir director for many years and as a certified lay speaker.  Member of Sons of Norway. Square Dance caller.  An avid railroad enthusiast, he...

Lisa Margaret Kinler (Niggeler) July 6th 1958 - October 27th 2019 Lisa Kinler (Niggeler) age 61, formerly of New Hope, MN, was called home to Heaven on October 27th, 2019 after succumbing to dementia.  Lisa was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Lillian Niggeler. Lisa is survived by her children- Daughters Brooke (Aaron) Bowman and Danielle (Branden) Stover, and son Andrew Hill; grandchildren- Kaleb, Tyler, Krystil, Gabriel, and Jaxtyn; Siblings- Fred (Becky) Niggeler, Joseph...

Carol L. Davis of Big Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at the CentraCare Health Care Center in Monticello, Minnesota.   Carol was born on December 22, 1937, to Lee and Violet Studanski in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Big Lake High School, Big Lake, Minnesota. Carol was married to Dale Davis on July 16, 1960.   She enjoyed playing horseshoes, bowling, watching the Twins and Vikings, pulltabs and her scratch-offs. She also...

Cázares, Lydia Avila age 79 of Delano, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at The Estates of Delano Nursing Home.  She is preceded in death by sons Ramiro Jr. and Xavier R.; survived by daughter Veronica Y. (Joshua) Euerle of Becker; granddaughters Allie-Rose R.D. and Jocelyn M.; ex-husband Ramiro.  Private services will be held at a later date.

Duane W. Carlson went home to be with his Heavenly Father on 10/29/19 at the age of 80.  He was born 11/11/38 to John & Lucille in Canby, MN. He was a long time resident of Monticello, MN. Duane was an Independent Insurance Agent & used his business D.W. Carlson Agency as a ministry. He was also involved with the Gideons & Jail Ministry. Duane was also an avid hunter & fisherman. He loved the outdoors & farming on his hobby farm. Duane is preceded in...

Menzhuber, Lowell Frances, age 86 of Monticello.  Preceded in death by sons, Tim and Mike.  Survived by son, Joe; daughter, Jan (Steve) Vandivort; grandchildren, Kamrie, Dustin, Steven, Nicholas and Alicia; great grandson, Wyatt.  Funeral service Friday, October 25, 2019, 10:30 AM Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel 250 E. Broadway Monticello, MN. With visitation 1 hour prior to service.  Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.  Arr. Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel 763-295-2918...