All Obituaries

Marianne K. Shonyo Age 69 of Monticello Passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026 after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Al and Minnie (Heideman) Fath. Marianne is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Gary Shonyo; son Nathan Fath; brother Lyle Fath; grandchildren Tonya, Lilly, Zuri, Elizabeth, and Mary Ann; great-grandchildren Scarlet, Christopher, Benjamin, McKenzie, Olivia, and Ethan; sister Diane Bauer; and other relatives and friends. Marianne ...

Dwight Richard Charles November 5, 1946 – May 28, 2026 Dwight Richard Charles, age 79, passed away on May 28, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, adventures, and unwavering devotion to his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Pamella; his children, John (Julie), Jody, Jared (Danette), and Josh (Everdawn); and his cherished grandchildren, Justine, Jackie, Björn (Izzy), Beckham, Koen, Eli, Allie, and Micah. He is also survived by his sister, Carolyn; ...

Shirley Anna (Carlson) Schmanski  Age 89 of Monticello Shirley Anna (Carlson) Schmanski, age 89 of Monticello and formerly of Holdingford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 22, 2026. Shirley is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, Richard “Dick” Schmanski; children Jim (Kathy) Schmanski, Jolene (Joe) Mollenhoff, Julie Pittman (friend Jeff Murray), Janine (Bruce) Kopff, and Jennifer Thienes (Dave Hinnenkamp); grandchildren James ...

Age 73Longtime Monticello ResidentPassed away peacefully on May 22, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents Philip E. and Elsie (Carlson) Wipper; siblings Les, Jack, Lanny, and Laurie Wipper; husband Gary Schultz; mother and father-in-law Norwin “Rockie” and Phyllis Schultz; and nephews Noah Lindenfelser, Jacob Wipper, Jayme Wipper, and Patrick Schultz. Connie was born on December 12, 1952 in Saint Cloud, MN but was raised in Monticello. She graduated from Monticello High School ...

Warren Clarence Johnson, 90, of Big Lake died peacefully at his home on May 16, 2026, of natural causes. He was born March 17, 1936 in Duluth, Minnesota, and was a resident of Hermantown. He was also a former resident of Forest Lake and Chisago City. Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Alvina Johnson; wife Patricia; and nephew, Mark Erickson. He is survived by his three daughters, Laurie (Dean) Pelofske of South Dakota, Doreen (Dan) Vollhaber of Elk River, and ...

Hilary Joan Hoglund (Wise), age 78 of Elk River Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, May 9th 2026 surrounded by the family she treasured so much. She was born in Nottingham England on May 17th, 1947 to Elaine and Arthur Wise. Our Mother lived a life filled with love, laughter, kindness, creativity and generosity. She was an avid gardener, wonderful cook, talented photographer, and incredibly smart with wit, humor and an immense vocabulary that helped her win at Scrabble everytime. Not only ...

Donald K. Evenson Jr., known by most as Donny, passed away on April 30, 2026, at the age of 68. He was born to Donald K. Evenson Sr. and Arlene M. Harrington on September 16, 1957. Donny graduated from high school in Nevis, Minnesota, and proudly served his country for four years in the United States Navy. In 1986, he married the love of his life, Beth Evenson. Donny spent his working years in the concrete industry, serving as a lead foreman with Hanson Spancrete, and later with Molins, ...

Bob Somerville, of Monticello, the city he loved and served. Bob, age 78, five days short of 79, passed away peacefully in St. Cloud on April 30, 2026. He was born to parents Derwin M. and Lillian (Avery) Somerville in Brainerd on May 5, 1947. He graduated from Brainerd High School with the Class of 1965. He then attended Staples Vo-Tech for Mechanical Tool Design for three years. He worked at various manufacturing facilities in engineering. He participated in drag racing while going to ...

Henry J. Blonigen age 72 passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 29th with his wife Carolyn by his side. Henry was born October 20th, 1953, to Dan and Irene (Seifert) Blonigen. He graduated from Monticello High School in 1972. He married his high school sweetheart Carolyn (Nesenson) Blonigen on November 16th, 1974. They shared 51 years of marriage. He was a construction builder at Blonigen Builders alongside his father and brother Jim. After his construction days, he was a bus ...

  Born on July 14, 1925, passed away in Ladysmith, WI on April 28, 2026. She was born and raised in Montevideo, MN and was a teacher in a one room schoolhouse. She moved to Morris, MN where she and her husband Bob owned Bob’s Bakery. She loved to travel, sew, and was an avid reader. She was known for her coffee and card parties. Her faith was an important part of her life. Lorraine is survived by children James (Jane) Norman, Sarah (Tim) Arnett; grandchildren Collin Arnett, ...