All Obituaries

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Henry’s Catholic Church, Monticello, MN for Dr. Michael A. Wieber, age 77, who passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026. Visitation will be one hour prior. Burial is to take place on a later date. Michael was born on February 8, 1949, in St. Cloud, MN to Sylvester and Hilda (Rieland) Wieber.  Michael joined the Air Force where he proudly served our country from 1975-1978. He married the love of ...

  Age 90, of Monticello Passed peacefully at the Buffalo Hospital on April 3, 2026. Proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Worked for Forster Company and White-Westinghouse Appliances. In retirement he filled his life with the arts and travel. He leaves behind his wife, Mary Lou; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. There will be no services. Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel ~ Monticello. 763-295-2918. www.peterson-grimsmochapel.com

Willard D. Swanson, age 86 of Big Lake, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026 at his residence. He was preceded by his parents Wilfred and Violet (Woolhouse) Swanson. Willard is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Connie; children Tammy (Peter) Gillispie, Rozanne (Doug) Fread, Nettie Danzl, Rhonda Danzl, Sean (Joni) Danzl; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Willard was a lifelong resident of Big Lake where he worked for 38 dedicated years as a ...

Margaret Marie Crummy, age 77,  passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026 with family by her side. She was born on June 22, 1948 to Charles and Mary Simonitsch in Fargo, ND. She grew up in Moorhead, MN on Dudry Court. Margaret attended and graduated from Shanly Catholic High School, in 1966. She then attended Moorhead State University where she received her Bachelors Degree in Education. While in college she met her future husband of 52 years, David Crummy. She was introduced to ...

Age 74, of Monticello, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Kenneth was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Vera Ellois McGrady and Albert Kenneth Smith. He was the oldest of three boys, raised in Mountain Air and Bosque Farms. He graduated from Los Lunas High School in 1969, the same year he moved to Minnesota, where he would build his life and family. In 1979, Kenneth met the love of his life, Diane. They met while working for McDonald’s on Snelling Avenue in Saint Paul. ...

Andra Michelle Olson, 60, of Monticello, MN, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, surrounded by family. Andra was born on November 17, 1965, to Tony and Sharon Iano. She spent her early years growing up in Des Moines, IA, and Lebanon, NJ, before her family settled in Monticello during her middle school years. She graduated from Monticello High School and went on to attend and graduate from Concordia University, St. Paul. On September 5, 1987, Andra married the love of her life, Dan ...

Sandra “Sandy” Lynn Rust (Schirmer), 59, of Monticello, passed away on March 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Sandy loved deeply and lived selflessly. Witty, charismatic, and endlessly thoughtful, she had a gift for making people feel special. She brought laughter into every room, gave the most meaningful gifts, and could turn a simple DIY project into something beautiful. To know her was to experience her generosity, humor, and wholehearted love. She earned her ...

Bradley Keith Jenson, age 74 of Monticello, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was born in St. Cloud on June 23, 1951, the son of Wallace and Jean (Nelson) Jenson. Brad graduated from Milaca High School in 1969. He proudly served in the Army National Guard, being stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana and Fort Sam Houston, Texas, serving as a medic for 6 years. He was a member of the Milaca American Legion Post 178 and Anoka American Legion Post ...

Hibbert “Hib” Winslow Hill, age 90 of Monticello died on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Hib was born November 20, 1935, in Valley City, ND to Samuel and Jean (Zetterberg) Hill. He graduated from Valley City High School in 1954. Hib was united in marriage to Patricia “Pat” Hockenberry in 1954. Hib received his teaching degree from North Dakota State University. He and Pat moved to Red Lake where Hib began his teaching and basketball coaching ...

Dean Allen Benker, 81, of Delano, passed away on February 13, in Parkview Nursing Home. Born on June 23, 1944, in Ovid, Colo, he was the child of Albert and Ruby Benker, Julesburg Colo. Dean worked in agriculture for many years, demonstrating his respect for the land and hard work. In 1989, he returned to college and completed a master’s degree in behavioral psychology—an accomplishment that spoke to his determination and lifelong respect for learning. He went on to work as a ...