Obituaries
Stella Fonteyn, age 79, of Staples, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on July 7, 2025.
Stella was born on July 26, 1945, in Long Prairie, MN, to Henry and Augusta Robben. She earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree and dedicated 35 years of compassionate care...
Jeanne Elaine Rooney, age 81, of Prior Lake, passed peacefully in the presence of her beloved family on Friday, June 6, 2025, at McKenna Crossing.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held June 12, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake with Father Tom Walker presiding.
Jeanne was laid to rest at...
The funeral service for Richard “Dick” Allen of rural Staples, was held Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Domian-Anderson Chapel in Bertha.
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, Richard passed away with family by his side at the Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie, with attentive care by the staff and...
Robert W. Choate, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday afternoon, December 31, 2024, after a five-year battle with lung cancer.
A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at 3 p.m. at the Motley United Methodist Church, 847 3rd Ave. S, Motley, MN on Monday, July 7. The family will...
Funeral services for Richard “Dick” Allen of rural Staples, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Domian-Anderson Chapel in Bertha. Visitation will be held at the chapel on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, Richard passed away with...
Jeanette (Marden) Warner passed away April 26, 2025, at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena.
Graveside services will be held on Sunday, July 6 at Leaf River Cemetery, 12195 170th Street Wadena, MN 56482.
Jeanette was born September 19, 1935, to Luke and Margaret Marden in Staples.
After high school, she...
Richard “Rick“ Lee Wise, 67, of Staples passed away June 7, 2025 at Lakewood Health System Care Center, Staples.
A service of remembrance and celebration will be held Tuesday, June 24 at 11:00 a.m. at the Motley Free Methodist Church, Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. at the church.
Richard was...
Dennis “Denny” George Rach, 71, of Aitkin died Monday, June 9, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 40 Club Convention Center in Aitkin.
Denny was born August 29, 1953 the son of Alfred and Lorraine (Plautz)Rach in Long Prairie. He grew up in...
Joretta (Jerry) Jasmer, 85, of Staples, passed away June 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, June 16, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Joretta, daughter of...
Jeanne Lois (Smith) Brown, 82, of Staples, passed away peacefully June 7, 2025, at the Lakewood Health System Care Center. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final moments.
Funeral services will be held Weds., June 11, at 11:00 a.m. at the Motley Free Methodist Church. Burial will...
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