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Delores Joann Larsen of Sacred Heart died at her home in Willmar on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the age of 90. A memor...
10/17/2026

Delores Joann Larsen of Sacred Heart died at her home in Willmar on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the age of 90.

A memorial service will be held at Sunset Funeral and Cremation Association in Echo, MN at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place at the Ebenezer Cemetery in Sacred Heart, MN.

On March 9, 1936, Delores Joann Bonde was born at home, south of Renville in Sacred Heart Township to Burdeen and Esther (Moline) Bonde. She grew up on the farm and attended country school for eight years at District 11 Southwest of Renville. She then attended high school in Renville graduating in May, 1954. Following graduation, she accepted a position as a secretary working for Attorney James L. Aitchison in Renville. She met and married Glennis A. Larsen from Morgan, MN on January 4, 1955. She continued working at the attorney’s office until May, 1955 when she joined Glenn in California, where he was completing his final year of military service at Fort Baker. They made their home in Sausalito, California. Upon completing his military service, they returned to Minnesota in 1956 and began farming in 1957. Glenn and Delores welcomed 5 children between 1955 and 1966; Kevin, Sheann, Kallyn, Shereen and Klay. Delores returned to work another 4 years as legal secretary for Attorney Aitchison upon returning to Minnesota. Later, she worked at a grocery store, convenience store and decorating center once the children were in school.

She is survived by her children Kevin (Deb) Larsen of Renville, Sheann Mattingly of Bloomfield, KY, Kallyn (Ann) Larsen of Renville, Shereen (Philip) Hauge of Sunburg and Klay (Vernae) Larsen of Spicer. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, Erin Mattingly (Aaron Hamilton), Darby Mattingly, Joseph (Raeann) Mattingly of Bloomfield, KY. Shaylyn (Mike) Tyrrell of Prinsburg, Matthew (Justine) Larsen of Ohio, Nicole Larsen of Renville, Jason Larsen of Willmar, Brielle (Andrew) Ferden of St. Paul, Madison Hauge of Spicer, Nathan Larsen of Sauk Centre, Ryan (Miranda) Larsen of Willmar and Kalina (Peter) George of St. Joseph and fifteen great grandchildren: Logan Tyrrell, Adeline Hamilton, Zoey Mattingly, Isaac Larsen, Rocio Larsen, Evan Larsen, Aubree Larsen, Maya Larsen, Coleson Ferden, Nicholas Larsen, Mikayla Larsen, Julian Larsen, Gabriel Larsen, Theodore George and Elaine George.

She was preceded in death by her parents Burdeen and Esther, her husband Glenn (2005), her son in law Charles Mattingly of Kentucky and one grandson, Travis Larsen of Willmar.

A memorial service commemorating the life of Wendell Knutson, 83, of Waconia, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,...
10/10/2026

A memorial service commemorating the life of Wendell Knutson, 83, of Waconia, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Sunset Funeral Home in Echo, Minnesota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. A luncheon at the Echo Community Center will follow the service. Interment will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Renville, MN.

On October 7, 2026 Wendell Knutson gained his wings and went home to be with the Lord and was welcomed with open arms by his wife and daughter.

Wendell was born on April 21, 1943 in Belview to Henry and Irene Knutson. He was one of six children. Growing up he was known as a mischievous kid. He would be found doing something that would most likely get him into trouble. Wendell ended up dropping out of school 2 weeks before turning 16 and moved to Georgia to build barns. After spending all of his money in Georgia, he decided it wasn’t for him and came back to Minnesota.

In 1961, Wendell met his wife Bonnie at a dance hall in Renville. They would often be found going to dances together, playing cards, or skating together. You could often find Wendell skating backwards and Bonnie skating forward. On September 26, 1964, after dating for 3 years, Wendell and Bonnie got married. From that marriage they welcomed two children, Anita and Chad.

Wendell held many jobs throughout his life from building barns in Georgia, working Belview Cement for 23 years, and lastly truck driving where he drove for various trucking companies. He had travel all over the country and made many memories. In 2008, Wendell decided it was time to hang up the keys and retire to spend more time with Bonnie. In retirement he was often found spending time with family, playing cards, or doing some kind of project. Wendell did many woodworking projects in his son’s garage and donated many items including carnival games, a bench, bookshelves, and art tables to the local school Cologne Academy. When Wendell could no longer do woodworking projects, he began cross stitching and loop knitting hats to donate to local churches. Wendell was also known for spending countless hours volunteering with various organizations and at Good Samaritan where he would later move to in 2023.

Wendell was known for always having some kind of advice. Some of it was good, other was questionable. When asked what is one piece of advice he would want shared he said “Life is short, make memories.” You would also often hear him say to his grandkids “Don’t be like me” when it came to being mischievous.

Wendell died on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Home in Waconia.

Wendell is survived by son Chad (Karen) Knutson of Watertown, SD, and son-in-law Kelly Bavier of Eau Claire, WI; four grandchildren, Leah (Chris) Engen, Ashley (Adam) Cetnar, Jordon (Clay) Wellman, and Trenton Knutson; and four great-grandchildren; Lucy, Matthew, and Rose Cetnar, and Katie Wellman; siblings Eunice Molested of Renville, MN, Hilding (Linda) Knutson of Redwood, MN, Iylene (Merlin) Kletcher of Belview, MN, and Milo Knutson of Belview, MN, sister-in-law Myrt Knutson of Minnetonka, MN; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Wendell is proceeded in death by his parents Henry and Irene Knutson, wife Bonita (Bonnie) Knutson, daughter Anita Bavier and brother Hillman Knutson.

The funeral service for Ardyce Strand, 95, of Redwood Falls, formerly of Olivia and Wabasso, will take place at 11:00 a....
09/28/2026

The funeral service for Ardyce Strand, 95, of Redwood Falls, formerly of Olivia and Wabasso, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Wabasso. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow the service at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Cemetery in Wabasso.

Ardyce Jean (Lawrenz) Strand was born on June 23, 1931, in Johnsonville Township, Redwood Falls, to Adolph and Alma (Ellingson) Lawrenz. She grew up on the family farm and attended school in Walnut Grove. On October 15, 1949, she was united in marriage to Douglas Strand. The couple lived in several communities including Lucan, Waterbury Township, and from 1962, Wabasso. Ardyce worked as a Bookkeeper for the family Business, Wabasso Diesel Service. She also worked as a Noon Supervisor for the Wabasso Grade School. Douglas died in 2000. In 2004, Ardyce was united in marriage to Jerry Noggle.

Ardyce enjoyed dancing and quilting. She was very talented and created a yo-yo quilt for all of her children and grandchildren. She was a faithful and active member of St Matthew’s Lutheran Church. She loved participating in Bible studies, Women’s Circle, and the funeral luncheon committee. She thrived on quietly helping in many mission projects such as shopping for the back to school supplies program. Her deep faith continued when she lived at Traditions in Olivia attending Bible study and watching church online. Ardyce also enjoyed wintering in Arizona. In October of 2023, she moved to the Traditions Senior Living Center in Olivia and later moved to Vista Prairie at Garnette Gardens in Redwood Falls, MN.

Ardyce died on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, under hospice care at Garnette Gardens. She is survived by her children Mike (Jane) Strand of Lamberton, Milan Strand of Slayton, LouAnn (Don) Zieske of Spicer, Lynette (Ron) Bernardy of Olivia, 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, siblings Charlene “Snooks” Satter of Windom, Arlynn Lawrenz of Avon, in-laws Carol (Jerry) Maasch, Karen (Herb) Kreft and Barb Straumann, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands Douglas Strand and Jerry Noggle, great-grandson Ethan Luckhardt, sister Shirley Radel and brother Dean Lawrenz and in-laws David “Pancho” Straumann, Mike Straumann and DeeAnn Hunter.

In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Center Care Hospice Redwood or St Mathew’s Luther Church Wabasso.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff at Garnette Gardens Care Center and Center Care Hospice Redwood Falls for the compassionate care provided to Ardyce

Mass of Christian Burial for Doris Petracek, age 98.68, of Marshall, formerly of rural Vesta, will take place at 11:00 a...
09/23/2026

Mass of Christian Burial for Doris Petracek, age 98.68, of Marshall, formerly of rural Vesta, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 24, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 6:45 p.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Visitation will continue on Friday, one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the church. Following a funeral luncheon, interment will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Seaforth.
Doris Magdalen (Price) Petracek was born on January 17, 1928, on the family farm in Waterbury Township, to John Robert and Magdalen (Schwengle) Price. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school, St. Anne’s Catholic School, and graduated from Wabasso High School in 1944. In the time of “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II, Doris attended radio repair school in Minneapolis, then earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics from the University of Minnesota in 1951. After her graduation, Doris taught Home Economics at Jackson. She taught Home Economics at Wabasso High School from 1953 – 1957. On August 22, 1953, she was united in marriage to Donald J. Petracek. The couple farmed and raised their family east of Vesta. After her youngest began school, Doris began substitute teaching in Wabasso from 1976 – 1986. She also taught CCD in Seaforth for 40 years and later served as the Principal for the Religious Education Program at St. Mary’s in Seaforth. Doris also served as Leader at numerous T.E.C. retreats.
Doris was a founding member of the Redwood County Home Economics Club. She was a Redwood County Fair Judge for Food and Clothing. She was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Seaforth and the Council of Catholic Women. Doris enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing cards and video poker. In 2018, she moved to Heritage Pointe in Marshall, MN.
Doris died on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Prairie Home Hospice McLaughlin House in Marshall, MN. She is survived by her children Frank (Kimberly) Petracek of Dublin, CA, Peter (Bridget) Petracek of Duluth, MN, Daniel (Katherine) Petracek of Waseca, MN, Marie (Mark) Longtine of St. Louis, MO, Bill Petracek of Hugo, MN; 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; brother Bill Price of St. Paul, MN, and nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald, son Joseph, siblings Jack Price, Marian Redig, Don Price, twin sister Donna Price, Jim Price, Ed Price, Audrey Pistulka, Tom Price; in-laws and other relatives and friends.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff at Heritage Pointe and Prairie Home Hospice for the compassionate care provided to Doris.
May she rest in peace.
Memorials are preferred to St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso for Masses in memory of Doris.

Jeffrey Dean Kletscher, age 63, of Floodwood, MN passed away on August 24, 2026, in Duluth, MN. Interment will be Septem...
09/04/2026

Jeffrey Dean Kletscher, age 63, of Floodwood, MN passed away on August 24, 2026, in Duluth, MN. Interment will be September 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Vesta Cemetery in Vesta, MN. A gathering for remembrance and fellowship will follow the graveside service at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vesta, MN.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Dean Kletscher was born June 30, 1963, the oldest son of Harold & Marilyn Kletscher. He grew up in Vesta, MN and was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vesta. He graduated from Wabasso High School in 1981 and from the University of Minnesota-Morris in 1985. Jeff was a High School Math & Computer teacher for 17 years.

After his high school teaching career, Jeff operated a real estate business in the area named Northland Woods-n-Water Realty. Jeff was an active member of the Floodwood community and surrounding area. He served as Floodwood’s mayor for 16 years and as a councilman for 10 years. He was most recently a current and active member of the Northwoods Credit Union Board and the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency. He received special recognition from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Enforcement for his service in teaching youth fi***rm and ATV safety for over 25 years.

Jeff was a dedicated member of Hope Lutheran Church in Floodwood where he served in various roles. He was currently the church administrator taking care of many of the day-to-day operations. When not busy with his daily jobs, he enjoyed holidays with family, Minnesota Gophers Football and ATV adventures.

Jeff is survived by his sister Dawn Tietz of Morgan; Tim (Susie) Kletscher of Benson; sister-in-law, Erin Kletscher of Vesta; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded into death by his parents, Harold & Marilyn, brother Randy, and his brother-in-law, Richard Tietz.

The funeral service for Judith “Judy” Bendix, 85, of Echo, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026,...
09/02/2026

The funeral service for Judith “Judy” Bendix, 85, of Echo, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Peace Lutheran Church in Echo. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Peace Lutheran Church. Interment will follow the service at the Echo Cemetery.

Judith Ann “Judy” (Noard) Bendix was born on February 27, 1941, in Montevideo, MN, to Leon and Gladys (Hemsing) Noard. She grew up in Montevideo and graduated from Montevideo High School in 1959. Judy earned her LPN Degree from Bethesda School of Nursing in St. Paul. On June 20, 1964, she was united in marriage to Arden Bendix at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Montevideo. The couple farmed and raised their family in rural Echo. Judy worked for the Parkview Home in Belview for a time, and for the Granite Falls Hospital and Manor for 45 years. After retirement, she continued nursing by volunteering for hospice.

Judy was a longtime active member of Peace Lutheran Church in Echo where she served with Ladies Aid, LWMS, and the Altar Guild. She enjoyed playing cards and doing puzzles. She was very active and enjoyed walking, biking and water aerobics. Judy really enjoyed travelling, especially wintering in Arizona, camping and cruises. She and Arden went on many special trips together.
Judy died on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. She is survived by her husband, Arden Bendix of Echo, daughter Janet (and Jonathan) Prowatzke of Annandale, MN, son Jim (and Carrie) Bendix of Echo, daughter Jolene (and Josh) Schwietering of Big Lake, grandchildren Brady (and Kathryn) Prowatzke, Brandon (and Hailee) Prowatzke and Bailey Prowatzke (fiancé Matt Moen), Chloe Schwietering and Nadia Schwietering; great-grandchildren James, Giovana and Jude Prowatzke, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Virginia (and Dennis) Pederson.

The funeral service for Marvin Preuss, 87, of Belview, will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at R...
09/02/2026

The funeral service for Marvin Preuss, 87, of Belview, will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Rock Dell Lutheran Church in Belview. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Sunset Funeral Home in Echo and will continue on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Rock Dell Lutheran Church. Interment will follow the service at the Rock Dell Lutheran Cemetery.

Marvin Arthur Preuss was born on August 26, 1939, to Raymond and Hilda (Schmidt) Preuss on the family farm in Posen Township. He attended parochial school in Posen Township and graduated from Echo High School in 1957. Marvin was united in marriage to Geraldine Huseby on September 19, 1959 at Rock Dell Lutheran Church. He served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at Quonset Point, Rhode Island. Marvin worked several jobs. He was a Machinist at Rogers Hydraulics in Granite Falls. He later worked for Bechtel during the construction of the Nuclear Power Plant in Monticello, then drove gravel truck for Mooney’s Road Construction in Montevideo. For many years, he worked for the Southern Minnesota Sugar Beet Cooperative in Renville. He concluded his career as the Beet Piler Repair Foreman. He also farmed approximately 200 acres from 1975 – 2017.
Marvin loved farming. He also enjoyed tinkering with John Deere Tractors. At one time, he owned more than 50 2-cylinder tractors. He also enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors. In 2018, he was diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Marvin died on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Centra Care Redwood Falls Hospital in Redwood Falls, MN. He is survived by his son Michael (Mary) Preuss of Belview, granddaughter Melissa; son Mark (Lisa) Preuss of Becker, MN, grandchildren Adam (Jessica), Eric (Jamie), Michelle; daughter Kari (Wayne) Rigge of Echo; grandchildren John (Laura) Rigge, Graham (Kendra) Rigge, Leah (Brett) Holwerda; great-grandchildren Judah, Elias, Royce, Carver, Kyrie, Piper, Poppy, Paris, Posey, Bentley, Hudson, Lincoln and Knox. Also survived by his siblings Dennis Preuss, Bernadine Seehusen, Ardell (Bonnie) Preuss, Lee (Bonnie) Preuss, Ranae Edwards (special friend Mary Kunstleben), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Geraldine, brother Delroy, sister Linda Enger and other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial for Virginia “Ginny” Lang, 80, of Belview, formerly of Sanborn, was held at 11:00 a.m. on Frida...
08/06/2026

Mass of Christian Burial for Virginia “Ginny” Lang, 80, of Belview, formerly of Sanborn, was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. A private family interment took place at the Sanborn Cemetery in Sanborn, MN.

Virginia “Ginny” Lucille (Kochmann) Lang was born on March 27, 1946, in Sauk Centre, MN, to Edwin and Clara “Tudy” (Felling) Kochmann. She grew up in Elrosa, MN, and after graduating from Belgrade High School, she worked in the Minneapolis area. Ginny met her soon to be husband, James “Jim” Lang, and they were united in marriage on October 23, 1967, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Sanborn, MN. The couple later moved to Georgia, where Jim worked construction. They returned to Sanborn in 1970. Ginny worked at Central Publications in Sanborn for many years. She also prepped and served meals at the Farmers Golf Club in Sanborn, where she was asked frequently to prepare deviled eggs, sauerkraut, pickle wraps, and other favorites for customers. After Jim passed away in 2006, Ginny stayed in Sanborn for several years before moving to Redwood Falls, MN, and eventually to Parkview Senior Living in Belview, MN.

Ginny was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Sanborn and St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed fishing, crocheting, and watching sports, especially Twins baseball. She also enjoyed listening to Daniel O’Donnell and putting puzzles together. Ginny especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren, where hugs and smiles were always noticed. She had many friends along the way, and each one meant a lot and was valued. She will be remembered for her kindness and generosity.

Ginny died on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Parkview Senior Living in Belview. She is survived by her sons Kim (Stacey) Lang of Rothsay and Keith (Janel) Lang of Redwood Falls; grandchildren Cole, Landon, Caden, Alex, and Brandon; siblings Mary Kay Dolan of Cold Spring, Susan Kochmann of Minneapolis, Becky (Joe) Eibensteiner of Sauk Centre, and George (Brenda) Kochmann of Cold Spring. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband James Lang, and brother-in-law Jim Dolan.

The funeral service for Janice “Jan” Busack, 79, of Granite Falls, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, a...
08/06/2026

The funeral service for Janice “Jan” Busack, 79, of Granite Falls, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Christ’s Victory Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls. Visitation will be Friday, August 14, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Sunset Funeral Home in Echo. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Following a funeral luncheon, interment will be at the Echo City Cemetery in Echo.

Janice “Jan” (Ericsson) Busack was born on January 3, 1947, in Sioux City, IA, to Lester and Maxine (Kaus) Ericsson. She grew up and attended school in Sioux City. After high school, she attended Wayne State College in Nebraska before transferring to St. Cloud State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. On November 1, 1969, Jan was united in marriage to Ernest “Ernie” Busack. The couple lived in Osseo for a time before moving to Olivia in 1972, then Echo in 1975. Jan taught at the Olivia Elementary School for 30 years, then subbed at the Echo Charter School after retirement.

Jan enjoyed working with her hands, especially crocheting, basket weaving, and pottery. She also could be found golfing, reading, or canning. She was very involved in her church community. Jan and Ernie enjoyed traveling together, making it to 43 states and Sweden. They also spent ten winters in Arizona, and they were members of the local “Young Couples Club.” Jan’s greatest love was her family, and she cherished time spent together.

Jan died in the loving arms of her husband, surrounded by their loving children, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall. She is survived by her husband Ernie Busack, Jr., of Granite Falls; daughter Christine (Jeff) Hartke of Buffalo; son Daniel (AnnMarie) Busack of Blaine; grandchildren Brianna (Nicholas) Pegelow, their daughter Delaney, of Flower Mound, TX, Hunter (McKenzie) Hartke of St. Louis Park, Max Hartke of Buffalo, Ella Busack of Osceola, WI, and Olivia Busack of Blaine; siblings Lawrence (Sandra) Ericsson, Patricia Ericsson, Kenneth (Yolanda) Ericsson, Valerie (John) Reynolds, and Eric (Nilanga) Ericsson; and Swedish foreign exchange student Ragnhild Fernlund. She was preceded in death by her parents.

The funeral service for Lila Jeseritz, 96, of Hutchinson, formerly of Wood Lake, will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursda...
07/01/2026

The funeral service for Lila Jeseritz, 96, of Hutchinson, formerly of Wood Lake, will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wood Lake, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow the service at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Wood Lake.

Lila Mae (Mock) Jeseritz was born on October 8, 1929, in Vesta, Minnesota, the daughter of Herbert Mock and his wife Olga (Kletscher) Mock. On October 27, 1929, she was brought to Holy Baptism at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vesta. She passed away on June 24, 2026 reaching the age of 96.

She renewed her baptismal covenant with God by the rite of confirmation on April 18, 1943, at Peace Lutheran Church in Echo. On September 12, 1948, she was united in marriage to Harold Jeseritz at Peace Lutheran Church in Echo. This union was blessed with four sons, Gary, Gene, Gale and Greg. Lila graduated from the Echo Public High School in 1947. She was a legal secretary in Redwood Falls prior to her marriage.

As a member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, she taught Sunday School for 20 years where she also served as Sunday School pianist. She taught Vacation Bible School as well as being a teacher’s aide at the parochial school. She served on flower committee, welcoming committee, and invitation committee for the church centennial and wrote and gave a centennial poem.

Lila was a 72 year member of the Wood Lake American Legion Auxiliary holding many of its offices. She was also a 50 plus year member of the Merry Mother’s Birthday Club and active in community events. The Lord blessed her with the gift of writing poetry. She loved her Lord, her family, flowers, poetry, and music.
Lila died on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, MN.

She leaves to mourn her four sons and their wives. Gary (Sherry) of Algona, IA, Gene (Dorothy) of Hutchinson, MN, Gale (Brenda) of Omaha, NE, and Greg (Karyn) of Cottage Grove, MN. Ten grandchildren: Jeremy (Jessica) Jeseritz, Kelly Danilson, Shad (Heidi) Jeseritz, Andrea (Preston) Pearson, Paul (Deidra) Jeseritz, Jessica (Damon) Day, Brett (Becky) Jeseritz, Bart (Anna) Jeseritz, Parker Jeseritz, and Megan Jeseritz and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 74 years, Harold, her brother Arden (Hazel) Mock and her sister Carol (Myron) Muetzel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. John’s Lutheran Sunday School or St. John’s Lutheran Kitchen Renovation project.

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Echo, MN
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