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09/28/2026

Happy National Good Neighbor Day! ❤️

Being a good neighbor means being there for one another—through the good times, the difficult times, and everything in between.

Today, we celebrate the kindness, compassion, and support that make our communities special.

09/24/2026

No two lives are the same—and no two services should be either.

At Bainbridge Funeral Home, we take the time to listen, learn, and create a personalized service that truly reflects your loved one—their story, their passions, and the memories you’ll cherish.

Personalized care. Meaningful service. A celebration that is uniquely theirs.

09/22/2026

Dale Roger Findlay

Dale Findlay, age 63, of Eagan, Minnesota passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Hennepin County Medical center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dale Roger Findlay was born February 8, 1963 in Fargo, North Dakota weighing just two pounds. As a result of the premature birth, Dale was born with cerebral palsy. He was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Beardsley, Minnesota and confirmed in Worthington, Minnesota. He graduated High School in May of 1982 from Lakeview School in Worthington. After graduating he attended Courage Center in Golden Valley, Minnesota for determining his work skills. He attended Vo-Tec for retail management. His goal in life was to be a tax payer and not a tax burden. He worked at Target in Edina, Minnesota for twenty-six years. He could find anything in the store you needed. He was known to be a very friendly and personable guy. He made friends everywhere he went. Everyone knew Dale.

He received leadership awards and was a huge advocate for disabled citizens. He was a member of the Optimist Club of Bloomington, Minnesota. He was a volunteer for the Leo Grossman Foundation which provided mobility for the disabled. Dale was a member and faithful attendee of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Eagan, Minnesota. He very much appreciated his church friends. Many of his friends were family to him.

Dale loved children and was known for giving them rides on his wheelchair. His nieces and nephews always held a special place in his heart. He also enjoyed being outdoors.

Dale worked with legislative committees on providing ramps and handicap accessibility in public places throughout Minnesota. He was a lifetime fan of the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings; and worked security during games for the Minnesota Vikings.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Eleanor (Hansen) Findlay; brother Glenn Findlay; brother-in-law Allen Boyum; his maternal and paternal grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.

Dale is survived by his sister Jean Boyum of Battle Lake, Minnesota; brother Mark (Carol) Findlay of Beardsley, Minnesota; nieces and nephews: Aaron (Danae O'Brien) Boyum; Brett (Erica) Boyum; Kristin (Andy) Boyum; Mitch (Christa) Findlay; Nick (Shantelle) Findlay; Lucas (Kayla) Findlay and Katie (Brandon) Johnson; fourteen great-nieces and nephews; and his stepmother Hazel Findlay of Graceville, Minnesota.

Memorial Services will be held Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton, Minnesota with Rev. Jonathan Varns officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Wheaton.

A Celebration of Life Service is being planned at Calvary Lutheran Church in Eagan, Minnesota at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. Memorials can be directed to Mark Findlay, 5195 590th Avenue, Beardsley, Minnesota 56211.

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09/21/2026

Planning ahead should bring peace of mind, no matter where life takes you. If you have existing pre-arrangements with another funeral home, Bainbridge Funeral Home makes it seamless to transfer your plans so you receive the compassionate, local care you deserve.

Reach out to Heather & Shawn Bainbridge today at 320-563-8136 to learn how simple the transfer process can be.

09/18/2026

Michael Neil Gail

Michael Neil Gail was born on November 25, 1948 in Wheaton, Minnesota to Alton and Lorraine (Larson) Gail. He passed away surrounded by his family on September 17, 2026 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Michael graduated in 1967 from Wheaton High School. He married his life long best friend, Jeannie Baldry on September 30, 1967. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Karen, Timothy and Mark.

After graduating from Moorhead State University in 1971, he began teaching elementary education in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, where he and Jeannie formed lifelong friendships.

In 1975 Michael moved his young family back to his hometown of Wheaton, Minnesota where he became the State Farm Insurance agent. Over the years, he formed many lasting friendships with his clients. In 2021 Michael retired after forty-six years to his lake home near Grey Eagle, Minnesota.

He was an avid sports enthusiast and rarely missed an opportunity to attend any sporting event or dance recital that his children or grandchildren were participating in. He immensely enjoyed coaching football and basketball and thought of his players as “his boys”. He was very proud of all of his kids!

He had a great love of vintage cars and thoroughly enjoyed buying, selling, fixing, restoring, researching and collecting old cars. He started working on cars at a very young age and over the years acquired a vast mechanical knowledge.

Michael enjoyed hunting and fishing, and some of his fondest memories were made walking the fields for pheasants, in the tree stand hunting deer, or in the boat or fish-house with family and friends.

Above all else, Michael loved people. He cherished his family and friends and valued every opportunity to spend time with those he loved. His generosity, hard work, integrity and love of family left a lasting impression on everyone blessed to have known him.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents Alton and Lorraine; in-laws Len and Frankie Baldry; brother-in-law Jim Conroy; and nephew Steven Conroy.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of fifty-nine years Jeannie; his children: Karen (Jeff) Sawyer; Timothy (Kim) Gail; and Mark (Nikki) Gail; grandchildren: MacKenzie (Patrick) Riewer and their children Cruze, Canon and Campbell; Carter (Shelby) Sawyer and their children Grayson, Harper and Tatum; Isaac (Ashton) Sawyer and their children Quincy and Crosby; Gabriel (Shane) Zylstra and their children Brooks, Decker and Leighton; Liam and Jackson Sawyer; Haley Nelson and children Willow and Sage; Hannah (Ethan) Bohlsen and their children Baylor, Hank and Rhett; Kylee, Eli and Griffin Gail. Michael is also survived by his sisters: Sandra Conroy, Lori (Brian) Draxten, Leann (Rick) Sando and brothers: Richard (Ann) Gail, Dennis (Sandy) Gail and Scott (Lisa) Gail; and many nieces and nephews who meant so very much to him.

Michael leaves behind a lifetime of love, memories, hard work, laughter and treasured adventures. His greatest legacy is the family and friendships he held so dear. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Pastor Tim Shekleton officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, October 2, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church. Visitation will continue Saturday morning one hour prior to service time at the church. Interment will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Wheaton.

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09/14/2026

Give your loved ones the gift of peace of mind.

Pre-planning your funeral services is one final gift you can leave your family. It allows you to make your wishes known, ease the burden on loved ones, and provide peace of mind for everyone.

At Bainbridge Funeral Home, we are here to help you plan with care and confidence.

09/13/2026

Rita Ann Kaiser

Rita Ann Kaiser, 69, of Herman, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Rita was born on February 11, 1957, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to John and Anna Denoble. Rita lived in Norcross and graduated from Herman Norcross High School in 1975. On November 28, 1974, she married Mike Bertram, and together they were blessed with four children and made their home in Herman. On October 7, 1989, Rita married Steve “Pete” Kaiser. Together, they continued to make their home in Herman, where Rita created a place that was always filled with love, laughter, family, and friends.

Above all else, Rita treasured her family. Her greatest blessing was becoming a mother and grandmother, and this is where she received her special name, Dede. She loved nothing more than having her family by her side. She cherished when her grandchildren would stop by for a visit or gather around the table for a family meal. She rarely missed a sporting event or any other activity her children or grandchildren were involved in. Being present for the people she loved was one of the greatest joys of her life.

Rita’s home was truly an open door. All the neighborhood kids knew they were welcome and affectionately thought of Rita as their second mom. She treated the neighborhood children and her children’s friends just like they were her own. You could always tell who was at the Kaiser home by the number of shoes by the door and bicycles scattered across the lawn.

Rita’s love for God and her church was unwavering. She taught her children and grandchildren about the love of God and the Bible and found great joy in teaching Sunday school at church. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she was grateful for the opportunity to share it with the people she loved.

Rita touched many lives through the many things she did throughout her life. She owned and operated R&R Fabrics and also worked at REM House, the Senior Center, and Morris Floral.

Rita loved the changing seasons and took great pride in decorating both the inside and outside of her home. You never had to wonder what holiday was approaching when you drove by the Kaiser home. She loved making each season special and sharing that joy with everyone around her.

Rita loved going on scrapbook trips making cards and of course coffee with the ladies at AJ’s every morning. Flowers were another one of Rita’s great passions. She loved the flowers on her deck, her flower gardens, and especially her fairy garden. Each grandchild had their own fairy garden, and she even created them for some of the children in town. Rita took tremendous pride in her gardens, and if you ever had a question about flowers, gardening, or how to grow something, Rita was the person to ask.

Rita was known for her beautiful smile, positive attitude, and willingness to help others. She was always one of the first to jump in whenever someone needed a helping hand. Her contagious laugh and warm smile could brighten any room, and she had a special way of making everyone feel welcome and loved.

Rita will be deeply missed by her husband, Steve “Pete” Kaiser; her children, Missy (Ryan) Bright; Lisa (Scott) Libbesmeier; Scott (Jamie) Bertram; and Amy (Jason) Lennes; her nine grandchildren: Boe (Terianne), Macee, Tristin, Anna, Tatum, Makayla, Kaden, Hayley, and Izzy; and her great-granddaughter, Miley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Denoble.

Rita leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, laughter, family, faith, and a home where everyone always had a place. Her smile, contagious laugh, generous heart, beautiful gardens, and unconditional love will live on in the many lives she touched.

She will be forever loved, deeply missed, and always remembered.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Herman with Rev. Cheryl Berg officiating.

Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, rural Herman.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 26, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Herman Community Center in Herman.

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09/11/2026

Jon Allen Riewe

Jon Allen Riewe of Santa Rosa, California passed away on August 17, 2026. He was born on June 5, 1946 to Leo and Gladys (Hains) Riewe of Fairmount, North Dakota. He was a graduate of Wheaton High School class of 1964. He attended Moorhead State for one semester. In January of 1965 he enlisted in the Marines for a four year tour. He completed two tours of duty in Vietnam where he was exposed to Agent Orange. In 2006 he was diagnosed with lung disease which he valiantly dealt with for twenty years. Left to mourn him are his three children: Angela (Warren), Chad (Amy), Sam and his sister Karynn Riewe Nordick (Tom Schoenrock) of Wahpeton and brother Randy Allen (Mary) of Mason, Michigan.

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09/08/2026

Dennis Keith Krenz

Dennis Krenz, age 83, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Monday, September 7, 2026 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton.

Memorial Services will be held Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Cheryl Berg officiating. Visitation will be held Friday morning from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Wheaton.

Dennis was born on February 24, 1943, in Graceville, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Alvina Krenz. He graduated from Tintah High School in Tintah, Minnesota in 1961. He went on to attend Alexandria Technical College from 1962 to 1964, where he received a two-year degree in drafting and carpentry.

Dennis married Bonita Johannsen on August 31, 1963. Together, they were blessed with two sons. Dennis and his family lived in Minneapolis for eleven years, where he worked as a head draftsman for Tescom Corp.

In 1976 Dennis and his family moved to the family farm in Redpath Township near Wheaton. He farmed until 1990, when he opened Krenz Restoration on Broadway in Wheaton. There, Dennis put his craftsmanship to work stripping and refinishing furniture until his retirement in 2018.

Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family and using his talents to refinish antiques and build furniture for his sons and their families. Dennis and Bonita also spent many wonderful years camping with their dogs. He especially enjoyed sitting by the campfire with a little dog on his lap.

Dennis was active in Good Shepherd Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher and on the church council.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Bonita, of Wheaton, Minnesota; his two sons, Brad (the late Kris) of Wheaton, Minnesota, and Darin (Jessica) of Norcross, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Katie, Joe, Tayler (Riley), Koral (Toby), and Reid; and two great-grandchildren, Braxen and Bergen; brother Larry (Nancy) Krenz; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Alvina Krenz; his stepfather, Edgar Christianson; and his daughter-in-law, Kris Krenz.

Dennis will be dearly missed by his family and friends. His love for his family, his craftsmanship, and the many things he created with his own hands will remain a lasting part of his legacy.

May he rest in peace.

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09/04/2026

Elizabeth Ann Parrow Hawkins

Elizabeth Ann Parrow Hawkins, age 74, of Browns Valley, Minnesota passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026 at the Browns Valley Health Center in Browns Valley.

Elizabeth Ann Blake was born August 30, 1952 at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Graceville, Minnesota. She was the oldest of thirteen children born to Francis and Martha (Chalupnik) Blake. Elizabeth was baptized and confirmed in the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She attended school in Graceville graduating from Graceville High School on May 29, 1970. She married Donald L. Parrow days later on June 27, 1970 also at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Following their marriage they made their home in Canby, Minnesota where Don attended electrical school, and later Chokio, Minnesota. In 1985 the couple moved to Perley, Minnesota. Elizabeth and Donald were blessed with two children Timothy and Rebecca.

Tragedy struck the family when on May 3, 1996 Timothy was killed in a car accident near Gardner, North Dakota. Two years later, on August 1, 1998 Donald and Rebecca died in a car accident when a drunk driver struck their car in Moorhead, Minnesota. While completely devasted, Elizabeth chose to forgive the drunk driver. As part of his probation, the two traveled all over Minnesota and North Dakota speaking at hundreds of high schools, colleges and churches about the danger of driving while intoxicated. The story of Elizabeth’s forgiveness was featured in many news publications including Woman Magazine, Guideposts, and many more. Dateline also did a television story on Elizabeth.

Elizabeth went back to school and in 1993 received her Associate of Science degree from North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, North Dakota. She furthered her education receiving her Registered Nurse degree in 1999 from Fergus Falls Community College. She married Richard Hawkins on September 28, 2002 at the Assembly of God Church in West Fargo, North Dakota. Elizabeth worked as a nurse in nursing homes in the area, and also did home health. Richard passed away in October 13, 2016 and Elizabeth moved to Browns Valley to be closer to her family.

Elizabeth enjoyed sewing, embroidery, latch hook, making dolls, stuffed animals, doll clothes, quilting, baking, canning and gardening. Because of her love of sewing she leaves many cherished pieces, some finished, some unfinished for her family to enjoy.

Elizabeth had a deep, unshakable faith and love for God. She could be described as a very caring and selfless person.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her children Timothy and Rebecca; husbands: Donald and Richard; parents Francis and Martha Blake; father and mother-in-law Veloris and Mary Parrow; and brother-in-law Dean Schwagel.

Elizabeth is survived by siblings: Joseph (Cindy) Blake, Witchita, KS; Edward, Browns Valley, MN; David (Cindy), Syracuse, NY; Michael (Marie), Redding, CA; Mary Schwagel, Browns Valley, MN; Carol (Mark) Findlay, Beardsley, MN; Alice (Mike) Downing, Minneota, MN; Rosie (Donny) Pasilas, Rincon, GA; Barb (Douglas) Olson, Herman, MN; Patrick (Daynelle) Blake, Fargo, ND; Karen (John) Stielow, St. Cloud, MN; and Tony (Karen) Blake, Fargo, ND; brothers-in-law: Roger (Judy) Parrow and Harold (Cleo) Parrow; and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Family Life Assembly of God Church in Sisseton, South Dakota with Rev. Mark Cronauer officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

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