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06/19/2026

You aren't alone if you are grieving this Father's Day. For many, the day is a reminder of heartache and loss. This article shares thoughtful tips and suggestions on ways to grieve this Father's Day.

Father's Day brings challenges when you are a child grieving a father or a father grieving a child. Check out this article for helpful tips!

06/15/2026

Lyndon Arlo Swanson

Lyndon Arlo Swanson, age 74 of Silver Bay and formerly of Kandiyohi, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 25, 2025, at his home in Silver Bay, Minnesota.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, at the Willmar Bible Church. Interment will be at the Green Lake Lutheran Cemetery. www.petersonbrothers.com

Lyndon was born on October 23, 1951, the son of Alfred and Mary (Carlock) Swanson. He grew up on the family farm near Kandiyohi and graduated from Willmar High School in 1971. After graduation Lyndon attended AFLC Bible School in Plymouth and then went to Willmar Technical School for chefs training. He moved to Silver Bay and worked as a chef at Cascade Lodge and then Lutsen Resort.

Lyndon always had a passion for rocks. In 2002 he purchased Blue Points Amethyst Mine in Ontario, Canada. He made and sold jewelry from the Lake Superior agates he found and from the amethyst he collected from his mine. Lyndon operated his mine until he retired in October of 2022. He was a local authority sought out for his knowledge of amethyst mining and quality.

He is survived by his two sisters, Noelle Setrum of Indiana, and Lynette (and Alan W.) Olson of Kandiyohi; two brothers, John (and Sharon) Swanson of Moorhead, and Loren (and Barb) Swanson of Brownsdale; besides many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Louise (Swanson Gustafson; two brothers, Alfred Eugene Swanson and Harold Leroy Swanson,

Blessed be his memory.

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06/15/2026

Danial Lester Helgeson

Danial L. Helgeson, age 71, of rural Sunburg, passed away Thursday, June 4, at his home on West Norway Lake surrounded by his loving family.

Arrangements are pending with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

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06/15/2026

Ronald Wayne Fredrick

Ronald W. Fredrick, age 83, of Belgrade and Atwater, passed away Sunday, June 7th, at Crest View Senior Living in Blaine.

A public visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17th, at the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. Interment will be at 3 p.m. at Union Cemetery in Atwater. www.petersonbrothers.com

Ronald Wayne Fredrick was born June 28, 1942, in Belgrade, MN, and led a life based on his terms. After graduation from Atwater High School in 1960 Ron joined the Navy where he proudly served for four years on the destroyer USS Perry. After his service he worked for Unisys and the United States Postal Service, while simultaneously keeping his hands on old cars and building projects as part of his business interests. He lost his first partner in life, Alice, far too soon to Multiple Sclerosis. He subsequently met Shirley Kise of Atwater, MN, in 1995, and together the two made a fun life for themselves travelling the country in a pickup as inseparable partners until her passing in 2022. They enjoyed snow birding in Texas and Florida for many years but always returned to their hobby farm in Atwater to enjoy quiet summers with their horses. While Ron never had children of his own, Shirley’s kids, Sue, Bob, Melanie, and Brad came to love and appreciate Ron for his kindness, infectious laughter, and his blanket offer to partake in a beer with him every time they visited.

Ron is survived by his brother, Leroy Fredrick of Minneapolis.

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06/15/2026

06/14/2026

Happy birthday to the U.S. Army! Thank you to all the servicemen and women who do so much to keep us all safe!

06/12/2026

Picking personalized music for your loved one's funeral or celebration of life can be a great way to create a meaningful service. If your loved one grew up in the 1960s or just loved that era of music, check out our list of songs you could use!

Want to personalize a loved one's funeral or celebration of life with music from the 1960s? Check out our list of great songs here!

06/06/2026

The first-ever drive-in movie premiered on June 6, so today, we celebrate National Drive-in Movie Day! Have you ever been to a drive-in movie? What did you see?