Obituaries
David Fred Petersen
Mar 3, 2025
David Petersen, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025 at his home on the farm in rural Truman Minnesota. A celebration of life will be held 11AM Thursday, March 13th, 2025 at Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Winnebago, MN with Pastor Omtvedt officiating. A visitation will be held from 4-7 PM, Wednesday March 12th at Zaharia...
Larry Leonard
Mar 1, 2025
Larry Lee Leonard, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. Born on March 26, 1945, Larry grew up on the family farm north of Truman, Minnesota. Larry graduated from Truman High School in 1963 before pursuing his passion for agricultural mechanics at the Austin Area Vocational-Technical Institute in Austin, MN. On March 5, 1965,...
Bill Atkinson
Feb 18, 2025
William James Atkinson, a beloved father, musician, and master electrician, passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on February 18, 2025. Born on July 25, 1955, to Jerome and Marina (Schmiesing) Atkinson, Bill grew up in Truman with 9 tremendous siblings and graduated from Truman in 1973. He pursued his passion for electricity at Dunwoody Institute, laying the foundation...
Patricia Hermann
Jan 29, 2025
Patricia Gale Hermann, a beacon of love, loyalty, and grace, graced this world with her presence for 83 remarkable years. On January 29, 2025, she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire for generations to come. Born on November 28, 1941, in Charles City, Iowa, Pat's life journey was a...
Sue Kluver
Jan 15, 2025
Susan Kay (Schuster) Kluver, aged 60, of Madelia, MN passed away on January 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Sue was born June 3, 1964 to Leo and Arline Schuster in Morris, MN as the baby of 5 children. She grew up with the no nonsense sensibilities of the farm and the determination of a youngest child.
In 1984, she met...
Connie Selnes
Jan 2, 2025
Connie Selnes, age 85 of Truman passed away in her home with her loving children by her side. A memorial service will be held at 1pm Saturday January 11, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Truman with Rev. Carol Mapa officiating. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm January 11 at the church. Burial will be at Ridgelawn Cemetery. Online condolences can...
Darlene Kahler
Dec 27, 2024
Darlene Joyce (Payne) Kahler, age 93, passed away 12/27/2024.
Darlene was born March 24, 1931 to Kermit and Rose (Siebert) Payne in Hinckley, MN. Darlene’s family moved to the Truman area when she was a preschooler where her father farmed, ran the gas station at the corner of Highways 15/30, and then drove a gas truck. When her family moved to...
Dale Schwieger
Dec 13, 2024
Dale Schwieger, age 65 of Fairmont passed away peacefully Friday December 13, 2024 at Mayo Health Systems in Fairmont. A memorial service will be held at 1pm Thursday December 19 at Zion Lutheran Church in Fraser with Rev. John Henry officiating, Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.
Dale was born October 2, 1959...
Dwain Walter Buelow
Oct 16, 2024
Dwain Walter Buelow, 89 or Vernon Center pass away on October 16, 2024 at Madelia MN. Services for Dwain will be held Tuesday October 22, 2024 at 10:30am at St. John’s Lutheran Church~Willow Creek, rural Vernon Center with visitation 1 hour prior.
Dwain was born on June 12th, 1935 to Walter and Grace (Karau) Buelow in Madelia MN. Dwain was the...
Barbara Karau
Oct 7, 2024
Barb Karau, age 78 of Lewisville passed away with her loving sons by her side Monday October 7, 2024 at the Madelia Hospital. A celebration of her life will take place Friday October 11, 1pm at Salem Lutheran Church in Madelia with Pastor Greg Volbrecht officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be...
Rodney Malo
Sep 13, 2024
Funeral service for Rodney G. Malo, age 90, Fairmont, MN will be on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 1:30 PM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fairmont. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday, September 30, 2024. The interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery, Fairmont, MN with full military honors. Rodney passed away on...
Harley Bettin
Aug 19, 2024
Harley Henry Bettin, age 89 of Truman and a beloved member of the community passed away Monday August 19, 2024 at St. Mary’s in Rochester. There will be a memorial service at the Zaharia Family Funeral Home on September 7, 2024, at 10:30 am. A Public Visitation will also be held on September 6, 2024, from 5-7 pm, where family...
Penny Ritter
Aug 19, 2024
Penelope Jane (Penny) Ritter, at the age of 77, took her first breath of rarified heavenly air Monday, August 19th, 2024.
Penny was born March 17th, 1947 to Harold W. & Annie (Brownlee) Ritter in Truman, MN. She graduated from Truman High School in 1965, & from Sioux Falls College (USF) with a Sociology degree in 1969, which she put into...
DeLores Lillian Pfeil
Jul 27, 2024
Services for DeLores Lillian (Boesch) Pfeil will be Thursday August 1st at 11:00am at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Willow Creek rural Vernon Center. A time of visitation will be from 10:00-11:00am. Zaharia Family Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
DeLores was born on a cold, blustery night on February 28, 1930 to Lillian (Burrill) and Elmer Boesch in Pleasant...
Mary Lynn Breitbarth
Jul 11, 2024
Services for Mary Breitbarth, of Fairmont, formerly Truman, will be Friday July 26th at 10:30am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Truman, Minnesota. A time for family visitation will be from 9:30-10:30.
Angels led Mary (Ewert) Breitbarth home July 11, 2024, where she was reunited with her husband, Willard and daughters, Sandi and Patti.
Mary was born September 12, 1935 to Abram...
Lorenz Mau
Jun 25, 2024
Lorenz Reinhold, Mau age 86, of Winnebago, passed away at the United Hospital on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
A memorial service will be held for Lorenz 10:30AM July 25, 2024 at St John’s Willow Creek Church, Vernon Center, Minnesota. Visitation one-hour prior at 9:30 AM. A inurnment will take place at Vernon Center cemetery.
Dad received and spread his wings to leave...
Lavona Mae Klunker
Jun 18, 2024
Lavona Mae Klunker, of Truman, MN, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Truman Senior Living. A service will be held at Zaharia Family Funeral Home in Truman on June 29th at 1:00 P.M.
Lavona Mae Eaton was born February 21, 1924, to Raymond and Elvina (Krumrei) Eaton in St. James, Minnesota. She attended school in the St. James area and...
Leland Carlson
Jun 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and solemn remembrance that we announce the passing of Leland “Lee” Glen Carlson, who departed from this world on June 3, 2024. Born on November 29, 1944, to Glen and Agnes (Roberts) Carlson, Lee spent his formative years on a farm outside of Truman, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation...
Lois Camelin
Jun 1, 2024
Lois Elaine Camelin, age 96 of Truman passed away Saturday June 1, 2024 at Heartland Senior Living-Truman. A celebration of her life will be held at 1pm Saturday June 22, 2024 at Zaharia Funeral Home. Rev. Merrill Davis will officiate. Burial will be at Fairview Memorial Cemetery in Fairmont. Online condolences can be left at www.zahariafamilyfuneral.com
Lois was born in Fairmont...
Beverly Rose Gratz
May 25, 2024
Beverly Gratz (89) formerly of Jordan MN, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024. A memorial service will be held 11AM Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Church of Christ in Truman MN. Visitation one hour prior to the service, at 10AM. A inurnment will take place at Fairview Memorial Cemetery in Fairmont MN, following a time of fellowship. Beverly Rose Gilliland was...
