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Timothy Odell Reiten, 65, of Sacred Heart, died Monday, March 27, 2023, at Avera Granite Falls Hospital. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 3 p.m.
Beverly Nordang, 76, of Granite Falls passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Avera Care Center in Granite Falls. Arrangements are pending with Wing-Bain Funeral Home of Granite Falls.
Dorothy Schrupp, 89, of Granite Falls passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Avera Care Center in Granite Falls. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 11 a.m.
Richard Allan Jensen, 69, died peacefully Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Lakeville. Rich was born in Westbrook to Robert and Patricia Jensen. Rich loved fishing and spending time with his family and grandkids. Rich grew up in Granite Falls where he graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1971. Rich married Gayle Ann Jensen on April 30, 1977. They were blessed with two sons: Brian and Andrew. Rich worked as an automotive technician at River Hills 76 and Larry’s Amoco. Then as the de-icing mechanic for Sun Country Airlines and a technician for McQueen Equipment until he retired. Rich was an avid hunter, boater and fisherman and had lots of stories of his adventures. He was very active with Boy Scouts of America and The American Legion. Rich is survived by his sisters: Kathy (Ted) Johnson and Penny (Dan) Paulson; brothers: Mike (Colleen) Jensen, Jim Jensen and Steven (Nancy) Tackle; sons, Brian and Andrew; three grandchildren: Maddison, Bella, Jasper; and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Patricia; and brother Gary Jensen. Rich especially will be remembered for his friendship to many people over the years and willingness to help others. An informal Celebration of life will take place April 16, 1 - 4 p.m. at the American Legion in Apple Valley. Coffee and Cake will be served.
OF THE WEEK Submitted by Myrna Stölen A note from Myrna: This is a good way to use hot dogs. Hot Dog Surprise 2 cups chopped hot dogs 2 cups chopped ham or spam 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 2 chopped hardboiled eggs 3 teaspoons ketchup 2 tablespoons pickle relish 1 teaspoon mustard 1/2 onion, chopped Mix all together really well.
Dorothy “Dode” (Hayden) McCarthy, 94, of Roseville passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 20, 2023. Dorothy lived vibrantly up to her final day.
Edward Schommer, 91, of Granite Falls passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at RenVilla Health Center. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 29 at 12 p.m. at Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Granite Falls. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial was at Doncaster Cemetery. Edward Peter Schommer was born January 15, 1932, the son of John and Anna (Eischens) Schommer in St. Leo. He grew up in Madison. Ed graduated from high school in 1951. He served his country in the United States Army where he was a Mess Sargeant. He was in charge of the kitchen and other cooks. Following his honorable discharge, he lived in South-East Minneapolis, where he worked for Laviris and then Graco as a lead man and machinist for 25 years. He was united in marriage to Carolynn Cavender. He moved back to the Granite Falls area in the mid 1990’s. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Ed loved to tinker and was a jack-of-all-trades. He was always working on ideas and inventing items to make life easier. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He liked his trips to the casino and playing pool where he got the nickname “Fast Eddy”. He also enjoyed cribbage. He was an animal lover and enjoyed spending time outdoors and nature. He cherished his family, his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren were his world. He had a great sense of humor and would like to say he was hilarious. He was a kind, gentle, generous and humble man. Ed is survived by the love of his life Carolynn Cavender Schommer of Granite Falls; children: Matt (Julie) Schommer of Granite Falls, Dawn Chase of Granite Falls, Kari (Allen) Redwing of Granite Falls and Lisa (Russell) Leaf of Granite Falls; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, soon to be 24; as well as nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, children Edward G. Schommer, Scott Schommer and infant Mary Fern and grandson Nicholas Schommer, brothers: Valent
Mary Jean O’Trimble, 91, formerly of Nortonville, Kan., died on Monday, March 27, 2023, at FW Houston Senior Living Center, Winchester, Kan. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.