Monticello Times

joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on April 11, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital with her family by her side. Dorothy Jorgensen was born on January 28, 1943 to Frederick and Gertrude Jorgensen in Mayville, North Dakota. Due to unfortunate family issues, she eventually ended up with a wonderful foster family, the Carlsons in Staples, Minnesota. She graduated from Staples High School in 1961. After graduation, she attended Wadena Area Vocational Technical Institute and completed her Cosmetology course. Dorothy married Stanley Hultberg on August 24, 1963 in Staples. To this union, four sons were born: Scott, Mark, Jeremy and Adam. They settled on the Hultberg home farm near Lake Ida, West...

Barbara Jean Thorpe, age 88, of Monticello passed away on March 27, 2024. She was born in Hopkins, MN to Gilbert and Mildred Lauman, February 2, 1936. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, gardening, bird watching, and raising chickens; in her younger years she read numerous books; enjoyed fishing, mudding, and horseback riding at the cabin; and teaching Sunday school at the Palisade Assembly of God. Above all, she cherished her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Barbara will be remembered fondly for her sweet, kind demeanor; her cool, collected personality; and her distinctive voice. She retired from her cooking job in the Monticello schools in 1998 and moved to McGregor, MN....

Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Big Lake for Dorathy McGuiggan, 75 of Elk River who died Monday at Mercy Unity Hospital in Fridley. Rev. Bjorn Dixon will officiate. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services Monday at the funeral home in Big Lake. Dorathy was born December 19, 1948 in Des Moines, IA to William & Myrtle (Stablefeldt) Stevenson. She married Gregory L. McGuiggan on June 11, 1967 in Minneapolis. Dorathy did clerical work for her son Michael and his construction business. She is survived by her husband Gregory L. of Elk River; sons, Gregory A. of Elk River; Michael of Elk River; grandchildren,...

Age 90 of Monticello, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024. She was born in Cold Spring, Minnesota on January 18, 1934. Preceding her in death are her parents; Lawrence and Loretta (Keppers) Thielmann; beloved husband Archie; and siblings Gina, Doc, Cy, Vaya, Almie, Noney and Mary. Survivors include her children Jeffrey Theisen, Ruth (David) Braun, Brad (Marci Mueller) Theisen, and Amy (Nick) Walz; grandchildren Ben, Ashley (Seth), Jake, Alex (Angela), Jacqui, Noah (Krista), and Jessica; great-grandson Declan; siblings Marlene, Wally (Louise); brother-in-law Wally Theisen; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was a member of St Henry's Catholic Church. She was...

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for William "Bill" Holker, age 81, who passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Fr. Virgil Helmin will officiate and burial will be at St. Luke's Cemetery in Clearwater. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the services Wednesday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids. There will be a time of sharing at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Bill was born December 23, 1942 in Monticello to William and Johanna (Stallman) Holker. He grew up on a farm near Monticello and lived most of his life in the St. Cloud area. Bill married...

Beatrice Leone Anderson, age 85, formerly of Monticello, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at The Legacy of St. Michael. She was born on December 1, 1938 in Astoria, South Dakota, the daughter of Harold and Dora (Nelson) Froiland. On December 23, 1961, Beatrice L. Froiland and Gerald Anderson were joined in holy marriage at First Lutheran Church in Fullerton, California. God blessed their marriage with two sons. She started her career as an LPN, working at various clinics eventually moving into patient accounts and retiring from The Clinic of Neurology. She was a very caring person who loved her grandchildren and enjoyed helping others. Beatrice also was fond of playing cards, bingo...

Joyce Ann Crandall, age 80, passed away peacefully on the evening of March 14, 2024, at her home in North Mankato, MN. Joyce was born on July 19, 1943 to Anthony and Harriet Reuvers in Faribault, MN. She graduated from Faribault High School in 1961, and moved to Monticello in 1974 - where she met her sweetheart and future husband, Bruce Crandall. Joyce and Bruce were married on November 12, 1978 and enjoyed 42 years together, before he preceded her in death on February 4, 2020. Joyce worked in various jobs at Suburban Gas, Prudential and the Monticello Agency, and took much pride in her garden, house projects, sewing, and mastering many video games on several systems. But what she looked...

Duane J. Bertilson, age 76, St. Augusta, MN died, Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Duane was born in Mountain Lake, MN to Bert and Edna (Plueger) Bertilson of rural Odin. He attended country school for the first few grades and then graduated from Butterfield High School in 1965. After graduating from high school, Duane joined the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam conflict, being stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and Okinawa. Upon discharge from the Army, Duane went to work for Hoover as a service manager until his retirement in 2003; after 32 years of service. On June 27th, 1970 Duane was united in marriage to the love of his life, Barbara Reid. June...

Guy Thomas Heger, age 83 of Monticello, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born in Minneapolis on December 15, 1940. Tom was a graduate of Minnetonka High School He had a deep love for animals, caring for all creatures great and small. Tom also was an avid sports enthusiast and had a keen interest in investments. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ramona (Vermeulen) Heger; and loving pets. Tom is survived by his daughter, Jill (Patrick) Mckevitt of Springfield VA; grandsons, John Mckevitt of Flagstaff, AZ, Collin Mckevitt of Duluth, MN, Riley Mckevitt of Springfield, VA; siblings, Alana (Denny) Larson of Eden Prairie, MN, Dennis Heger of...

Mamie Rose LaFromboise, age 95 of Maple Grove, MN, formerly Monticello, MN, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024. Born on September 20, 1928 in Rosebud, SD, Mamie was the cherished daughter of Antoine and Louise (Ross) Cutschall. She took great pride in her Indigenous heritage and was a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. She grew up in Mission and Rapid City, and received her education at Rapid City High School before furthering her studies at Haskell Institute in Lawrence, KS. Following her education, Mamie moved to Minneapolis, MN, where she embarked on a career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, demonstrating her commitment to serving her community. In 1955, Mamie was joined in...

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in her daughter Merry's home on March 9, 2024. She was born in Duluth, MN, as the only child of Joel and Alice Skoglund on February 28, 1937. Janet graduated from Denfeld High School and received an associate degree from the U of M Duluth. Janet married David Collins on October 25, 1958, and moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After living in 8 different eastern US states, Janet & David moved to Big Lake, MN, in 1974. After David's death, Janet married Wilbur "Bill" Person on November 7, 1987. They resided in Monticello. She was very involved in her church, Bridgeview Church, and was a Bible teacher and mentor for all ages. Janet was a teacher at...

Scott William Sandberg, age 62, formerly of Monticello, passed away on March 6, 2024 at his home in Tampa, Florida. He will be missed by parents, John Sandberg (Phyllis Johnson), Judy Moody (Jerry); daughter, Jody Bremer (Joey); newphew, Chad Starr (Brett); niece, Chelsea Mackedanz (Christopher); and many other relatives and friends. A family and close friends memorial service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Monticello at a later date.

Charles "Charlie" Anthony Holthaus was born near Pearl Lake, MN on December 31, 1921. He was the first-born to James "Jim" Henry Holthaus and Rose Catherine (Loesch) Holthaus. In 1934, Jim and Rose purchased a farm and moved the family to Buffalo, MN. Charlie spent 1946-1947 serving his country in the Army spending 7 months in Korea and received recognition as a World War II era veteran. He also completed and earned his GED during his tour of duty. On June 12, 1952, Charlie married Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Flaherty at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Princeton, MN. They settled in Monticello and raised a large family on a dairy farm outside of town. Charlie continued to be active in his...

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Hope Evangelical Free Church in Monticello, MN for Grace Tuttle, 87 of Big Lake, MN who died Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her home in Big Lake surrounded by her family. Rev. Jorge Osorio will officiate and burial will be at a later date in Wyanette Cemetery in rural Princeton. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services Saturday at the church in Monticello. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Big Lake. Grace was born August 11, 1936 in Byron Center, MI to Albert & Catherine (VanDussen) Groeneveld. She married Robert Tuttle on July 27, 1962 in Moline, MI. Grace worked as a...

Let us rejoice this day for heaven has received unto itself this day, its faithful servant, Betty. A gift to us for a short while, but now back with the Lord in perfect peace and with all the understanding she so fervently sought after. With unconditional Love from her first breath till her last for every person she encountered is her legacy, a true warrior! May her fragile body rest in peace as she dances with her Lord and Savior Jesus!! Betty passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her residence in Monticello. She was preceded in death by her parents John L. and Mildred (Sewell) Chase, sister Gerri Johnson, and first husband Martin M. Holum. Surviving are her husband Lance L....

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 16, 2024 at the Community Methodist Church in Monticello for Betty Johnson, 62 who passed away at her home in rural Big Lake. Visitation will take place one hour prior to service at the church. The Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Homes in Big Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Betty LeeAnne Lund with her identical twin sister, Brenda were born to Francis, Sr. and Barbara (Mastley) Lund on January 23, 1963 in Minneapolis. She married Wendell Jonson on February 15, 1980 in Holyoke, CO. The couple moved to rural Big Lake in 1987. Betty worked various jobs in the community but primarily she was a loving and dedicated mom for...

Timothy "Tim" Paul Gillham was born on Friday, October 1, 1948, to William and Ruby (Hutchinson) Gillham in Monticello, MN. He was one of eight children. He passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at his home in St. Augusta, MN. He was 75 years old. Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Monticello American Legion Post 260 in Monticello, MN. Visitation will begin at 11am, followed by a 12:30 prayer and reminiscing on memories. Tim's family will be serving a luncheon following the prayer. Tim will be laid to rest at Lakeside Cemetery in Silver Creek Township, MN at a later date. Tim is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Phyllis; two sons Gary...

Dixie L. Hozempa, age 76, of Buffalo, died surrounded by the love of her family during the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Buffalo. A private committal service will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Monticello. Dixie Louise Dahlin was born on May 1, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Raymond and Margaret (Walker) Dahlin. She graduated from Edison High School in NE Minneapolis with the Class of 1965. She continued her education at North Hennepin Community College. A compassionate and dedicated paraprofessional, Dixie spent her career in the field of education, making a lasting impact on the lives of countless students and co-workers in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose...

Tracey Katherine George (Lamson), born on December 1, 1968, in Minneapolis, MN, passed away on January 23, 2024, in St. Cloud, MN, at the age of 55. Tracey was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. She was a former resident of Monticello, MN, and later moved to Emily, MN with her mother. Tracey worked as a hairdresser at Great Clips for many years and was known for her loving and fun personality. Her children and grandchildren held a special place in her heart, and she never missed an opportunity to spoil them with candy and glitter. Tracey adored her pup, Zuko, and had a deep love for animals. Her infectious sense of humor could brighten anyone's day,...

Earl John Poirier, 89, of Monticello MN, passed away Tuesday January 23, 2024. Earl John Poirier was born March 12, 1934, in Faribault, Minnesota. He was born to Earl John Poirier Sr. and Sylene (Gingras) Poirier. He was one of seven children. John attended Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa from 1952 to 1956 where he majored in Biology. After graduating college, he went immediately to Navy Officer School in Rhode Island. He was stationed on the U.S.S. General Breckenridge where he traveled the world. While in the Navy, he attended the University of Minnesota where he met his wife Elizabeth Flannery and completed his degree in Pharmacy. They were united in marriage at Christ the...

Karen passed away January 23, 2024. She has donated her body to the U of M Anatomy Bequest program for medical research. Her full obituary can be found in the Mpls. Star Tribune. (It's worth reading!)