Obituaries
Patricia Ann Eckmann
Apr 18, 2026
Patricia Ann (Lange) Eckmann was born December 27, 1940 at Saint Francis Hospital in Shakopee, MN to Carl and Elnora Lange.
She was baptized February 2, 1941 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chaska where she attended parochial school. There she lived on a farm and later moved, along with her special brother William and folks, to the Truman family farm....
Laura Rosa Kueker
Apr 3, 2026
Laura R. Kueker, age 91, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Heartland Senior Living, Truman, MN. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Friday, April 10, 2026 at St. John's Lutheran Church, South Branch, rural Saint James, MN, with Rev. Matthew Rusert officiating. A time for visitation will be held an hour prior to the service....
Clayton "Bud" Duncanson
Mar 22, 2026
Clayton Duncanson, known as “Bud” or “Buddy” to many, was born on June 18, 1942, to Homer and Alice Duncanson in Truman, Minnesota. He grew up on his family’s farm alongside his sister and two brothers. He passed away unexpectedly at home on March 22, 2026. A funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Truman, MN on Thursday,...
Norman Wiederhoeft
Mar 21, 2026
Norman Wiederhoeft, age 93 of Truman, passed away Saturday March 21, 2026 at Mayo Hospital in Fairmont. Funeral services will be Saturday March 28, 2026 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Truman with visitation starting at 9:30AM and funeral at 11AM. Burial will be at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Truman. Online condolences can be left and a livestream of the service...
Shirley "Boots" Hennis
Mar 18, 2026
Shirley “Boots” Darlene Hennis died on March 18,2026 at her home in Fairmont, Minnesota. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Zaharia Family Funeral Home in Truman with Pastor John Bennett officiating. A time for visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural...
Lorraine Michalke
Feb 21, 2026
Lorraine Faith (Jurgenson) Michalke, age 98, of Truman, Minnesota passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church in Granada, Minnesota at 11 AM Saturday, February 28, 2026. Visitation will be 9 – 11 AM at the church prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will take place at Nashville Cemetery. Zaharia Family Funeral...
Carl Vogt
Jan 14, 2026
Services for Carl Herman Vogt, 95, of Truman, MN who passed away on January 14, 2026 at his son’s home in Barnum, Minnesota, will be on Saturday January 24, 2026 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Truman beginning at 11:00AM. A time for visitation will begin at 10:00AM before the service at the church.
Carl Herman Vogt was born on April...
Mason Robert Kelley
Nov 22, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mason Robert Kelley, who left us too soon on Saturday, November 22, 2025. He was 19 years old. A time for visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Zaharia Funeral Home. A Celebration of Mason's Life will be held at a later date...
Memoriam Event
Oct 31, 2025
We invite you and your family to our Memoriam Event.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025; 1PM-3PM at Zaharia Famiy Funeral Home.This special event is centered on keeping memories of your loved one alive. It is our hope that this event offers you a sense of comfort and strength.A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the event.Please call 507-776-4375 to RSVP by...
Merlin Zarn
Oct 27, 2025
Merlin Zarn, 87 of Amboy passed away Monday October 27, 2025 at Pathstone Living in Mankato. Funeral services will be at 11am Saturday November 1 at St. John's Lutheran Church - Willow Creek. Visitation will be from 9-11am at the church.
Merlin was born on February 18, 1938 in Pleasant Mound Township to Reinhardt and Gertrude (Urban) Zarn. He attended Willow...
Arnie Krenz
Jul 15, 2025
Arnie Krenz, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on July 15, 2025. A celebration of his life will be at 11AM Tuesday July 22 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Truman with Rev. Timothy Chase officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7PM Monday July 21 at Zaharia Funeral Home and continue one hour...
Elroy W. Mumme
Jul 1, 2025
Elroy Mumme of rural St. James (South Branch), MN died on July 1, 2025 at the age of 89 years.
Born in 1935 to William and Marie (nee Wentzel) Mumme, Elroy was the youngest of their five children. He attended St. John's Lutheran School of South Branch and later graduated from St. James High School.
Except his two years of service in...
Ronald Lester Reinke
Jun 6, 2025
Ronald L. Reinke, age 72, of Vernon Center, passed away peacefully at his home on June 6, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Willow Creek. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM at Zaharia Funeral Home in Truman on Tuesday, and one hour prior to the service...
Wilbert Oberdieck
May 19, 2025
Wilbert Oberdieck, beloved father, dedicated farmer, peacefully passed away on May 19, 2025, at the age of 99.
Born on February 5, 1926, in Madelia, Minnesota, to Carl and Emma (Zenk), Wilbert's journey through life was marked by hard work, unwavering faith, and deep connections to those around him. Raised on his family farm, Wilbert attended Antrim School until the eighth...
Carol Claire Ritz
Apr 23, 2025
Carol C. Ritz., age 79 of Truman passed away on April 23, 2025 at Heartland Senior Living in Truman. Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Friday, May 2, 2025 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Truman. A time for visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 4-6PM and one hour prior to the service. Burial...
Katherine Elaine Else
Apr 17, 2025
Katherine E. Else of Lewisville, Minn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 17, 2025, at age 76. Katherine Elaine Greier was born on March 25, 1949, in Lewisville to Leroy and Ruth (Maloney) Greier as one of seven children.
Born and raised on the family farm, Kathy was a farm girl at heart. She spent her childhood participating in...
Myron Leo Kietzer
Apr 17, 2025
Myron Leo Kietzer 70, of Willow Creek, rural Vernon Center, passed away on Thursday April 17, 2025 surrounded by his family. Services will be 10:30am Monday April 28th at St. John’s Lutheran Church ~Willow Creek~, rural Vernon Center, Minnesota. A visitation will be Sunday April 27th from 3-6pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church ~ Willow Creek and from 9-10:30am the...
Ronald Henry Schultz
Apr 15, 2025
Ronald Henry Schultz, age 87, of Truman, MN, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Truman Senior Living. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday April 23, 2025 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Truman with Rev. Timothy Chase officiating. A time for visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Zaharia Family Funeral Home...
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,...
