A funeral service for Fern Janet Schjenken will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Christ’s Victory Church in Redwood Falls beginning at 11 a.m. A public visitation will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Sunset Funeral Home in Echo from 5 - 7 p.m.
Gail Christensen, 70, of rural Sleepy Eye died on May 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation will be on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Rita Filzen Walter, 90, of Redwood Falls passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at River Valley Health and Rehab Center in Redwood Falls. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m.
Shirley Ann (Wehking) Lund, 90, of Franklin died Saturday, May 6, 2023, at CentraCare - Redwood Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m.
Assembly of God Northwood Church, Redwood Falls, 627-2514, northwoodchurchredwood.org Worship Service: Sunday 10 a.m. and Evening Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.
Wade A. Plotz, 59, of Redwood Falls passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at CentraCare Hospital in St.
Marilyn Rose (Schunk) Proft, 85, of Jordan died peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at her home. As per Marilyn’s request, there will be no formal memorial service, but a private family gathering will take place at a later date.
Lucy Anne Moldan, 83, of Lamberton passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2023. Visitation was on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Carol Y. Anderson, 84, of Belview passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Harriett Witte Cornwell of Morton went home to her Lord on April 21, 2023, in Oceanside, Calif. after a brief stay in the hospital. Harriett was the youngest daughter born to Bernice A. Block and Raymond E. Witte on a rural Morton farm on May 17, 1942. Harriett was born days after a tornado tore through the town of Morton and just like the tornado, she was a force of life. A celebration of life for Harriett will be held in the summer. Harriett was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Morton. Shortly after graduating from Morton High School in 1960, she married her high school sweetheart, Gary Cornwell, of rural Morton. After their wedding, the couple moved to Rome, N.Y. to complete Gary’s military obligation. They returned and settled in Robbinsdale. Harriett worked as a secretary before pursuing her dream of being a hairdresser. In 1975, Harriett and Gary returned to Morton, living on Gary’s family farm. During this time, Harriett worked with her sister, Ardell Jensen, at Mi’Lady’s Beauty Salon in Redwood Falls. After Ardell retired, Harriett worked at Zytec. Harriett was one of the founding members of the Red Hat Club and Lioness Club of Morton, even receiving the Melvin Jones Award. Harriett was active in the local 4-H club and with the Women’s Auxiliary of Zion Lutheran Church in Morton and supporting her children in their high school sports and band activities. Over her lifetime, Harriett loved to snowmobile, play golf, and spend time with her family at the lake. Harriett also enjoyed traveling, crocheting, ceramics, and playing the piano. In the winter, Harriett and Gary traveled to California to spend time with their oldest daughter. Harriett was a proud mother to her daughters, Julie and Lisa. Her true calling, though, was to be a grandmother to Emma and Fiona. Her next goal was to be a great-grandmother to Oliver. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Gary Cornwell; her daughter Julie Cornwell, son-in-law Terry Brashear, grandda