Thunder Hawks to take on Windom

Montevideo’s boys basketball team tacked together four consecutive strong performances, including in three road games against elite competition, to wrap up regular-season play with a boatload of confidence.

KATHLYN JOAN MOHAGEN

Kathlyn Joan Mohagen, 89, of Alexandria passed away peacefully Friday, February 17, 2023 at Grand Arbor in Alexandria. Kathlyn Joan (Bergh) Mohagen was born July 25, 1933 in Brandon, Minn., the daughter of Henry and Elvira (Olson) Bergh.

MARINA BARRIOS

Marina Barrios of Montevideo passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Homefront First Assisted Living in Montevideo at the age of 72. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home in Montevideo with burial in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Thursday. Arrangements are with Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home of Montevideo. www.andersontebeest.com.

ELDA JESSIE WITTMAN

Elda Jessie Wittman, 75, of Boy River passed away peacefully February 18, 2023, at her home with her family at her side. Elda was born in 1947 to William and Dorothy (Delaney) Leach, she grew up and graduated from high school in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. She met Lynn when their mutual friends asked them to join them on a date! On June 24, 1967, Elda and Lynn were married.

CRISTOPHER JOHN SKONARD

October 9, 1967 - February 22, 2023 Cristopher John Skonard, 55, of Willmar died on Wednesday, February 22 at his home. His visitation will be from 1-3:30 p.m.

DEREK WADE SUNDLEE

Derek Wade Sundlee passed away on February 19, 2023, at his home at the age of 50. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Montevideo with Rev. Donald S. McKee officiating.

Junior Achievement in need of volunteers to continue

Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com The Montevideo Junior Achievement organization is currently in need of board members and classroom volunteers to continue to provide Montevideo students with the opportunity to learn about fiscal responsibility, work readiness, and more through the program’s offerings.

Police Department requests BCA review of investigation

Recent news reports published in an area daily newspaper have led to some speculation in the community regarding an investigation conducted by the Montevideo Police Department into what was deemed to be a suicide in Chinhinta Park in September 2020.

News from Milan

Ah. The joy of sunshine that we have enjoyed the past few days. But wait. We have another nasty storm predicted for next week. Will we ever just get a couple inches of snow without gale force winds and/or dangerously cold temperatures? It must be getting close to state tournament time. That’s my only explanation.