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Marilyn Jean (Day) Cusick passed away November 23, 2021, at Aspen Winds in Cheyenne, Wyo. She was 91 years young. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, July 15, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Granite Falls Lutheran Church with a luncheon to follow. A private interment will be held at the Granite Falls City Cemetery.

William “Bill” Monahan of Montevideo died Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at his home in Montevideo at the age of 62. Funeral services were held Monday, July 11, 2022 at 1 p.m.

Ralph was born on January 22, 1944, in Wadena. He was baptized in Wadena and confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church in his hometown of Verndale. He graduated from Verndale High School in 1962. He then attended North Dakota State University on a track scholarship where he ran the 440-yard dash and the hurdles. In September of 1964 he met Wanda Eckert of Sebeka. They celebrated a December 18, 1965, wedding at Grace Lutheran Church in Sebeka. They resided in Roseville for four years before Ralph returned to college at Mankato State University where he earned a degree in Industrial Arts education. Ralph and Wanda’s children, Tricia and Chad, were born in Mankato. In 1972, Ralph accepted an Industrial Arts teaching position at Central Middle School in Montevideo. He and Wanda enjoyed the community and decided to plant their family roots, building their country home in which they have lived since 1977.

Wilma Mae (Jenkins) Schmitz was born on June 14, 1937 in Org to Garold and Marjorie (Killen) Jenkins. As a young girl, Wilma had a special affinity for horses, especially her black and white pony, Midnight. She attended school in Worthington before eventually meeting and marrying Leo John Schmitz on April 10, 1954. The couple were blessed with six sons: Kenny, James, Ronald, Robert, Leo, and Art and resided in Org before moving to multiple states over the course of several years, following Leo’s work in construction. The family eventually put down roots in Boyd in 1969, settling into family life.

James Stromenger, 81, of Willmar died Wednesday, June 29, at CentraCare Willmar Care Center. His funeral service was 11 a.m.

Donald Saterbak of Montevideo died Monday, June 20, 2022 at Copper Glen Assisted Living in Montevideo at the age of 99. Funeral services were held Monday, June 27, 2022 at 1 p.m.

LeRoy James Williamson, 83, of Montevideo passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on June 20, 2022. A funeral service was held in LeRoy’s honor on Thursday, June 23 at 11 a.m.