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HILA ZIETLOW

Hila Zietlow, 80, of Boyd died on Monday, February 6, 2023 at St. Cloud Hospital. Visitation will be on Friday, February 17 from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m. at J.H. Lynner Funeral Home in Clarkfield. Funeral will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Tyro Township with visitation one hour prior at the church. Interment to follow in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Boyd. Arrangements are with J.H. Lynner Funeral Home in Clarkfield. www.jhlynner.com.

GARY RETZLAFF

Gary Retzlaff, 76, of Clara City passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 10, 2023, at 1 p.m.

RONALD ALLEN BANKEN

Ronald Allen Banken, 48, of Otsego passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 11 from 11 a.m.

REBECCA “BECKY” THORSTAD

Rebecca “Becky” Thorstad, 74, of Montevideo passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Luther Haven in Montevideo. A private family service will be held at a later date.

DAVID MACZIEWSKI

David Macziewski, 69, of Montevideo passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. at his home surrounded by family. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023. at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Sparta in rural Montevideo. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. David LeRoy Macziewski was born on April 22, 1953, the son of Elroy and Rosella “Sally” (Olson) Macziewski in Montevideo.

DALE OAKLAND

Dale Oakland of Granite Falls died Saturday, February 4, 2023, at United Hospital in St. Paul at the age of 68.

CHURCH SCHEDULES

SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Evening 7 p.m. Wednesday: Teens 5 p.m.; Young Explorers 6:30 p.m.

MICHAEL ROSDAHL

Michael Rosdahl of Dawson passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Johnson Memorial Care Center in Dawson at the age of 72. The family will be planning services at a later date at Lac Qui Parle Lake to honor Mike’s memory.

RONALD ALLEN BANKEN

Ronald Allen Banken, 48, of Otsego passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wing-Bain Funeral Home. A time of fellowship and lunch will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the VFW in Montevideo.

RECIPE

Submitted by Myrna Stölen OF THE WEEK A note from Myrna: Quick as a mix bar recipe - I used to make these years ago. So simple, just throw everything in a bowl, mix and bake - easy! Date Nut Creams 1 and 1/2 cups flour 1/3 cup shortening 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 cup dairy sour cream 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup diced dates 1/2 cup chopped nuts.