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Bonnie Pearson Layton
Bonnie Pearson Layton was boron February 13, 1945, to Harold and Dorothy Pearson. As a young child, Bonnie moved with her parents to Ortonville, MN, where they had charge of The Ortonville Greenhouse. The family grew by two when Al and Dori were adopted, giving Bonnie a brother and a sister.
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County Board approves clinical services with Woodland Centers
The Big Stone County Board met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Big Stone County Courthouse in Ortonville with all County Commissioners present for the meeting. Board members approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from their regular meeting on Oct. 6. They also authorized payment of bills. During committee reports, board members discussed information from recent meetings. Following committee reports, the Big Stone County Board received updates and
Oct 27


Ortonville council approves 2027 contract with UMVRDC
The Ortonville City Council met for their second meeting of the month on Monday, Oct. 19 at the Library Media Center will all members present. The meeting was brief as council member approved an Amendment of Lease of the Ortonville Community Center between the City of Ortonville and State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, acting for the benefit of the Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services. The lease covers approximately 1,500 square feet of offic
Oct 27


Marlton “Bud” DeNeui
Marlton "Bud" DeNeui, 101, of Ortonville, MN, and formerly of Clinton, MN, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Fairway View in Ortonville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity-Mount Olive Lutheran Church 2.5 miles north of Johnson, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Reverend Donald Main will officiate the service. We will depart from the church at 1:00 p.m. for burial at Clinton City Ce
Oct 27
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Bonnie Pearson Layton
Bonnie Pearson Layton was boron February 13, 1945, to Harold and Dorothy Pearson. As a young child, Bonnie moved with her parents to Ortonville, MN, where they had charge of The Ortonville Greenhouse. The family grew by two when Al and Dori were adopted, giving Bonnie a brother and a sister.
The Ortonville Independent
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Marlton “Bud” DeNeui
Marlton "Bud" DeNeui, 101, of Ortonville, MN, and formerly of Clinton, MN, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Fairway View in Ortonville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity-Mount Olive Lutheran Church 2.5 miles north of Johnson, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Reverend Donald Main will officiate the service. We will depart from the church at 1:00 p.m. for burial at Clinton City Ce
The Ortonville Independent
Oct 27


Catherine "Cathy" Karels
Catherine "Cathy" Karels, 96, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Fairway View in Ortonville, MN. Catherine “Cathy” Martha Karels was born on August 3, 1930, on the family farm near Nassau, MN, to Paul and Clara Pillatzki. She attended District 8 country school before continuing her education at Bellingham High School, graduating in 1948. Following graduation, Catherine moved to Montevideo, MN, where she worked for five years for various businesses
The Ortonville Independent
Oct 27


Benjamin “Benny” Basta
Benjamin “Benny” Basta, 85, Clinton, MN, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at his home in Clinton. Graveside Services will be Saturday, October 24, at 1:00 p.m. at the Clinton City Cemetery. Please join us for dessert at the Clinton Memorial Building following the service. Benny was a man who measured his life not in accomplishments, but in relationships: the nieces and nephews that grew up with and chaperoned Benny and Dianna, the grandchildren who followed him aroun
The Northern Star
Oct 15


Liane Rausch
Liane Rausch, age 71, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church, with a prayer vigil and Rosary beginning at 9:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 26


Kenneth "Kenny" Skoog
Kenneth "Kenny" Skoog, 87, of Graceville, MN, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Grace Home in Graceville. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Mundwiler & Larson Funeral Home in Graceville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Fr. Shawn Polman will officiate and burial will be at Graceville Consolidated Cemetery near Graceville.
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 26


Arlen “Red” LaCombe
Arlen Edward LaCombe was born on January 24, 1930, at the family farm home near Big Stone City, SD. He was the son of Walter and Olive (Jacobs) LaCombe, and affectionately nicknamed, Red. He attended country school until his family moved to a farm near Ortonville, MN, and then attended Ortonville High School, graduating with the Class of 1948. Red farmed with his father. He was united in marriage with Ardell Bernette Agre on November 8, 1953, in Montevideo, MN. They were bl
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 21


Phyllis Ann (Melland) Seiler
Phyllis Ann (Melland) Seiler was born May 23, 1937, to Russell and Gunvor (Wichman) Melland of Jamestown, North Dakota. Phyllis graduated high school in 1955 and attended Concordia College for a year. On February 1, 1958, she married the love of her life, Raymon Seiler. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, hard work and fun. Prior to marriage, Phyllis worked as a dental assistant and as an aide on the maternity ward in Jamestown. Once married, she was bl
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 21


Janet "Jan" Elaine Nelson
Janet "Jan" Elaine Nelson, age 89, of Glenwood, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Glenwood Retirement Village under the care of hospice following a lengthy illness. A memorial service celebrating Janet and her late husband David will be held on Saturday, August 22, at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton with Pastor James Rach officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at Clinton Ceme
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 21


Galen Gottschalk
Galen Gottschalk, age 85, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Fairway View Neighborhoods. In respecting Galen’s wishes, cremation will take place, and a private family ceremony will be held at a later date to honor his life and legacy. Galen Keith Gottschalk was born in McPherson, KS, on December 5, 1940, to Freddie and Elvira (Gillberg) Gottschalk. He was raised in Lindsborg, KS, and graduated from Lindsborg High School. In 1958, Galen enlisted
The Ortonville Independent
Aug 21
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