Obituaries
It is with profound heartbreak that we say goodbye to our father, Victor (Vic) W. Flansburg, 97, of Motley, Minnesota.
Vic passed away peacefully in his sleep November 3, 2025 at the Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.
He was our hero and a veteran who served in the Merchant Marines and the U.S. Navy...
It is with great sorrow we announce the death of Caroline Statema, 88, of Long Prairie, on October 31, 2025.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 13, at 2:00 p.m. at the Iten Funeral Home Chapel in Browerville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the Iten Funeral...
Carl Trager, 85, of Staples, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial was held November 10, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples.
A private family burial will be held at the Motley Public Cemetery.
Carl was born in Hazen, North Dakota on October 24, 1940....
Steven Roger Dille, 75, of Motley, passed away November 1, 2025.
Services were held Nov. 10, at the Motley Free Methodist Church.
Steve was born October 25, 1950, to Roger and Judith (Lorenz) Dille in Bloomington. Following graduation from high school, Steve proudly entered the United States Air...
Kenneth L. Johnson, 91, of Poplar, passed away October 29, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Funeral services were held Nov. 7 at the Motley Free Methodist Church, with his son, Pastor Jim Johnson, officiating.
Burial was at the Poplar Cemetery.
Ken was born August 11, 1934, to Larue...
Garry Carpenter, 79, of Staples, passed away October 26, 2025, at the Little Falls Care Center.
Memorial Services were held November 4, at the Motley Free Methodist Church.
Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls at a later date.
Garry Lynn Carpenter was born January...
Carl Trager, 85, of Staples, MN passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday November 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, MN. There will be a visitation held at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Private family burial will be...
Kenneth L. Johnson, 91, Poplar, passed away on October 29, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Ken was born August 11, 1934, to Larue and Clara (Opheim) Johnson on his grandparents’ farm in Byron Township. He attended Poplar country school through 8th grade and then high school in Motley...
Steven Roger Dille
Steven Roger Dille, 75, of Motley, Minnesota, passed away on November 1, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4pm – 8pm on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples. Services will be held 11am on November 10, 2025, with a visitation one hour prior...
Kenneth L. Johnson, 91, Staples, passed away October 29, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 7, at the Motley Free Methodist Church. Visitation begins at 10 a.m.
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