Funeral Announcements

The Mundwiler & Larson Funeral Home announces the death of Eleanor Pavin, age 82, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ortonville, MN. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the church and will continue one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Monday. Fr. Shawn Polman will celebrate the Mass, and inurnment will be at Valley View Cemetery in Browns Valley, MN.

Left to cherish Eleanor’s memory are her brother-in-law, Pat Minahan; numerous nieces and nephews; and a multitude of friends.

 

 

Mundwiler Funeral Home announces the death of 99-year-old, Clarice Kranz, of Milbank, SD, who passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank, SD, with a prayer vigil and Rosary beginning at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Tuesday. Fr. John Helmueller will celebrate the Mass, and interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Rosen, MN.

Left to cherish Clarice’s memory are her children: Carolyn (Michael) Brown of Minneapolis, MN; Celeste Gatz of Hayward, WI; and Sun Lakes, AZ; Charles (Peggy) Kranz of Milbank, SD; Clinton (Lynn) Kranz of Wellington, Co; and Curtice Kranz of Dawson, MN; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; 1 son-in-law, 1  brother-in-law; 2 sisters-in-law; along with many nieces and nephews.

 

 

 

Mundwiler Funeral Home announces the death of 97-year-old, Lois Helm, of Milbank, SD, who passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Pastor Melanie Reiners will officiate, and interment will be at Milbank City Cemetery.

She is survived by her children: Brad Helm of Brandon, SD; Cyndi Shaeffer of Saline, MI; and Kyle (Lori) Helm of Cleveland, ND; several grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren; along with many, many nieces and nephews.

Mundwiler Funeral Home of Milbank is in charge of the arrangements for 97-year-old, Lois Helm, of Milbank, SD.

 

 

 

Mundwiler Funeral Home announces the death of 68-year-old Robert Athey of Big Stone City.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Big Stone Tabor Methodist Church in Big Stone City. Visitation will be held at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A prayer service and time of sharing will be held at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Friday, one hour prior to the service.

Robert Athey is survived by his wife, Marcia “Marcy” Athey; two sons: Dustin and Ryan (and his fiancé Nicole Gustafson); brother, Dale (Pamela) Athey; and sister, Teresa Athey.  Mundwiler Funeral Home of Milbank is in charge of the arrangements for 68-year-old Robert Athey of Big Stone City.

 

 

 

 

Mundwiler & Larson Funeral Homes announces the death of 77-year-old, Pamela “Pam” Schneck of Clinton, MN.  

Services are pending at this time.

Mundwiler & Larson Funeral Homes are in charge  of arrangements for 77-year-old, Pamela “Pam” Schneck of Clinton.