Peterson Brothers Funeral Home

01/06/2026

Robert LeRoy Jaenisch

Robert LeRoy Jaenisch, age 78, of Clara City and formerly of Raymond, passed away Sunday, January 4, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 9, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clara City. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, at Immanuel Lutheran Church and will continue for one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

Robert was born on February 25, 1947, to Daniel and Effie Jaenisch. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clara City. Bob graduated from Clara City High School in 1965. After high school, he joined the Army National Guard, where he served for six years.

In 1969, Bob married the love of his life Sharon Stegeman. From this union, three children were born: Ronda, Mamie, and Duane. Bob passionately farmed and raised hogs north of Clara City until 1995. He then went on to work for the MACCRAY School District for 17 years.

During retirement, Bob enjoyed riding his motorcycle, going to the casino, working on the farm, camping, spending time with his grandchildren, and traveling with Sharon.

Bob is survived by his wife, Sharon Jaenisch, of Clara City; daughters Ronda (Chad) Fank of Eagle Lake and Mamie (Ryan) Braun of Webster, SD; and son Duane (Tania) Jaenisch of Clara City. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Katie and Kelsey Braun, Callie, Maggie, Dan, and John Jaenisch. He is further survived by his brother, Ed Jaenisch of Willmar; mother-in-law Fern Stegeman of Clara City; brother-in-law Greg Doerr of Willmar; along with numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Effie Jaenisch; his brother, Kenny Jaenisch; his sisters, Marlene Haats and Mary Jean Doerr; sisters-in-law Diane Jaenisch and Alice Jaenisch; brother-in-law Sonny Haats; and his father-in-law, Henry Stegeman.

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01/06/2026

Julio Cesar Giron

Julio C. Giron, age 64, of Willmar, passed away Saturday, January 3, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by his celebration of life service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

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01/06/2026

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01/05/2026

01/05/2026

Konstantin Goulianos

Dr. Konstantin Goulianos, age 90, of New York City, NY., passed away Friday, January 2, at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

Arrangements are pending with the Peterson Brothers Atwater Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothrs.com

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01/05/2026

Patricia "Patty" Jane Baker

Patricia “Patty” J. Baker, age 87, of Willmar, passed away on Thursday, January 1, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., followed by her funeral service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.

Patty was born on September 19, 1938, in Benson, Minnesota, the fifth of eleven children born to Otto Sr. and Fern (Gepner) Puchalski. She grew up and received her education in Benson. At an early age, Patty left school to care for her younger siblings while her parents worked. She also helped with cooking and breadmaking at her parents’ business, The Pheasant Café in Benson.

On April 27, 1957, Patty was united in marriage to Norman Lloyd Baker. They lived briefly in Benson and Alexandria before making their home in the Willmar community in 1963. Some of Patty’s early jobs included working at Piggly Wiggly and serving as an Avon Sales Representative, but most of her life was devoted to being a hardworking homemaker, housewife, and daycare provider.

Patty loved to mother everyone—family, friends, neighbors, and animals alike. She enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, sewing, crafting, and watching her favorite soap operas with her daughter. She loved the outdoors, tending to her flower gardens, sitting in the sun, and caring for her birds and rabbits, never missing a day of feeding them. Family meant everything to her. She treasured time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and she loved getting together with her siblings for every possible occasion, especially birthdays. More than anything, Patty loved making sure everyone had a good meal. Up until her last day, she was still preparing lunch for her children on their work breaks. She was a truly amazing soul to all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her four children: Robin (and Janice) Baker of Willmar, Ronald Baker of Blomkest, Tim Baker of Willmar, and Melanie Garberich (and Gaylin Anderson) of Willmar; two grandchildren: Jason (and Christina) Baker of Renville and Taylor (and Tyler) Henkelman of Blomkest; and five great-grandchildren: Chase, Kolby, Lita, Tristan, and Desirae. She is also survived by one brother, Otto Jr. “Butch” Puchalski of Benson; five sisters: MaryEllen Hoefer of Benson, RuthAnn Cleary of Benson, Helen (and Dick) Lee of Benson, Joyce (and Jack) Verch of Pennock, and Shirley (and Tom) Razink of Clontarf; and former daughter-in-law Nancy Baker of Blomkest; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her mother- and father-in-law, Clara and Frank Baker; her husband, Norman, in March 2022; three brothers: Edward, James, and Raymond Puchalski; one sister, Beverly Hoffman; and an infant daughter, Rebecca Lynn.

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01/05/2026

Evelyn Jeanette Somerville

Evelyn J. Somerville, age 91, of Raymond, passed away Tuesday, December 30, at Compassionate Cottages in Willmar.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 9, at the Raymond Methodist Church. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

Evelyn Jeanette Somerville was born on April 3, 1934, in Bismark, North Dakota, the daughter of Engwald and Olga (Giske) Jacobson. She grew up in South Dakota and at an early age, the family moved to a farm North of Willmar (near Lake Florida Sloughs). She received her education in a country schoolhouse. She left home at age 14 and began working at the Bethesda Children Home across from the Eagle Lake Lutheran Church. She later worked for the Hultgren family and other area families with housekeeping duties. Evelyn met the love of her life, William “Bill” Somerville when crossing the street in downtown Willmar. Bill was stopped at a red light, while Evelyn walked across the same street, her purse opened up. Bill got out of the car to help her pick up the items from her purse, and the rest is history. They were married on November 24, 1952, and made their home on a farm near Raymond.

Evelyn was an active member of the Raymond Methodist Church and served in numerous organizations. She was very patriotic and was also active with the Willmar American Legion Auxiliary and the Disabled American Veterans. She founded the Woods Township Community fund and was active with her “neighborhood club”. Evelyn enjoyed puzzles, embroidery, needlework, gardening vegetables, and growing flowers. Evelyn also enjoyed family events and was always happy when people stopped by.

Evelyn will be best remembered for having a determined mindset, being kindhearted and compassionate towards others. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her five children, Donna (and Bill) Barbknecht of Battle Lake, Robert (and Rachelle) Somerville of Willmar, Jerry (and Carol) Somerville of Raymond, Nancy Hansmeier of Phoenix, AZ., and Kelly (and Lori) Somerville of Raymond; seventeen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; and one sister, Selma Reishel of Waite Park, besides other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill in 2017; and one sister, Josephine Aarfor of Lidgerwood, South Dakota.

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01/05/2026

Martha Jean Stutelberg

Martha J. Stutelberg, age 63, of Willmar, passed away Sunday, December 28, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by her celebration of life service at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

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01/02/2026

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01/01/2026

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