Russell Anderson, 83

Russell Harold Anderson, age 83, of Buffalo, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on August 20, 1941, in Minneapolis, the son of Earl and Lillian (Peterson) Anderson.

Russell honorably served his Country in The United States Army.

On June 14, 1969, Russell H. Anderson and Barbara L. Ringer were joined in holy marriage in Long Lake, Minnesota. God blessed their marriage with two daughters.

Russell was employed at Minnesota Rubber for many years.

He enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds/deer, camping, and spending time with family.

Survived by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Barbara L. Anderson; daughters, Marcy (Jeremiah) Anderson and Cindy Anderson; a granddaughter, Kayla Anderson; great-grandson, Julian Nelson; three brothers and four sisters; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by his mother and stepfather and by several brothers and sisters.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 P.M. at the Peterson Chapel in Buffalo.

Private inurnment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

Kenneth Brevik, 77

Kenneth LeRoy Brevik, age 77, of Monticello, passed away on Tuesday April 8, 2025, at his family farm surrounded by loved ones. He was a devoted son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Ken was born in Hawarden, IA, and first lived in Hudson, SD. At the age of 10, he moved to Silver Creek Township where he later attended Monticello High School (graduating 1965). He earned his degree as an electrician in 1967 and married his high school sweetheart (Corrine) in 1968.  Together, they farmed and raised three daughters. His love for his wife and daughters was only surpassed by his love for his grandchildren. 

His family has always been his true love, but a close second was his life as a cowboy. Roping fence posts as a kid, riding in saddle club, hunting, trail riding, and roping. He passed his passion of horses and country living on to his family, friends, and neighbors.

Preceded in death by Harvey and Grace Brevik (parents); Greg (brother). 

Survived by his wife, Corrine (Carlson); daughter, Sonja Brevik, Tamara (Chris) Langford, Lisa (Kyle) DeMontigny; grandchildren, Logan (fiancée Rae Ann) DeMontigny, Jakob (Ava) Langeberg, Lathan DeMontigny, Trevor Langeberg, Kaedyn DeMontigny, Charlie (Kara) Langford, Joe Langford; great-grandchildren, Owen Langford (3y), Quinn Langford (11m); and many other family and friends.

We welcome you to join us in a celebration of his life on Saturday, May 10, with visitation at 9:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Faith Lutheran Church, 12449 Clementa Ave. NW, Monticello, MN. Ken will be laid to rest at Lakeside Cemetery immediately following the service.

Gregg Laidlaw, 62

Gregg Laidlaw, age 62, passed away April 9, 2025, in Delano, Minnesota.

Gregg was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend. 

He is survived by his children, Matthew and Abbigail Laidlaw; his sister Peggy and her spouse, Tim Rajewsky, their kids, Katie, Jake, and Scott; his brother, Ken and his spouse, Karen Laidlaw, and their kids, Michael and Justin. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lavern, Donna; and his brother, Russel Laidlaw.

Gregg found joy in the simple pleasures of life, karaoke, where he could often be found sharing his voice and sharing his spirit with others. He loved motorcycling, embracing the freedom of the open road—and spending time in the great outdoors, where he felt most at peace. Gregg loved to make people laugh by sharing his dad jokes.

Come, celebrate his life with family and friends at the American Legion in Buffalo, April 26 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m., on his birthday. Luncheon served at 11:30 a.m. until gone. Grab a mic for karaoke from 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Timothy Nix, 63

Timothy Paul Nix, age 63, a deeply loved son, brother, uncle, and friend, died on Wednesday, April 9, at his beautiful group home in Buffalo, Minnesota.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 12 noon to 2:00 P.M., with a prayer service at 1:00 P.M. at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, MN.

Survivors include his mother, Ellen (Brost) Nix; a brother, Stephen Nix and his wife, Marcia (Dehn) Nix; a sister, Valerie (Nix) Brownlee and her husband, Robert Brownlee; nieces, Naomi Nix, Colette Nix, Bailey (Iverson) Brownlee; nephews, Trenton Nix and Sawyer Brownlee.

Tim was preceded in death by his father, Paul Nix.

Tim’s ashes (along with Paul’s) will be interred at a family plot after a small graveside ceremony at the Murdo, South Dakota Cemetery at a later date.

Tim was born in Pierre, South Dakota, on June 2, 1961, to Paul and Ellen Nix, of Murdo. He was born with a profound intellectual disability and cerebral palsy. 

The Nix family moved to Rockford, Minnesota, in 1972, and Tim was soon introduced to REM group homes in Buffalo where he lived until the end of his life.

Tim worked at Functional Industries sheltered workshop and then attended the day activity center in Buffalo for over 40 years.

The Nix family wishes to extend their immeasurable gratitude and appreciation for the countless REM and Functional mentors and staff that loved and cared for Tim like he was their own. Tim’s infectious personality and joyful nature captured the hearts of everyone who met him. The world was a better place with Tim in it, and we will carry the light of his being in our hearts forever. We thank God our Father for the gift of this man to the world. We delight in the knowledge that Tim waits in loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Until we see you again, our dear, loved Tim.

The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

Edward Olson, 87

Edward “Larry” Olson

February 13, 1938 – April 12, 2025

Edward “Larry” Olson, of Buffalo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born on February 13, 1938, in Montevideo, Minnesota. Over the course of his life, he became known as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, whose quiet presence and warm heart touched everyone who knew him.

For 62 wonderful years, Larry shared his life with his dearly loved wife, Margaret. Together, they built a life rooted in love, family, and cherished traditions. 

He is survived by Margaret and their three children—Sue, Kevin, and Deb—along with his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Larry found his greatest joy in simple pleasures: peaceful days on the lake where he and Margaret made their home, time spent with family, traveling to new places, and enjoying retirement. He also had a passion for golf and treasured many rounds played with friends and loved ones.

In keeping with Larry’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral service. Those who feel called to honor his memory are encouraged to donate to the Buffalo Food Shelf, a cause close to the family’s heart (www.buffalofoodshelf.com/donate).

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the ICU team and the palliative care team at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale for their exceptional compassion and care during Larry’s final days.

Larry’s memory will live on in the love he gave, the stories he told, and the peaceful way he moved through the world.

Arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

Joan Otto, 91

Joan (Scanlan) Otto, a member of the Delano community for more than 70 years, died on Saturday, April 5, 2025, just shy of her 92nd birthday. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Otto; daughter, Mary Rose (Otto) Johnson; parents, John P. and Alice (Capelle) Scanlan, of Eyota, MN; and brother, Gene Scanlan, of Eyota, MN. 

Joan is survived by her children, Frank Otto, Roanoke, VA, Janet Otto, Delano, MN, Colleen (Otto) and Erik Johnson, Duluth, MN, Jean (Otto) and Ron Baumann, Peyton, CO, Stephen and Dawn (Akins) Otto, Winsted, MN, Phillip and Donna (Scherr) Otto, Maple Lake,, MN, Mark and Denise (Horsch) Otto Delano, MN, Kevin and Elizabeth (Morris) Otto, Delano, MN, Linda (Otto) and Stacy Osborne, North Mankato, MN; son-in-law, Darrell Johnson, Buffalo, MN; and a special niece who was like a daughter, Sue (Maas) and Neal DeMars, Winsted, MN. Dozens of grandchildren, multiple great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Joan is also survived by her sister, Betty (Scanlan) and Don Lero; her brothers and their wives, Jim Scanlan and (Mary-deceased), Johnny and Julie Scanlan, David and Lana Scanlan; and sister-in-law, Karen Scanlan.

Joan was a beacon of light to those she met. Born in a farming area near Rochester, MN, she was a graduate of Lourdes High School in Rochester, MN, and worked at the Mayo Clinic after graduation. A little-known fact, Joan took a correspondence course with the Famous Artist School, which had been founded by members of the New York Society of Illustrators, principally Albert Dorne and Norman Rockwell. Joan was a gifted artist in all art mediums, which was seen in everything she touched through her life. Joan had especially a love of drawing, painting, and anything to do with fabric. Her quilts are truly works of art. Joan was an avid reader. She loved history, a good love story, murder mystery, and cookbooks with a variety of cuisines! Joan started her 4-H career as a member of the Haverhill 4-H Club in Olmsted County. In Wright County, Joan was a 4-H Key Leader, Instructor, County Fair Judge, and Life Member of the Minnesota Adult Volunteer Association. She was very involved in all things 4-H!

Joan was a member of the Wright County Homemakers Association, Quilters Club in Delano, and was involved with many events at St. Peters Catholic Church, cooking for the annual fall festival, sewing and caring for altar cloths, vestments, and banners. Joan would drive the Franciscan Sisters who taught at St. Peter’s school to and from Assisi Heights in Rochester, MN, when visiting her parents.

Joan was very involved with her husband, Charlie, in the family business of Otto Transfer, which was founded almost 80 years ago. She managed the books, payroll, was the calm voice on the phone, all while raising 10 children. How to sum up this beautiful, inspirational, talented, patient woman in so few words, for each thought brings another. Although we have heavy hearts, we each remember her in our own way. There was softness, kindness, and love in this woman we called Mother!

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic parish, St. Peter’s campus. A wake was held at Iten’s Funeral Home April 14, from 4-8 pm. Visitation was held at St. Peter’s Church April 15 from 10-11 A.M. with funeral that followed. Interment immediately followed Mass.

Arrangements by the Iten Funeral Home in Delano, Minnesota.

Celebration of Life

Dean Jorgenson

Celebration of Life for Dean (Butch) Jorgenson on May 3 at the Buffalo Community Center at 206 Central Ave. in Buffalo. Hours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please do not park in the parking lot south of the building.