Dorene Swenson
Dorene Mae (Jants) Swenson, 87, of Burleson, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026. Dorene was born June 23, 1938, in Canby, Minn., to Alfred and Mildred (Knutson) Jants. She graduated from Canby High School in 1956.
Dorene Mae (Jants) Swenson, 87, of Burleson, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026. Dorene was born June 23, 1938, in Canby, Minn., to Alfred and Mildred (Knutson) Jants. She graduated from Canby High School in 1956.
Mass of Christian Burial for Eileen Differding, 92, of Minneota, will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 4 -7 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 4 p.m. and a Rosary at 7 p.m. also at St. Edward Catholic Church.
Eugene D. Clark, age 86, of White, S.D., passed away on Friday, Feb., 20, 2026, at the Canby Nursing Home in Canby, Minn.
Eugene “Gene” DeWit, age 97, of Canby, Minn. passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at the Sanford Canby Medical Center. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.
Daniel Allison Hunt, age 57, formerly of Canby, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Sioux Falls, S.D. A celebration of Daniel’s life will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Neil David Olsen, born on Jan. 9, 1952, in Canby, Minn., passed away on Feb. 9, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, leaving behind a legacy that reflects his remarkable character and dedication to the community he cherished.
Nicholas Joseph Citterman, age 63 of Hendricks, Minn. passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. following a courageous and very brief battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Singsaas Church, rural Hendricks.
James “Jimmy” Knofczynski, age 88, of rural Ivanhoe, Minn., passed away on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at the HCHA Nursing Home in Hendricks, Minn. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Wilno, Minn. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Teresa Nothem passed away on Jan. 31, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City, S.D. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery. www.osheimschmidt.com
Edith Anne Briggs Carey, age 92, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at her home in Henderson, Nev.
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