Funeral Information

Edward "Ed" Drietz, age 84, of Volga, Minnesota, formerly of Lake Benton, Minnesota died Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Hendricks Community Hospital in Hendricks, Minnesota.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home in Lake Benton.

Michelle Lean Dunn, age 59, of Lake Benton, Minnesota, died on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home - Lake Benton Chapel. Please return as Michelle's life history will appear when it becomes available. 

Joyce Marjo Dass passed away on October 2, 2025, at the age of 85 years and one day. Joyce went home to be with her Lord, reunited with her beloved husband, Arnold “Buzz” Dass.

Clarence Steffes, age 93, of Ivanhoe, MN passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Tyler, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday, September 10th at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ivanhoe, MN. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7pm on Tuesday, September 9th at the Houseman Visitation Center in Ivanhoe, MN with a prayer service at 7pm. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial with military honors will be at the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Ivanhoe, MN. Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel in Hendricks, MN has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Walter Lacek, age 93, of Canby, MN passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 surrounded by his family at his home in Canby. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6th at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Canby, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church with Rosary at 1:00pm. Inurnment will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Canby, MN with military honors. Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel in Canby, MN has been entrusted with handling the arrangements.