Timothy “Tim” James Juetten passed away at his home on January 4, 2022. He was 70 years old. Tim was born June 25, 1951, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to Gearaldine and Arthur Juetten. He married Jane Juetten (nee Friedl) at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Avon, MN. They were married for 35 years. They joyously welcomed five daughters into their lives. Tim worked as a music therapist at Willmar Regional Treatment Center for 25 years. He was known for his willingness to help others and his abundant sense of humor, especially his dad jokes. He had a great love for music and shared his lovely tenor voice in his church choir and performed at weddings and funerals.
Tim is survived by his wife, Jane; five children, Sarah Juetten of Anchorage, AK., Laura (Jason) Weyer of Fargo, ND., Melissa Juetten of Anchorage, AK., Rachel (Jordan) Junkermeier of St. Joseph, MN., Katheryn Juetten (and her partner Alex) of Willmar, MN.; two grandchildren Ian and Abigail Weyer and his sister, Mary Lambrix and her family,
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Tim Juetten Memorial Service
May 19, 2022 • Pastor Chris Pappenfus
Celebration of Life for Jim Portinga
January 6, 2024 • Pastor Chris Pappenfus
Live Stream Celebration of Life Service for Jim Portinga. Jim Russel Portinga passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Nov. 30th, 2023. Jim graduated from Willmar High School in 1948 and served in the Navy during the Korean war from 1950 to 1954. After his service he attended the University of Minnesota, majoring in Poultry Nutrition and Business. Jim met Shirley, the love of his life, in 1955 at a Robbins Island Picnic and they were married for 67 and a half wonderful years. Jim had a varied career in business and poultry. He started working at Allstate Hatchery at an early age, which was the family business. Jim was most proud of developing a visionary computer program for poultry nutrition which was used to formulate feeding programs for over 70 million poultry in the US and Japan. His entrepreneurial spirit accompanied his life of hard work. He designed a new trailer hitch, winning first place at the Minnesota inventor’s congress. Jim also drafted house plans for several of his own homes and for others. He always said, “The only thing worse than working is looking for work.” In his later years Jim continued his work ethic, including a career working in a photo department. Jim and Shirley lived in three different communities: Willmar, Big Lake and Branson, building community and lifelong friendships wherever they lived. As a couple they traveled extensively throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Japan. Jim loved his family. He is survived by his wife Shirley; their four children: Tim and Laura Portinga of Eden Prairie, Todd and Kris Portinga of Welch, Cindy and Lincoln Clements of Willmar, and Chris and Krista Portinga of Maplewood. Jim was especially fond of his 9 grandchildren: Nicole, Holly, Tyler, Johanna, Stephen, Jon, Jenna, Jake and Sam and 16 great grandchildren. The whole family gathered this past summer for a wonderful two-day reunion. Jim was welcomed into heaven by his parents, Rich and Grace Portinga, brother Dean Portinga, niece Judy Portinga and nephew Terry Portinga. A memorial service will be held at First Covenant Church of Willmar, Minnesota on January 6th, 2024 at 11am with visitation one hour before. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Memorials can be donated to CentraCare Hospice or First Covenant Church in Jim’s memory.
Funeral Service for Bruce L. Netland
November 13, 2023 • Pastor Chris Pappenfus
Visitation will be held at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home from 4 - 7 pm, Sun., Nov. 12, at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar and will continue on Mon., Nov. 13 at 10 am (one hour prior to the service) at First Covenant Church on Monday. The service will begin at 11 am and will be followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Frank Lake Covenant Cemetery or CentraCare Foundation-Heart and Vascular Center.
