Obituaries are public, often shared in newspapers and online,
which means many people may come across them. Kathleen Dehmlow’s obituary,
written by her two adult children, initially seemed typical but revealed family tensions.
The Redwood Falls Gazette published it, but after backlash, it was removed.
A family member confirmed its contents, while another, Dwight,
explained that the mother had repented for past mistakes.
The obituary’s final sentence was shocking and led to public doubt over its authenticity.
The CEO of the newspaper clarified that no law prohibited its publication,
and complaints were reviewed. Some families choose to be candid in obituaries, unlike the usual warm tributes
