The obituary for Kathleen Dehmlow in The Redwood Falls Gazette gained viral attention for its shocking content. Initially appearing as a standard tribute, it revealed deep family grievances, ending with a sentence that stunned readers. The obituary was later removed after backlash, but by then, it had spread widely.A family member,
Dwight, acknowledged Kathleen’s past mistake but criticized the obituary for publicly airing private issues,calling it harmful. Despite criticism, the newspaper defended its decision, citing no legal issues but promising a reviewThis case underscores how obituaries, meant as respectful tributes, can sometimes expose unresolved family conflicts with far-reaching consequences.