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Darwin R. Ricard Jr.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Darwin (Rick) R. Ricard Jr., 56, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. He was born in St. Peter, Minn., and lived for many years in Fairmont, Minn., graduating with the class of 1987. Darwin is survived by his mother, Cheryl Ferch of Truman, Minn., his sisters, Carla (Keith) Nagel of St. Michael, Minn., Carol (Nick) Peshman of Toney, Ala.; stepdaughter Cassidy (Josh) Pruka of Winona, Minn., and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, maternal and paternal grandparents, many aunts and uncles.

Irene E. Simeroth

MOUNTAIN LAKE — Irene E. Simeroth, 100, of Mountain Lake, died on May 13, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Saint James. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Sturm Funeral Home in Mountain Lake, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the ...

Michael Sheplee

HUNTLEY — A Celebration of Life Service for Michael “Mike” Sheplee, 63, of Huntley, Minn., will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the church, prior to the service. Sheplee was welcomed into the ...

Michael Sheplee

HUNTLEY — A Celebration of Life Service for Michael “Mike” Sheplee, 63, of Huntley, Minn., will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Bethel Evangelical Free Church. Sheplee passed away on Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Fairmont. Memorials are preferred to Bethel Church Madelia. Lakeview Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Thomas H. Golly

WINNEBAGO — Thomas Harold Golly, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on May 10, 2025, at the age of 80. A public visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Winnebago, and one hour before the service. A memorial ...

Jean A. Maakestad

FAIRMONT — Services for Jean Alice Maakestad, 89, of Fairmont, Minn., will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont, Minn., with burial held in Lakeside Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the time of service from 12 to 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, at Grace ...