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William K. Steiner

FAIRMONT — William (Bill) Karl Steiner, born Aug. 7, 1946, in Fairmont, Minn., passed from this life on Feb. 16, 2025, in Galveston, Texas, his home for the last several years, where he enjoyed living near the Gulf of Mexico. Bill was preceded in death by his son, Joshua, his father, Bryce Steiner, and his brother, Timothy Steiner. Bill is survived by three children Gregory (Karen) Steiner, Jacob (Amanda) Steiner, and Abigail Steiner; two grandchildren, Kirby Steiner and Maggie Steiner. Bill is also survived by his mother, Lucille Steiner, his sister, Patti (Gary) Krumholz, and ...

Michael E. Swanson

FAIRMONT — Private family services for Michael E. Swanson, 86, of Fairmont, Minn., formerly of Trimont, Minn., will be held at the Kramer Family Funeral Home in Trimont, Minn., with burial in Palestine Cemetery near Dolliver, Iowa. A time for remembering and celebrating Mike’s life with ...

Jean M. Maakestad

FAIRMONT — Private family services for Jean Marie Maakestad, 68, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont with burial held at a later date. A time for remembering and celebrating Jean’s life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at the Lakeview Funeral ...

Jean M. Maakestad

FAIRMONT — Private family services for Jean Marie Maakestad, 68, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont with burial held at a later date. A time for remembering and celebrating Jean’s life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Maakestad passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minn. Lakeview Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Arnold D. Madsen

FAIRMONT — Funeral services for Arnold D. Madsen, 93, of Fairmont, Minn., will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 5, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont, with military honors held following the service by the Lee C. Prentice American Legion Post #36 and the Martin County Veterans of Foreign ...

Arnold D. Madsen

FAIRMONT — Funeral services for Arnold D. Madsen, 93, of Fairmont, Minn., will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 5, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont, with military honors held following the service by the Lee C. Prentice American Legion Post #36 and the Martin County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1222. Burial will be held in East Chain Lutheran Cemetery in East Chain, Minn. Visitation will be two hours prior to the time of service from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 5, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Madsen passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Lakeview Methodist ...