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Jean M. Merkel

SLEEPY EYE — Jean M. Merkel, 64, of Sleepy Eye, died peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Divine Providence Senior Living Community in Sleepy Eye. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. on Friday, May 2, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. Father Craig Timmerman will ...

Allen Nuessmeier

BLUE EARTH — Allen Nuessmeier, 70, of Blue Earth, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at United Hospital District. In a final act of kindness and generosity, Al chose to donate his body to science, continuing his lifelong legacy of care and compassion. Al was born on March 16, 1955, ...

Patrick S. Quastad

FAIRMONT — A time for remembering and celebrating the life of Patrick S. Quastad, 36, of Fairmont, Minn., will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont, Minn. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Patrick passed away Sunday, April 20, ...

LaVon M. Schiltz

FAIRMONT — LaVon M. Schiltz passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at Goldfinch Memory Care in Fairmont. She was 81. A graveside service for LaVon will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Bancroft. A luncheon will follow the graveside service and will be held in the fellowship hall of St. John's Catholic Church.

Mary E. Winkelman

ORMSBY — A Service of Remembrance for Mary Ellen Winkelman, 89, of rural Ormsby, Minn., will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Galena Township, rural Ormsby, Minn. Winkelman was called to her eternal rest on Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 2025, at Riley Crossing Senior Living in Chanhassen, Minn. Visitation will be one hour prior to the time of service at the church on Saturday. Kramer Family Funeral Home of Welcome, Sherburn, and Trimont, Minn, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Edward H. Langford

FAIRMONT — Mass of Christian Burial for Edward “Ed” H. Langford, 84, of Fairmont, Minn., will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont with interment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Fairmont. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Langford passed away on Thursday morning, April 17, 2025, at Goldfinch Memory Care in Fairmont. Lakeview Funeral Home is assisting the family with ...