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Carolyn A. Seidel

FAIRMONT — Carolyn Ann Seidel, 79, of Fairmont sadly left our world on Feb. 21, 2025. Services will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fairmont on Saturday, March 1, with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Funeral arrangements are with Lakeview Funeral Home.

William J. Atkinson

TRUMAN — William James Atkinson, a beloved father, musician, and skilled electrician, passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on Feb. 18, 2025. He was born on July 25, 1955, to Jerome and Marina (Schmiesing) Atkinson. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Feb. 26, at Zaharia Funeral Home in Truman. Burial will be at Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Phyllis Niehaus

FAIRMONT — Funeral Service for Phyllis Niehaus, 89, of Fairmont, Minn., will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont with interment in Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Lakeview Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Phyllis passed away on Thursday evening, Feb. 20, 2025, at Valley Vue Care Center in Armstrong, Iowa. Lakeview Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Todd Nowak

SHERBURN — Todd Nowak, of Sherburn, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 18, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1964, in Fairmont, where he was baptized and confirmed at St. John Vianney Catholic Church and graduated from Fairmont High School in 1983. During and after high school, Todd ...

Lenita R. Struck

NORTH MANKATO — Lenita Renae Struck, 57, of North Mankato, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, at Northview–North Mankato Mortuary. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on ...

Russell W. Thompson

FAIRMONT — A Celebration of Life Service for Russell W. Thompson, 72, of Fairmont, Minn., will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the United Methodist Church in Fairmont. Burial will be following the service in Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont and will continue one hour prior to the time of service at the church. Russ passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont. Lakeview Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.