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Beverly J. Welchlin

ST. JAMES — Beverly Joyce (Peterson) Welchlin, 92, of St. James, Minn., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Mankato, Minn. A Celebration of Life service will be held for Beverly at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Sinn Family Celebration of ...

Kathy K. Fladeland

FAIRMONT — Kathy Kay Fladeland was born on Dec. 13, 1945, in Fairmont, Minn. to Francis and Ruth Lind McDonald. She was the ninth of ten children. She passed away on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Lovell, Wyoming. Kathy spent her early years growing up on a farm in Granada, Minn. where she ...

Melanie A. Ritter

LANESBORO — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melanie Ann Ritter, 57, of Lanesboro, Minn. She passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 14, 2024, with her husband, Dan, by her side. She was a beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished friend. Despite the challenges, she ...

Marianne Hagen

FAIRMONT — A Celebration of Life Service for Marianne Hagen, 79, of Fairmont, Minn., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fairmont. A private family burial will be held later that day in Lake Belt Township Cemetery near Ceylon, Minn. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont and continue one hour prior to the time of service at the church. Hagen passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at her home in Fairmont. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service is ...

Karen P. Hertzke

FAIRMONT — Memorial Service for Karen P. Hertzke, 84, of Fairmont, Minn. will be 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 22, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont. Burial will be held at a later date at Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont. Karen passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 at the Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont. Memorials are preferred to Grace Lutheran Church Missions in Fairmont. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Evelyn K. Altman

WELCOME — Evelyn Koons Altman, 95, transitioned to eternal life on Nov. 8, 2024, at her home in Welcome, Minn. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, at St. Paul’s Community Church in Welcome. Visitation will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, at St. Paul’s Community Church. Interment will be at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery in Fairmont, Minn. at a later date. Evelyn Ruth Abel was born on Aug. 18, 1929, to Charles and Elda Abel. Evelyn is survived by her children, Kathy, Mark, W.C., Patricia, and Richard, grandchildren, Brad Koons, Angela ...