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Retha Rasmussen

WINNEBAGO — Retha Rasmussen, 68, of Winnebago, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, following an ATV accident near her home. The family will greet guests at the visitation from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at First Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at First Presbyterian Church in Winnebago. Burial will be in Rice Lake Cemetery. Spencer-Owen Funeral Home in Winnebago is in charge of arrangements. Retha Gail Stauffer was born April 3, 1956, to Richard and Clarice ...

Laurie B. Slater

FAIRMONT — A time for remembering and celebrating the life of Laurie B. Slater, 54, of Browerville, Minn., formerly of Fairmont, Minn., will be held 1-3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. A private family burial will be held in Tenhassen Cemetery, Tenhassen Township, Martin County, Minn. Slater passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, Minn. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.

Phyllis R. Rand

ST. JAMES — A celebration of life service for Phyllis R. Rand, 96, of St. James, Minn., will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at First Lutheran Church in St. James, Minn., with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery, rural St. James. Rand was called to eternal rest Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 24, ...

James J. Welchlin

BLUE EARTH — Mass of Christian Burial for James “Jim” J. Welchlin, 87, of Blue Earth, Minn., will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont, with interment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Fairmont. Welchlin passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at his home in rural Blue Earth. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dr. Steven Sumey

FAIRMONT — Funeral services for Dr. Steven Sumey, 70, of Fairmont, will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 100 W. Market St. in Okabena, Minn. Burial will follow the service at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Okabena, Minn. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. ...

Arlen L. Maloney

MADELIA — Arlen Lynn Maloney, 70, of Madelia, Minn died on Sept 18, 2024, at his home. Arlen was born on May 7, 1954, to Ronald and Margie (Hamilton) Maloney. He graduated from Madelia High School in 1972. On Oct. 20, 1974, he married Joy Brummund. Together they raised two sons, Matthew ...