Breaking News

Lawrence ‘Larry’ P. McGuire

FAIRMONT — Lawrence “Larry” Patrick McGuire, 75, of rural Fairmont, Minn., passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at his home. A visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, also ...

Larry Owen

WINNEBAGO — Larry Owen, age 92, of Winnebago, Minn., passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 17, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont, Minn. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at Spencer Owen Funeral Home in Winnebago, Minn. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. ...

Kay M. Wrucke

FAIRMONT — A celebration of life service for Kay M. (Greeley) Wrucke, 73, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service from 9-11 ...

Carole Bursell

FAIRMONT — A visitation for Carole J. Bursell, age 75, of Fairmont, Minn. will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Bursell passed away Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 13, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minn. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.

James ‘Jim’ P. Chukuske

FAIRMONT — Private family services for James “Jim” Peter Chukuske, age 96, of Fairmont, Minn., formerly of Welcome, Minn., will be held at a later date in Welcome. Jim passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Aug. 15, 2024, at Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center. Jim is survived by his son, Bill (Laurie) Chukuske of Welcome, Minn.; daughter, Tammy Williams of Welcome, Minn; ...

Orville E. Frandle

BLUE EARTH — Orville Eugene Frandle, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, just one day shy of his 94th birthday at UHD in Blue Earth, Minn. A celebration of Orville’s life will take place 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Blue Earth, with a public visitation from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial, among his fellow veterans and loved ones, will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Blue Earth. Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Blue Earth is in charge of arrangements. Orville was born Aug. ...