BETTENDORF, Iowa — Linda G. Paplinski, 85, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, surrounded by her daughters, Leslie and Vicki. Linda was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on Nov. 2, 1940, the daughter of Charles and Maree (Biddle) Usselton. The ...

NORTHFIELD— Roberta “Bobbi” McLaughin, age 79, was born on May 24, 1946, and passed away peacefully on Dec. 29, 2025, in Northfield, Minn. Nothing in Bobbi’s life brought her more joy than her family. She was the proud mother of her son, Jeff (Tara) Koons, and their children Ciaradh, ...

MOUNTAIN LAKE — Michael E. "Mike" Bettin, age 72, of Mountain Lake, died on Dec. 27, 2025. The Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center is assisting with funeral arrangements.

COMFREY — Jean Marie Betchwars Swift passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Jackson, Minn., following a brief illness. Visitation will be on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, from 10 to 11 am at St. Paul Catholic Church in Comfrey, Minn. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am at St. ...

FAIRMONT — Mass of Christian Burial for Marlene “Marcy” B. Cochran, 63, of Fairmont, Minn., will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont. Burial will be held following the service in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on ...

MAPLE GROVE, FORMERLY FAIRMONT— Sharon Lee (Eden) Valentine passed away peacefully on Dec. 25, 2025, at her home in Maple Grove, Minn. Born on April 7, 1935 in Wesley, Iowa to Bennie and Ella (Welhousen) Eden, she lived a life filled with love and family. After graduating from Titonka High ...