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Tom Wannarka

LONG LAKE — Tom Wannarka passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on June 3, 2026, following a life full of love and laughter. He was born on March 26, 1948, in Fairmont, Minn. to Frank and Winnifred (Guckeen) Wannarka. Tom was the youngest of five children. He is preceded in death by his infant son Matthew, parents Frank and Winnifred, and siblings Bob, Alice, Marie and Larry. Tom is survived by his beloved wife Deirdre Meade Wannarka, and his daughters Rachel Wannarka (Brendan, Elliot, Luke) and Sarah Wannarka (Jorja). He is also survived by his first wife, Marie ...

Patricia M. Gimm

ZIMMERMAN — Funeral Services for Patricia M. Gimm, 96, of Zimmerman, Minn., formerly of Fairmont, will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Fairmont. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will be ...

Martin A. Rose

JACKSON — Martin August Rose, son of Peter Heinrich and Elsie Louise (Brockmann) Rose was born Feb. 1, 1933, at his parent’s home in Lake Fremont Township, Martin Co. Minn. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Dunnell, Minn. and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alpha, ...

Lucille M. Steiner

FAIRMONT — A Celebration of Life for Lucille M. Steiner, 100, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to the service at Lakeview Funeral Home. A private family burial ...

Donald Day

BLUE EARTH — Donald Franklin Day, 80, of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026. Patton Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Michael “Mike” Ray Eisenmenger

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Michael "Mike" Ray Eisenmenger, age 84, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, in Sioux Falls, S.D. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Miller Funeral Home - Southside Chapel (7400 South Minnesota Avenue, Sioux Falls). A Funeral Mass ...