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Edward “Ed” R. Eckmann

FAIRMONT — Services for Edward “Ed” R. Eckmann, age 75, of Fairmont, Minn., are pending with the Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont. Ed passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at United Hospital District in Blue Earth, Minn.

Linda Kay Porter

BLOOMFIELD, Ind. — Linda Kay Porter, 67, of Bloomfield, Ind., passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026. Prior to retirement, Linda was employed by Chase Bank for 12 years. She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, and attending races of all kinds, but her greatest joy was her family. She loved ...

Wade Allen Roeker

Feb. 4, 1970 - July 13, 2026 “My dearest Wade, God sent you to earth on February 4, 1970, to Garry and Lucy (Thiesfeld) Roeker in Mankato, Minn. Your big sisters, Pam and Sheila, were there to welcome you home. Your childhood in St. Clair and small-town Welcome, Minn., were filled with ...

Robert “Bob” A. Strom

FAIRMONT — Services for Robert “Bob” A. Strom, age 95, of Fairmont, Minn., are pending with the Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont. Bob passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at his home in Fairmont.

Terry Hawley

BLUE EARTH — Terrence Ralph Hawley, age 85, of Blue Earth, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at St. Luke’s Care Center. Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth is assisting with arrangements.

Lois C. Wilk

NORTH MANKATO, formerly of FAIRMONT — A Graveside Service for Lois C. Wilk, 66, of North Mankato, Minn., formerly of Fairmont, Minn., will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont. Lois passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Fairmont, Minn, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Lois Carol Wilk was born on Dec. 12, 1959, to LeRoy R. and Verdena L. (Baarts) Wilk in Fairmont, Minn. She graduated from Fairmont High School. Lois was blessed with a son, ...