ROCHESTER — Ronald E. Gerhardt, age 78, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Ron was born in Fairmont, Minn., where he grew up, attended school, and worked on the family farm. During his school years, Ron was a natural leader and athlete. He proudly ...

FAIRMONT — Funeral Services for Jerry D. Evelsizer, 93, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont. Burial will be held at a later date at Brethren Cemetery in Panora, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on ...

STEWART — Diane L. Benson, age 66, wife of David, of Stewart, Minn., passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at her home in Stewart. Funeral Service was Friday, March 13, 2026, 11 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton, Minn., with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy ...

FAIRMONT — A Celebration of Life Service for Henry W. Roehler, age 97, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center Chapel in Fairmont. Interment with military honors provided by the Lee C. Prentice American Legion Post 36 ...

SHERBURN — Barbara Anne Peterson, 84, of Sherburn, Minn. and formerly of Fairmont, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday Morning, March 9, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minn. A Private Graveside Service will be held. The Kramer Funeral Home of Sherburn, Trimont and Welcome, ...

ELMORE — Dessie Jean Ibanez, 86 years old, lived her early years in Elmore, Minn. and later years in North Mankato, Minn. She passed away March 8, 2026. Dessie was born to Arlene Rippentrop and Harold Larsen Oct. 8, 1939, at home. She married the love of her life, Jose Luis Ibanez (Pepe), ...