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Gayleen M. Woizeschke

WINDOM — A service of remembrance for Gayleen M. Woizeschke, 78, of rural Windom, Minn., will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at American Lutheran Church in Windom. Woizeschke was called to her eternal rest Wednesday evening, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society, The Village in Mountain Lake, Minn. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at American Lutheran Church in Windom. Arrangements are under the care of Kramer Family Funeral Home in Trimont, Sherburn and Welcome.

Robert L. Zemke

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — A celebration of life visitation for Robert L. Zemke, age 88, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., formerly of Fairmont, Minn., will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Celebration services were also held in Fernandina ...

Stanley Ries

FAIRMONT — A memorial service to honor the life of Stanley “Stan” J. Ries, age 83, of Estero, Fla., will be held 12 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2023, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont. Military honors will be provided by the Lee C. Prentice American Legion Post 36 and Martin County ...

Dorene D. Luhmann

FAIRMONT — A celebration of life service for Dorene D. Luhmann, 89, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held 11 a.m. on Aug. 19, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Fairmont. A private family burial will be held at Lakeside Cemetery, Fairmont. Luhmann passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at the Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9-11 a.m. on Aug. 19, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Fairmont. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements. Those wishing to ...

Karen R. Bleess

BLUE EARTH — Karen Bleess, age 73, of Blue Earth, Minn., passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at St. Luke's Care Center. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth and one hour prior to the service on Aug. 16, at the church. A funeral ...

David E. Frank

BLUE EARTH — David Everett Frank, age 82, died peacefully Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family and friends after a 13-year battle with Parkinsons. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, and one hour prior to the service on Friday. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth is in charge of arrangements. Dave was born March 15, 1941, in Blue Earth, Minn., to Everett and Vera (Belter) Frank. He served in the Army National Guard ...