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Marlyn Carlson

TRIMONT — Marlyn L. Carlson, 95, of Trimont, Minn., passed away on Oct. 24, 2026. The Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center of Trimont, Sherburn, and Welcome, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Jim Hellman

ELMORE — A Memorial Mass for Jim Hellman will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at Divine Mercy Parish – St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bancroft. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft. James “Jim” ...

Joan I. Jones

FAIRMONT — A Celebration of Life Service for Joan I. Jones, 94, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Burial will be held at Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, ...

 Joan Jones

FAIRMONT— A Celebration of Life Service for Joan I. Jones, 94, of Fairmont, Minn. will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Burial will be held at Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, ...

Paula Thiede

NORTH MANKATO — Paula Louise (Schoenrock) Thiede, 75, of North Mankato, Minn., passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2026. In accordance with Paula’s wishes, a private graveside service will be held for immediate family at Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont. There will be no public viewing or visitation. Paula was born on Nov. 21, 1950, in Winona, Minn., to Elton and Jean (Rosencranz) Schoenrock. She grew up in Mankato and graduated from Mankato High School in 1968. She went on to attend Mankato State College, earning her degree in 1971. On July 7, 1983, Paula married William Thiede ...

Eileen Mensing

BLUE EARTH — Eileen Mensing, 91, of Blue Earth, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at United Hospital District. A funeral service is planned for Tuesday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be at Riverside ...