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Judy E. Nielson

SHERBURN — A celebration of life service for Judy E. Nielson, 82, of Sherburn, Minn., and Trimont, Minn., will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sherburn. Burial will be at a later date at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, Fairmont, Minn. Nielson died Sunday evening, Feb. 13, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minn. A gathering of friends and family will take place one hour prior to the service Monday at the church. Kramer Family Funeral Home in Sherburn is in charge of arrangements.

James A. Rode

TRUMAN — James Arthur Rode, lovingly known to many as “Jar,” passed away unexpectedly and far too soon on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at the at of 41. Services for James were held Feb. 10, 2023. James was born Oct. 3, 1981, in Fairmont, Minn., to Dennis and Pamela Rode. Following high ...

James ‘Jim’ Lange

LITCHFIELD — James “Jim” E. Lange, age 83, of Litchfield, Minn., died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at Bethany Assisted Living in Litchfield, Minn. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at First Lutheran Church in Litchfield, Minn. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. ...

Elaine P. Goeke

ELMORE — Elaine Patricia Goeke (Evans) passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth, with visitation one hour prior ...

John E. Houfer

FAIRMONT — A funeral service for John “Jack” E. Houfer, 86, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held 1:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Fairmont. Houfer passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.

Roger J. Morris

WELCOME — Services for Roger “Rog” J. Morris, 72, of Welcome, Minn., will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. A private family burial will be held at a later date in Lake Belt Cemetery near Ceylon, Minn. Morris passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Mankato, Minn. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.