BLUE EARTH— A time for remembering and celebrating the life of Deeneen C. Johnson, 61, of Blue Earth, Minn., formerly of Fairmont, Minn., will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch and refreshments served on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont, Minn. Deeneen ...

NORTHFIELD— Roberta “Bobbi” McLaughin, age 79, was born on May 24, 1946, and passed away peacefully on Dec. 29, 2025, in Northfield, Minn. Nothing in Bobbi’s life brought her more joy than her family. She was the proud mother of her son, Jeff (Tara) Koons, and their children Ciaradh, ...

MOUNTAIN LAKE — Michael E. "Mike" Bettin, age 72, of Mountain Lake, died on Dec. 27, 2025. The Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center is assisting with funeral arrangements.

BETTENDORF, Iowa — Linda G. Paplinski, 85, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, surrounded by her daughters, Leslie and Vicki. Linda was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on Nov. 2, 1940, the daughter of Charles and Maree (Biddle) Usselton. The ...

FAIRMONT — Mass of Christian Burial for Marlene “Marcy” B. Cochran, 63, of Fairmont, Minn., will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont. Burial will be held following the service in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on ...

COMFREY — Jean Marie Betchwars Swift passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Jackson, Minn., following a brief illness. Visitation will be on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, from 10 to 11 am at St. Paul Catholic Church in Comfrey, Minn. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am at St. ...