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EvaLyn Carlson

GRAND MARAIS — A celebration of life for EvaLyn Carlson, former interim pastor at First Congregational UCC in Fairmont, will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, in Heritage Hall at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 319 Downtown Plaza in Fairmont. After a brief time of worship, guests will be invited to share memories, stories, and music as well as some of her favorite food and beverages. Reverend Carlson passed away Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Grand Marais, Minn. Cremation Society of Minnesota is assisting the family with arrangements.

Marlys Darnell

ELMORE — A funeral service for Marlys Darnell, 87, of Elmore, Minn., will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Elmore. Darnell passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Clark’s Crossing in Wells, Minn. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home in Blue Earth. Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth is in charge of arrangements. Marlys A. Krosch was born Aug. 1, 1935, the daughter of Maynard and Mabel (Pirsig) Krosch. Survivors include: her sister-in-law, Karen Gilbertson of Ledyard, Iowa; ...

Phillip Roger Larson

BURKBURNETT, Texas — Phillip Roger Larson, 87, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in the chapel of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett, with Rev. Don Pellikan officiating. Interment will follow at Burkburnett Memorial ...

Jill A. Schauberger

NICOLLET — Jill Angela Schauberger, 64, of Nicollet, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at her home. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Swea City, Iowa. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family. Jill was born Nov. 13, 1958, to Merle and Norma (Bleckwenn) Lockwood in Estherville, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Swea City, Iowa. She graduated from Swea City Community School in 1976. On July 15, 1995, Jill married Douglas Schauberger. Together, they made their home in Nicollet, Minn., where Doug worked as a ...

Michael ‘Mike’ P. Carr

FAIRMONT — Michael “Mike” Phillip Carr, age 86, of Fairmont, Minn., passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Season’s Healthcare nursing home in Trimont, Minn., after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. A private family service will be held at a later date at St. John Vianney ...

Ralph “Skip” Hurlburt

FAIRMONT — A celebration of life visitation for Ralph “Skip” E. Hurlburt, 75, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held at a later date. Hurlburt passed away Tuesday evening, Nov. 29, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements. Ralph “Skip” Eugene Hurlburt was born Aug. 1, 1947, in Estherville, Iowa, the son of Ralph and Rozella (Fox) Hurlburt. He served in the U.S. Army and was a heavy vehicle operator in Vietnam where he was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received in ...