ALBERT LEA — JoAnn Kathryn Johanning, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on April 23, 2025, at Thornecrest Retirement Community in Albert Lea, at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on Jan. 4, 1941, in Wilmont, Minn., JoAnn ...

DUNNELL — A Celebration of Life Service for Verna M. Bliesmer, 83, of Dunnell, Minn. will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sherburn, Minn.. Verna was called to her eternal rest on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Aspire of Estherville, Iowa. Visitation will be ...

TRUMAN — Carol C. Ritz, 79, of Truman passed away on April 23, 2025, at Heartland Senior Living in Truman. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 2, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Truman. A time for visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. and one ...

DUNNELL — A Celebration of Life Service for Verna M. Bliesmer, 83, of Dunnell, Minn., will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sherburn, Minn. Bliesmer was called to her eternal rest on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Aspire of Estherville, Iowa. Visitation ...

FAIRMONT — Services are pending for Arnold Madsen, 93, of Fairmont, Minn. Madsen passed away on Saturday morning, April 26, 2025, at Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont. Lakeview Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

WAYZATA — A Mass of Christian Burial for Lawrence E. Liepold, 93, of Wayzata, formerly of Fairmont and Heron Lake, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 2, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake. Military honors will be provided by the Sievert-Peterson American Legion Post #608 of ...