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Emma M. Simmering

FAIRMONT — Funeral services for Emma M. Simmering, 90, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fairmont. Burial will be held next to her husband, Howard Simmering, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Wilbert, Minn. Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fairmont. Emma passed away Monday morning, Jan. 19, 2026, at her home in Fairmont. Those wishing to view the service but are unable to attend are invited to go to the St. Paul Lutheran Church ...

Sharon Ann Leach

JACKSON — Sharon Ann Leach, 77, of Eden Prairie, and formerly of Jackson, Minn., passed away on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 17, 2026, at NC Little Hospice in Edina, Minn. Kramer Funeral Home of Sherburn, Trimont and Welcome is assisting Sharon’s family with arrangements.

Pamela “Olson” Attenello

ORMSBY — Pamela “Olson” Attenello, age 81, of Connecticut and formerly of rural Ormsby, Minn., passed away on Jan. 7, 2026, in Bloomfield, Conn. The Kramer Funeral Home of Sherburn, Trimont and Welcome is assisting with her arrangements.

Carl H. Vogt

TRUMAN — Services for Carl Herman Vogt, 95, who passed away on Jan. 14, 2026 at his son’s home in Barnum, Minn., will be on Saturday Jan. 24, 2026 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Truman beginning at 11 a.m. A time for visitation will begin at 10 a.m. before the service at the ...

Florence J. Hassing

TRUMAN — Florence Jean Hassing, age 94, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living in Truman, Minn. Florence is survived by her son, Dennis; daughters, Julie and Jackie; daughters-in-law, Deb and Patty; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerome; son, Patrick and two twin daughters, Jean and Jeanette. Florence loved to bake and babysit several children over the years. Florence’s family extends their gratitude and appreciation to UHD Hospice for their comfort and care and also, to all the staff at ...

Phyllis Elizabeth Leet Schultz

RIDGECREST, Calif. — Phyllis Elizabeth Leet Schultz, 84, of Ridgecrest, Calif., passed away suddenly on Jan. 6, 2026 after a short illness. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, aunty, and wife, and she will be deeply missed. Phyllis was born in Fairmont, Minn., on Aug. 3, 1941, to ...