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Ethelyn “Pete” Moeller

FAIRMONT — Ethelyn Moeller passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2025. Pete was born April 5, 1928, in Owatonna, Minn. She was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church, Dodge Center, Minn. Pete attended Concordia River Forest College to become a grade school educator. She toured Europe ...

Deeneen Johnson

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 ...

Michael E. “Mike” Bettin

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.

Roberta “Bobbi” McLaughin

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, ...

Linda G. Paplinski

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 ...

Marlene “Marcy” B. Cochran

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 ...