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Gwenllyn Lee (Kiehl) Wallfred

FRUITPORT, Mich. — Our Lord called home Mrs. Gwenllyn Lee (Kiehl) Wallfred, age 91, on Monday July 7, 2025 in Fruitport, Mich. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and dear friend to many. Gwen was proceeded in death by her husband John C Wallfred, parents Arthur and Freda Kiehl and brother Wendell Kiehl. She is survived by her two children, Robert Wallfred and Jeanne James (Ken James), two grandchildren Jesse Tryon (Yasuo Uotate) and Zachary Tyler, sister Roberta Kiehl and several nieces and nephews. Gwen was a beautiful soul who was adored by all who knew her. She lived a ...

Marlene Ann Kuntz

SHERBURN — A Celebration of Life Service for Marlene Ann Kuntz, 88, of Sherburn, Minn. will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sherburn, Minn. Burial will be held Sherburn Cemetery in Sherburn, Minn. Marlene passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic ...

Kathy Lee

NEW ULM — Kathy Lee died peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm, Minn., at the age of 97 years. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – south chapel. Burial will follow in the Lake Fremont ...

Tim Berkland

FAIRMONT — Tim Berkland, age 76, of Fairmont, Minn., formerly of Fenton, passed away on Sept. 15, 2025, at his home. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fenton, with burial in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery of Fenton. Visitation will ...

JoAnne Kay (Meyer) Goldnick

PRIOR LAKE — JoAnne Kay (Meyer) Goldnick of Prior Lake died Sept. 5, at age 77. JoAnne was born Dec. 4, 1947, in Fairmont, Minn., to Amby and Leola (Cogdal) Meyer. After graduating from Fairmont High School in 1965, JoAnne moved to the Twin Cities, working for Honeywell in the aerospace ...

David K. “Pinky” Olson

FAIRMONT — David K. “Pinky” Olson, 83, of Fairmont, Minn., and formerly of Trimont, Minn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at his home. A Celebration of Life service will be held for Olson at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept.19, at First Lutheran Church ...