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William Kent “Bill” Hequet

FAIRMONT — William Kent “Bill” Hequet, age 68, passed away June 29 at his home in Fairmont, Minn. Bill was a 1975 graduate of Fairmont High School and a 30-year employee at Sterling Drug in Fairmont. He was a faithful companion and help to his mother during her stay in memory care, with daily visits. In his own retirement, he became a familiar figure on his daily walks. Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Velora Kraft “Val” Hequet; and sister, Marcelline Shurmantine. Survivors include his brother, Marc Hequet of St. Paul, Minn. A private family memorial service was held ...

Jerome Maday

FAIRMONT — Mass of Christian burial for Jerome Maday, 84, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont, with full military honors by the Lee C. Prentice American Legion Post #36 and the Martin County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1222 held at the church immediately following the service. A private family burial will take place at a later date in Calvary Cemetery in Fairmont. Visitation will be two hours prior to the time of service from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont. ...

Virginia “Ginny” R. Riedesel

FAIRMONT — Services for Virginia “Ginny” R. Riedesel, 99, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fairmont. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Pine Ridge Cemetery near Emily, Minn. Visitation ...

Virginia R. Riedesel

FAIRMONT — Services for Virginia “Ginny’ R. Riedesel, 99, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fairmont. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Pine Ridge Cemetery near Emily, Minn. Visitation will be one hour prior to the time of service from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fairmont. Riedesel passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, at the Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont. Lakeview Funeral Home is assisting the family with ...

Thomas Koeritz

NORTHROP— Funeral Services for Thomas A. Koeritz, 72, of Northrop, Minn., will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at St. James Lutheran Church in Northrop, Minn. Burial will be held at St. James Lutheran Cemetery in rural Northrop, Minn. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on ...

Thomas A. Koeritz

NORTHROP — Funeral Services for Thomas A. Koeritz, 72, of Northrop, Minn., will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, at St. James Lutheran Church in Northrop, Minn.. Burial will be held at St. James Lutheran Cemetery in rural Northrop, Minn. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Koeritz passed away Friday morning, Aug. 29, 2025, at his home in Northrop. Lakeview Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.