Rake, Iowa — Alma H. Engelby, 90, of Rake, Iowa departed from this life on April 28, 2008 at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center, Iowa. » Full Story

Blue Earth — Lilas J. Koch, age 86, of Blue Earth, died May 4, 2008, at United Hospital in Blue Earth.

Funeral services were held May 8, 2008, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. » Full Story

Linda McQuarie, 63, formerly of Blue Earth, passed away April 25 after a courageous 14 month battle with pancreatic cancer. » Full Story

Blue Earth — Marilyn Lent, age 75, of Blue Earth, died May 2, 2008, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center, Blue Earth. » Full Story

Fairmont — Memorial services for Samela “Sam” Van Engen, age 56, of Fairmont were held May 8, 2008, at the Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont. » Full Story