Blue Earth – Richard “Dick” Engesser passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 7, 2026 at the age of 96. He was born on Dec. 23, 1929 to Frank and Lenora Engesser, the youngest of two older brothers, Buss and Bob and his sister, Gen. He was raised on farms near Blue Earth and ...
Fairmont – A private family graveside service for Stephanie A. Barke, age 73, of Fairmont, MN, will be held at a later date at Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont. Stephanie passed away on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Goldfinch Memory Care in Fairmont. The Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service ...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joann Ruth Nichols, who left this world on Jan. 9, 2026, at the age of 92. Joann was born in Blue Earth, MN, and spent her formative years in Delavan, where she attended country school until the eighth grade. She graduated from ...
Easton – Charles “Chuck” J. Cory, age 83, of Easton, MN died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 at United Hospital District, in Blue Earth. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Easton, at 11 am. A visitation was held Wednesday, Jan. ...
Sherburn – Donna Ann Foster, 59, of Sherburn, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on Dec. 12, 2025, at Ava’s House Hospice in Sioux Falls, SD. Born on June 12, 1966, in Winnebago, Donna attended Winnebago High School and later worked in sales with Combined Insurance. ...
Blue Earth – Melvin Place, age 90, of Blue Earth, passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at his home. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Donnita of 51 years; his children: Gayle (Charlie) Hander, Diane Wiltse, Michael (Ally) Erpelding, and Jon (Kelly) Erpelding; grandchildren: Ryan ...
Bricelyn – Rollo A. Kiihn age 89, of Bricelyn, MN died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Lake Mills Care Center, in Lake Mills, IA. A memorial service will be held Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells, at 11 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior (10-11 a.m.) to the service. Please ...
Fairmont – A Funeral Service for Greta W. Haler, 91, of Fairmont, MN and formerly of Elmore, was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at the East Chain Evangelical Free Church in East Chain. Burial was held following the service in the East Chain Evangelical Free Church Cemetery. ...
Blue Earth – Timothy Lloyd Rasmussen, age 64, of Blue Earth, died on Jan. 1, 2026 at Hillcrest Health Care Center after complications from a stroke in 2023. Tim was born on Nov. 5, 1961 in St. Peter, MN to Gary and Patricia (Guth) Rasmussen. He graduated from St. Peter High School in 1980 ...
Blue Earth – Shirley Teems, 87, of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at St. Luke’s Care Center in Blue Earth, MN. Visitation was on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at Patton Funeral Home and one hour before the funeral. Funeral service was on Monday, Jan. 5, 11 a.m. at ...
