LANESBORO — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melanie Ann Ritter, 57, of Lanesboro, Minn. She passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 14, 2024, with her husband, Dan, by her side. She was a beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished friend. Despite the challenges, she ...

FAIRMONT — Memorial Service for Karen P. Hertzke, 84, of Fairmont, Minn. will be 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 22, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont. Burial will be held at a later date at Lakeside ...

ANACORTES — Chara Curtis (born Patricia Eloise Mahar) died in her home in Anacortes, Wash., on Oct. 30, 2024. She was born May 14, 1950, in Austin Minn., to Harold Eugene Louis Mahar and Gloria Lavalleur Mahar. Her family moved to Fairmont, Minn., where she was raised along with her six ...

WELCOME — Evelyn Koons Altman, 95, transitioned to eternal life on Nov. 8, 2024, at her home in Welcome, Minn. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, at St. Paul’s Community Church in Welcome. Visitation will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, at St. ...

WELCOME — Evelyn Koons Altman, 95, transitioned to eternal life on Nov. 8, 2024, at her home in Welcome, Minn. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Nov. 22, at St. Paul’s Community Church in Welcome. Visitation will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Nov. 22, 2024, at St. Paul’s ...

FAIRMONT — A Celebration of Life will be held for Kathleen “Kathy” S. Heuer, 70, of Fairmont, Minn. at 11:00 AM on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont. A private family burial will be held at Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont. Visitation will be held from 4 ...