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Paul Gesme

ALEXANDRIA — Paul Gesme, 65, of Alexandria, MN, died on September 8, 2026. He was born to Donald and Elizabeth Gesme on December 28, 1960. He is survived by his three sisters Jean (Dennis) Zwach, Robin Schleif, and Peggy (Arlyn) Lindsay, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a great-niece. A private family graveside service for Paul will be held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall. Arrangements by Horvath Funeral Service Marshall, Minnesota www.horvath funeralservice.com

LeeRoy Berglund

SLAYTON — Services for LeeRoy Berglund, 84, of Slayton will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church rural Fulda. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday at the Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton, and one hour prior to the services at the church Saturday. Burial is at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in rural Fulda. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com. He died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at Our House Hospice Home in Slayton.

Isabel Gunlogson

AUSTIN, Texas — Isabel Gunlogson, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio,  and originally of Clarkfield, died Sept. 11, 2026, at Austin, Texas.  Arrangements are pending.

Paul Anderson

CANBY — Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Paul Warren Anderson, formerly of Canby, and most recently of Alexandria, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Peters Catholic Church in Canby. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel in Canby with a prayer service at 5 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the St. Peters Catholic Cemetery near Canby. Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. He died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake in ...

Allen Wilkison

TRACY — Services for Allen “Al” Wilkison, 78, of Tracy will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the Totzke Funeral Home Friday. Burial is Slayton Memorial Gardens, Slayton. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com. He died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at the Pipestone County Hospice House in Pipestone.

Betty Bannick

WALNUT GROVE — Services for Betty Lou Bannick, 95, of Walnut Grove will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at English Lutheran Church in Walnut Grove. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Walnut Grove Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to the service at church Friday. Burial is in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Murray County Hospice in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Walnut Grove Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. She died Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at ...