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Zachary DeSmith

MILROY—Services for Zachary DeSmith, 31, of Milroy, are pending with Horvath Funeral Service of Tracy.  Zachary died unexpectedly at his residence in Milroy on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Arrangements with Horvath Funeral Service Marshall, Minnesota 507.532.4522 www.horvathfuneralservice.com

Roy Yonker

TYLER–Roy Yonker, age 93, of Tyler, MN passed away August 29, 2025. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Tyler. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Military honors will follow the service at the church. Reception following. Roy was the son of Benjamin Otto and Agnes Marie (Fehland) Yonker. He was #10 of 10 siblings. He grew up in Bellingham, MN till his family moved to Lake Benton, MN in 1944 where they owned and operated a locker plant, meat market and grocery store. Only 13 at the time, ...

Helen Marotzke

MARSHALL—Mass of Christian Burial for Helen Marotzke, 89, of Marshall, will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a CCW Rosary at 4:00 ...

Yvonne Meyer

COTTONWOOD — Services for Yvonne Meyer, 86, of Cottonwood will be at 2 p.m. today at the Cottonwood Community Center. Visitation will be from noon- 2 p.m. at the Community Center. Burial will be at the Cottonwood City Cemetery following the service

Amanda Kack

CANBY — Services for Amanda “Mandy” Kack, 41, of rural Canby will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Canby. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Canby, with a prayer service and time of sharing at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the church Saturday. Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel of Canby has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers (she’s allergic) please bring a cool small rock. She died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends, on ...

Gwendlyn Marie VanKeulen (Kockelman)

LOUISBERG, KS—Gwendlyn Marie VanKeulen (Kockelman), 60, of Louisburg, KS went to Jesus on September 5, 2025. Gwendlyn grew up in Minneota, and was a part of the 1983 graduating class. She is survived by her husband, Perry VanKeulen; her children, Zachary, Jeremy, Jonathan, and Abigail VanKeulen; and 2 grandchildren. Services will be held on Saturday, September 13th at Grace Life Church, 601 E College Dr., Marshall,with a visitation at 3:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 4 p.m.