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Kevin Patrick Donohue

STILLWATER—Kevin Patrick Donohue was born March 28, 1957. He died peacefully June 2, 2025, in Stillwater at the age of 68. Survived by brothers, Tom, Brian and James; and sister, Diane Sutton. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall, MN. Visitation will be from 11:00 to 11:30 at the Remembrance Center. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall. Arrangements with Horvath Funeral Service Marshall, Minnesota 507.532.4522 www.horvathfuneralservice.com

Helen Benson

Helen Jean (Behrens) Benson, 94, and long-time Marshall resident, died Friday, Aug. 29 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House, St. Augusta, MN. Helen was born in O'Brien County, Iowa and in 1951 she and  Henry J. ('Bud') Benson were married.  She is survived by children: Dan of Lakeville, Dave of  Wilmot, SD, Ann of Rockford, and Nancy of Sartell; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Interment took place at Camp Ripley, MN.

Gary Smidt

MARSHALL—Gary Smidt, age 80, of Marshall, Minnesota, died under the care of Hospice on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at his home. Memorial Services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Marshall, Minnesota. Interment with military honors will follow in the ...

Rosella Kallhoff

CANBY — Rosella Kallhoff, age 96, of Canby, MN passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at the Johnson Memorial Care Center in Dawson, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 14 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Canby, MN. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Houseman Funeral Home-Birk Chapel in Canby, MN 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. Michaels Catholic Cemetery in Madison, MN. Houseman Funeral Home, Birk ...

Kenneth ‘Ken’ Evjen

PORTER — Kenneth “Ken” Evjen, 73, of rural Porter, MN passed away at his home under hospice care.  A private family burial will take place at the Wergeland Cemetery near Porter, MN.  No formal services will be held.  Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Doris (Stumm) Young

MATRSHALL — Mass of Christian Burial for Doris (Stumm) Young, 99, of Marshall, will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. with a CCW Rosary at 4 p.m. and a Parish Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall. Visitation will continue on Monday, Sept. 21, from 9-10 a.m. at the Remembrance Center. Interment will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall. Doris passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sept. 5, ...