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Rachel Breczinski

MARSHALL — Rachel Breczinski, 95, of Marshall, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Avera Granite Falls Heath Care Center. Memorial Mass is 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cottonwood, Minnesota. Following interment in the church cemetery, a ...

Zella Hoff

COTTONWOOD — Zella Hoff, 87, of Cottonwood, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Avera Hospital in Tyler. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. An online guestbook is available at www.hamiltonfh.com. Arrangements are with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall www.hamiltonfh.com 

Mary Ellen (Marcotte) Haggerty

SUN CITY, AZ — Mary Ellen (Marcotte) Haggerty, beloved teacher, devoted wife, and lifelong champion of the textile arts, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, in Sun City, Arizona. She was 90 years old. Born Mary Ellen Marcotte on July 24, 1935, in Tracy, Minnesota, to Richard and Irene Marcotte, she grew up on a farm outside Marshall, Minnesota, where she developed the industrious spirit and warmth that would define her life. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1953 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Education with an emphasis in Textiles from the University ...

Doug Hamilton

MARSHALL — Doug Hamilton, age 77, of Marshall, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Living Word Church in Marshall. Military Honors will follow with a luncheon for attendees at the church. ...

David Schwaegerl

REDWOOD FALLS — Services for David Alan Schwaegerl, 64, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, with a visitation one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will take place in the Minnesota Veterans Cemetery – Redwood Falls. The family encourages folks to wear a favorite pair of jeans and a T-shirt to the service in recognition of David’s no-nonsense style. In lieu of flowers, contributions to your local Humane Society, animal shelter, or pet rescue are appreciated. Online condolences may be sent at ...

Norman “Norm” Myers

COTTONWOOD — The funeral service for Norman “Norm” Myers, 96, of Cottonwood, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Christ Lutheran Church in Cottonwood. Visitation will be from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at Christ Lutheran Cemetery in ...