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Glenn Nelsen

BROOKINGS, S.D. — A memorial visitation for Glenn Nelsen, 91, of Brookings, South Dakota, formerly of Lake Benton, will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Pipestone. A prayer service will be that evening at 5:30 p.m. at the chapel. Private family inurnment with military honors will be in the Diamond Lake Cemetery near Lake Benton. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home. Please visit www.hartquistfuneral.com to sign an online registry and to read Glenn's life history. He died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at the Avera McKennan ...

Lynne McLaughlin

MARSHALL—Mass of Christian Burial for Lynne McLaughlin, 87, of Marshall, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall, ...

Karen R. Richmond

TAUNTON—Karen R. Richmond, age 80, of Taunton, MN, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026 at her home. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, at Bethany-Elim Lutheran Church in Ivanhoe, MN. Visitation will be Friday, October 16, 4 – 7 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. Prayer Service at ...

Eunice Boerner

COTTONWOOD—The funeral service for Eunice Boerner, 94, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the English Lutheran Church in Cottonwood. Visitation will be from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at English Lutheran Cemetery in ...

Walter “Wally” L. Brownlee

WATERTOWN, SD—Walter “Wally” L. Brownlee, age 73, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at his residence in Watertown, SD. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Watertown, SD. Pastor Aaron Odya ...

Roger James Abels

NEW ULM—Roger James Abels, age 80, was called home by the Lord on Sunday, October 11, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026 at St. John’s the Baptist Church in Searles. ...