MANKATO—Patricia Elwood, age 88, of Mankato, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, Minnesota. Funeral Services are 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall, Minnesota. Interment will follow in the ...
MARSHALL—Evelyn Albers, age 94, of Marshall and formerly of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, died on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Prairie Home Hospice – McLaughlin House in Marshall, Minnesota. With the expected weather incoming, service dates and visitation times have shifted. Funeral Services ...
MARSHALL—Elizabeth “Bette” Brookshire (nee. Kelly) was born the youngest child to the Kellys, a railroad family, and grew up in the small town of Manly, Iowa. She described her childhood as one of adventure and independence. Tap dancing, performing, proud of her Shirley Temple curls, and ...
MOUNT VERNON, WA—At the age of 80, Marion Ronald Paradis of Mount Vernon Washington, a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully in his home on February 5, 2026. Born on June 21, 1945 in Marshall, Minnesota, he was the son of the late Victor and Cecelia Paradis. Marion was a 1963 graduate of Marshall Public High School. He continued his education and received a Master of Social Work degree from Portland State University. He is survived by his four children, Brad Paradis of Mount Vernon, WA, Chrissy Clark and husband Brian Clark of Portland, OR, ...
CANBY—Eugene “Gene” DeWit, 97, of Canby, MN died on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Sanford Canby Medical Center. Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21st at the First Presbyterian Church in Canby, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel in Canby, MN has been entrusted with the arrangements.
MCALLEN, TX—Donald ‘Don’ Deane Wartner was born on March 20, 1937 to John and Rachel (Garritson) Wartner in Lake Benton, Minnesota. While growing up, Don attended school at Lake Benton School. On May 12, 1956, Don was united in marriage to the love of his life, Yvonne Bakker in Tyler, ...
