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Marion Ronald Paradis

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, ...

Eileen Differding

MINNEOTA—Mass of Christian Burial for Eileen Differding, 92, of Minneota, will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 25, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 4:00 ...

Madonna Cinkle

MARSHALL — Mass of Christian Burial for Madonna Cinkle, 88, of Marshall will take place at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will take place at a later date. Madonna Mae Ryan was born on June 16, 1937 to Thomas and Izetta (Carre) Ryan in Manly, Iowa. She was the second of eight children. Madonna was baptized, received first Communion and was confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, Iowa. Madonna attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Manly High School in 1955. ...

Robert Girard

MARSHALL—Mass of Christian Burial for Robert Girard, 80, of Marshall, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., at the church.  Interment with military honors will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall. Robert died on January 23, 2026, at the Clarkfield Care Center in Clarkfield, MN. Arrangements with Horvath Funeral Service Marshall, Minnesota 507.532.4522 www.horvathfuneralservice.com

Robert Elton

Robert Elton, age 70, of Lynd, Minnesota, died peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his home. Memorial Services are currently pending. A digital guestbook is available online at www.hamiltonfh.com Arrangements by Hamilton Funeral Home  Marshall, Minnesota 507-532-2933 www.hamiltonfh.com

Ellen Colleen (Larson) Differding

CHANHASSEN—Ellen Colleen (Larson) Differding, age 78, of Chanhassen, MN, passed away on February 19, 2026, at Summerwood of Chanhassen. Ellen was born on December 28, 1947, in Marshall, MN, to Clair and Eleanor Larson. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1965 and went on to work in ...