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 ...

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, ...

MANKATO—Patricia Elwood, 88, of Mankato, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, Minnesota. Memorial Services are 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall, Minnesota. Interment will follow in the ...

DALLAS, Texas — Neil D. Olsen, 74, of Dallas, Texas, and originally from Canby, died Feb. 9, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. Celebration of Life will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Canby. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Houseman ...

MARSHALL—Mass of Christian Burial for Clarence Drietz, 92, of Marshall, will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall from 4:00 p.m. – ...