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Dianne Staudt

MARSHALL—Dianne Lee (Luepke) Staudt, 86, of Marshall, formerly of Milwaukee, WI, died on Monday March 2, 2026 at the Prairie Home Hospice in Marshall. She is survived by her son Steven of Foley, Alabama, son David (Maureen) of Marshall, grandchildren Amanda, Dale, Nicole, Gavin, Aeden and Molly; and sister Mary (John) O’Reilly of Plymouth, Wisconsin.  A prayer service and celebration of life will be held at a future time. Horvath funeral home is helping the family with arrangements. Arrangements with Horvath Funeral Service Marshall, Minnesota 507.532.4522 ...

Carol Pearcy

MARSHALL—A memorial prayer service for Carol Pearcy, 81, of Marshall, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall. A visitation will take place prior to the service from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A private family interment will take place at a later date. Carol died on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall after a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Arrangements with Horvath Funeral Service Marshall, Minnesota 507.532.4522 www.horvathfuneralservice.com

Marie (Green) Hovland

A graveside service for Marie (Green) Hovland, 96, formerly of both Minneota and Marshall, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Hope Lutheran Cemetery in Minneota.  A gathering to celebrate the life of Marie will follow the graveside service at the Minneota Senior Center from 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Attendees are encouraged to wear bright colors in honor of Marie’s love for painting. Marie died February 25, 2026 after long-term hospice care in Mesa, AZ. Arrangements with Horvath Funeral Service Marshall, Minnesota 507.532.4522 www.horvathfuneralservice.com

Stephanie Ann (Larsen) Cornwell

MORGAN—Stephanie Ann (Larsen) Cornwell, 49, of Morgan, MN, died rom cancer surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 2, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Morgan, MN, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Morgan with prayer service at 6:40 p.m.  Visitation will presume at 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. at the church the day of the service.  The ...

Scott R. Rose

SLEEPY EYE—Scott R. Rose, 56, of Sleepy Eye, MN, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home, peacefully-unexpectedly. Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at United Methodist Church in Morgan, MN, with lunch to follow. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 and presume one hour prior to the service at the church. A private family burial will be held at a later date. The Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Morgan and Redwood Falls are in charge of the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via ...

Betty Swanson

MARSHALL—Betty Swanson, 96, of Marshall, Minnesota, died on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center in Marshall. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall, Minnesota. Private burial will take place at a later date in the Marshall Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at www.hamiltonfh.com