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Robert Gritman

COTTONWOOD—Robert Gritman, 89, of rural Cottonwood, Minnesota, died under the care of hospice and his family on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cottonwood, Minnesota. Following a luncheon, interment will be in the St. Clotilde Catholic Cemetery in Green Valley, Minnesota. Visitation will be held leading up to his celebration of life, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 2, also at the church. Arrangements are with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. A recording of ...

Maxine Timmerman

May 30, 1945-Dec. 19, 2025 BALATON—Mass of Christian Burial for Maxine Timmerman, 80, of Balaton, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 3:30 p.m. ...

Alice Bot

Jan. 1, 1931-Dec. 21, 2025 MINNEOTA—Mass of Christian Burial for Alice Bot, 94, of Minneota, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 26, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. with a Parish ...

Cynthia “Cindy” Barbara Kockelman

SHAKOPEE—Cynthia “Cindy” Barbara Kockelman, of Shakopee, MN, passed away at the age of 59 on December 18, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Born on July 8, 1966 Cindy grew up on the family farm in St. Leo, MN with her parents and four siblings. She graduated from Canby High School ...

Elaine Knochenmus

BALATON—Elaine Knochenmus, age 94, of Balaton, Minnesota, entered her Heavenly home on December 21, 2025. She died surrounded by family at the Lakeview Assisted Living in Balaton. Funeral Services are 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2025, at Victory Christian Church in Balaton, Minnesota. ...

Clifford Anderson

COTTONWOOD — Services for Clifford Anderson, 89, of Marshall and formerly of rural Cottonwood, are 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Marshall Efree Church in Marshall. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery, followed by a light luncheon back at the church. Visitation will be at the church prior to his celebration, from 11:30 a.m. until the time of his service at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Service recording and a digital guestbook are available online at www.hamiltonfh.com. He died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at the Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center in Marshall.