Feb. 16, 1934-July 26, 2025 ALEXANDRIA—Marlene Ruth Buck, age 91 of Alexandria, formerly Tracy, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Grand Arbor Senior Living Center in Alexandria. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Tracy Lutheran Church in Tracy. ...

Dear Annie: I am almost 40 and trying to rebuild a healthier relationship with my dad. When I was a child, he was my hero, the person I looked up to and went to for advice. When I was about 10, he told me that I would probably have trouble getting along with him during my teenage years, but ...

Dear Heloise: We live in a trilevel house and have seven steps going up and seven steps going down. My husband installed a second handrail opposite the one that was already there on both sets of steps. This has made it much easier for us to navigate the steps since we are close to 80, and it is ...

The Independent calendar lists upcoming meetings, facility hours and events in and around Marshall. To have your group’s events listed, email the information to news@marshallindependent.com or submit the information to our virtual newsroom. Today Household Hazardous Waste Facility, open 8 ...

MINNEOTA—Maxine Yeo, 96, of Minneota, died Sunday July 20, 2025. She left behind 3 sons and their families. She was born on Oct. 1, 1928.

Dear Annie: I’ve been with my loving partner, “Daniel,” for six years. We’re both in our 40s and have children from previous relationships. Our life together is generally very harmonious. We share responsibilities, enjoy spending time together and support one another deeply. We align on ...