Dr. Mark Lewis Norman III, a beloved ophthalmologist, devoted husband, and cherished father, passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2026. He was a man whose quiet strength, generous spirit, and deep love for his family left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.  Mark met the love of his life, Polly Sandvik, in high school — a chance encounter that would become the great love story of his life. They married and spent 48 remarkable years together, building a home filled with laughter, adventure, and devotion to one another and their family. They shared the same birthday, [...]

Mass of Christian Burial for Steven Lensing, 70, of Bird Island, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso. Visitation will be Thursday, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the church, with a parish prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery in Wabasso. Arrangements with Sunset Funeral & Cremation Association in Wabasso.  The Sunset Funeral & Creamation Service in Wabasso is handling the arrangements. Steven Albert Lensing was born on April 27, 1956, in Redwood Falls, to [...]

Joyce Heinis, 89, of Russell, Minnesota, died peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center in Marshall, Minnesota. A Memorial Gathering of family and friends will be Friday, June 5, 2026, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. Private interment will be held at the Russell Cemetery.  The Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall is handling the arrangements. Joyce Dellene Pochardt was born to Ralph and Agnes (Matthews) Pochardt on November 20, 1936, in Coon Creek Township. Joyce was baptized and confirmed at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in [...]

JoAnn Sperl, age 89 of Redwood Falls, passed away, with loved ones at her side, on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital. A private funeral service will be held. A public visitation will be held 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the Redwood Valley Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. JoAnn Sperl was born March 9, 1937 in Vail Township, near Wabasso, Redwood County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of George and Dorothy (Boever) Guetter. She was baptized at [...]

Karen Ann Johnson, age 79, of Tyler, Minnesota, died on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at her home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Grace First Parish in Russell, Minnesota with a prayer service to be held at 4:00 PM. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home - Tyler Chapel.

Jordan R. Meine, age 32 of Clements and formerly of Springfield, Minnesota, passed away on May 29, 2026. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, June 5, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Springfield. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 9:30 am until 11:00 am at the church. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Springfield at 11:00 am. The clergy will be Pastor Darren Olsen and Chaplain Noel Wetter. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield. Jordan Rick Meine, the son of Ricky [...]

Leona Thooft, age 97, of Tyler, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the Avera Tyler Hospital in Tyler. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler. Rosary will be held one hour prior at 3:00 PM. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM following the visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler. Interment will take place at the St. Dionysius Catholic Cemetery in Tyler. Arrangements [...]

The funeral service for Danny Hettling, 78, of Minneota, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Hope Lutheran Church in Minneota. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:3 0 p.m. at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Minneota. Visitation will continue on Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church. Interment will follow the service at Hope Lutheran Cemetery in Minneota. Military Honors provided by U.S. American Legion Post 199 and VFW Post 5334.  Danny died on Thursday, May 28, 2026, [...]

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Carole Ann (Nuese) Martin. Carole was born August 1, 1942 in Marshall, Minnesota, baptized and confirmed in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and attended Holy Redeemer School. She graduated from the College of Saint Catherine’s with a degree in Education and dedicated years to teaching English at the high school and university level (Southwest Minnesota State University), where she impacted countless students’ lives. In 1968, Carole married Dr. Charles “Paul” Martin, and together they raised three children Tom, Jennifer and Amy in Marshall. An individual of strong faith, Carole [...]