Obituaries
Gordon James Denno, 87, of St. Charles, MO; and a native of Minneota, died on Nov. 9, 2025.
Gordon was born on Feb. 21, 1939. He graduated from Minneota High School in 1956. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps from 1968-1988, earning numerous honors, including the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal.
He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Illinois School of Podiatric Medicine...
Ellen Colleen (Larson) Differding, 78, of Chanhassen, MN, passed away on Feb. 19, 2026, at Summerwood of Chanhassen.
Ellen was born on Dec. 28, 1947, in Marshall, MN, to Clair and Eleanor Larson. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1965 and went on to work in healthcare administration. Ellen enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, and spending time at the lake. She also enjoyed time spent with her family and friends.
Ellen is survived by her...
Mass of Christian Burial for Eileen Differding, 92, of Minneota, will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. Visitation was held on Wednesday, Feb. 25, with a Prayer Service and a Rosary at St. Edward Catholic Church. Visitation will continue on Thursday from 9-10 a.m. at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Minneota.
Eileen Marie (Verschelde) Differding was born on Nov. 11, 1933, in...
Mass of Christian Burial for Claire Hoffmann, 90, of Marshall, formerly of Minneota, took place on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. Visitation was held on Friday, Feb. 13 with a Rosary and a Parish Prayer Service at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Minneota. Visitation continued on Saturday at the Remembrance Center. Interment followed the service at St. Edward Catholic Cemetery in Minneota.
Claire Mary (...
It is with deep sadness and much love that the family of Tim Finnegan announce his death on February 5, 2026 at his home in Rochester, MN under the care of Hospice.
Tim was born on June 19, 1947 in Marshall, MN to John and Mary Debevec Finnegan. He was raised in Minneota, MN before moving to Minneapolis. It was there he met his wife, Rene Narloch Finnegan.
He started his career as a salesman for Northup King. He eventually moved to California...
Mass of Christian Burial for Terrence “Terry” Schreiber, 76, of Taunton, took place on Saturday, Feb. 7 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. Visitation was held on Friday, Feb. 6 with a Rosary and a Parish Prayer Service at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Minneota. Visitation was also held one hour prior to the service at St. Edward Catholic Church. Interment with military honors followed the service at St. Edward Cemetery.
Terrence “...
Mass of Christian Burial for Terrence “Terry” Schreiber, 76, of Taunton, will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at St. Edward Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. with a Rosary at 4 p.m. and a Parish Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Minneota. Visitation will continue on Saturday, one hour prior to the service, 9-10 a.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church. Interment with military honors...
Mass of Christian Burial for Elizabeth “Beth” Brewers, 81, of Ghent, will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Ghent. Visitation was held on Wednesday, Feb. 4, followed by a Parish Prayer Service at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall. Visitation will also continue one hour prior to the service, 10-11:00 a.m. on Thursday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Ghent. Interment will follow the service at...
The funeral service for Charles “Charlie” Hettling, 82, of Minneota, will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Hope Lutheran Church in Minneota. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment with military honors will follow the service at Hope Lutheran Cemetery in Minneota.
Charles John “Charlie” Hettling was born on Aug. 6, 1943, in Marshall, MN, to Floyd and Agnes (Myhre) Hettling. He grew up on the...
Mass of Christian Burial for William “Bill” Drown, 95, of Marshall, formerly of Minneota, will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota. Visitation was held Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, with a Rosary and Prayer Service at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall. Interment with military honors will follow the service at St. Edward Catholic Cemetery in Minneota.
William (Bill) Drown was born in...
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