Marcellus Walter Ratajczak, 81, of Sabin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in his home.
Marcellus was born in Ivanhoe, Minnesota, on Sept. 28, 1943, to Walter and Frances (Citterman) Ratajczak. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Ivanhoe High School.
Curtis Ellsworth Mortenson, age 71, of Canby, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Canby after a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel in Canby.
Connie Otto, age 73, of rural Canby, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mass of Christian Burial took place Monday, August 18, at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Wilno, Minnesota, with burial at the St.
Kevin Lacek, age 65, of Canby, Minnesota, passed away at his home after battling pancreatic cancer on Monday, August 11, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial took place August 14 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Canby. Inurnment will be held at a later date at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Canby.
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