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Diane Marie Evers, 63, of Redwood Falls passed away January 18, 2023, at her home in Redwood Falls. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Diane Marie Evers, the daughter of Harley and Dolores (Gisch) Evers, was born on January 25, 1959, in Comfrey. She lived on a farm in Selma Township, Cottonwood County, south of Comfrey until moving into Redwood Falls in 1976. She attended Comfrey High School and Redwood Falls High School, graduating in 1977. Diane began working for Control Data in 1977 and worked over 40 years before retiring from Daktronics in 2019. She enjoyed spending time with her dog “Jilly”, gardening and crocheting afghans. She is survived by her two brothers, Kenneth (Nancy) Evers of Cambridge, Ronald Evers of Redwood Falls and a sister, Karen Evers of Portland, Ore.; nephew, Randy (Melissa) Ebnet of Wabasso; niece, Kristine (Douglas) Goodrich of Marshall; and several great-nieces and -nephews. Diane was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Sharon Ebnet. Arrangements are with Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Redwood Falls. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad. com. In lieu of flowers please donate to Redwood Falls Hospice, the Humane Society, or a charity of your choice. In Loving Memory.

Bruce Allen Berry, 66, of Morton passed away January 11, 2023, at his home in Morton. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m.

James Fred (Jim) Weckwerth died suddenly on January 9, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born in Montevideo on July 8, 1948, the second son of Alfred and Freda (Roske) Weckwerth. Jim graduated from Boyd High School and then completed a two-year course in architectural drafting before enlisting in the Navy, where he served briefly until receiving a medical discharge. He spent his career employed as a draftsman and purchasing agent. In July 1969, Jim married Patricia (Pat) Wallace in Watson and together they moved to Redwood Falls, where they designed and built a home and lived for almost 40 years before moving to Coon Rapids. He retired in 2015, celebrated with an Alaskan cruise, and looked forward to winter trips south with Pat. He loved hunting, fishing, and woodworking. Over the years, he made beautiful heirloom furniture for his family and others. He was an avid card player, who was happy spending time in friendly rivalry and complaining about his cards. He loved the challenge of fixing things, and liked helping others with projects, particularly at church. Jim embraced a grumpy-old-man persona, which was authentic, but was matched by a deep sentimental side. With his grand-dog, Olaf, he shared a love of naps and snitching cookies. In 2019, he became a grandfather, a role he treasured. Jim is survived by his wife, Pat; two daughters, Robyn and Wendy; one granddaughter, Aaliyah; his brother, Daniel Weckwerth, and his wife Sandra; brother-in-law, Dale Wallace; five nieces and nephews; and his cousin and close friend Dennis Koepp and his wife, Sheila. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved son, Jay, lost at the age of six months; his parents-in-law, Roger and Gudrun Wallace; his brother-in-law Donald Wallace; his sister-in-law Sharon Wallace; and his nephew Steven Wallace. A memorial service will be held at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Blaine on Friday, January 20, at 11 a.m. with visitation an hour before the service and a light lunch to follow. The

Betty M. Miller, 96, of Redwood Falls, formerly of Belview, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Parkview Nursing Home in Belview.