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Wayne J. Kelley

MANKATO — Wayne J. Kelley passed away on June 13, 2026, in Mankato, MN surrounded by his family. He was 65 years old. He found joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially spending time with family and friends and embracing the freedom of the open road on his motorcycle. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org. Wayne’s greatest journey was the life he built with his family. He is survived by his wife, Cheri; his children, Brandy (Steve), Kala, Justin (Kathy), Travis (Melissa), Kim (Shawn), and Chris; along with eighteen ...

Susan “Sue” Jane Witte

NEW ULM — Susan “Sue” Jane Witte, 79 of New Ulm, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2026, at the Oak Lawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 9th, 2026, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-South Chapel in New Ulm. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8th, and continue from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday prior to the service all at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-South Chapel in New Ulm. Susan is survived by her husband 48 years, Gene Witte of New Ulm; her sons, Nathan Witte of Moorhead, Kyle Witte of San Diego, ...

Douglas James Miklas

ONALSKA WI — Douglas James Miklas, 83, of Onalaska, WI, passed away peacefully at Regency Hospital in Golden Valley, MN on December 21, 2025. A Family & Friend Service and Celebration Of Life for Douglas will be held on July 18th Saturday from Noon to 3 p.m. at Kegel Klub (Concordia Lanes) 416 19th N. Street, New Ulm, MN 56073. There will be food provided at the Celebration service. Burial Services at New Ulm Catholic Cemetery at 3 p.m. The full obituary may be seen at https://www.nujournal.com/obituaries/2025/12/24/douglas-james-miklas/

Robert “Bob” Forst

ST. GEORGE — Robert “Bob” Forst, 87 of St. George, died Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m on Monday, July 6, 2026 at St. George Catholic church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – NORTH chapel and will continue from 10-11 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2026 at St. George Catholic church, prior to mass. Minnesota Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Cleophus “Cleo” R. Grosam

FAIRFAX — Cleophus “Cleo” R. Grosam, 87, of Fairfax, died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, July 2, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 2, 2026, 9:00- 11:00 A.M., two hours prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Arrangements are with the Hauser-Hantge Chapel in Fairfax. Online Guest Book is available at www.hantge.com.

Lucille Ann O’Donnell

MANKATO — Lucille Ann O’Donnell, age 91, of Glencoe, formerly North Mankato, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, with ...