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Edgar W. Kiecker

NEW ULM — Edgar W. Kiecker, 96, of New Ulm died Friday, March 31, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in St. James. Memorial service will be 12 p.m. Monday, April 10, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the church on Monday.

Carol Hutchins

FAIRFAX — Carol Hutchins, age 75, of Fairfax died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at CentraCare Redwood Hospital in Redwood Falls. Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Hauser-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Fairfax. Gathering of Family and Friends will be one hour prior to the service at the chapel on Friday. Arrangements are with the Hauser-Hantge Chapel in Fairfax (www.hantge.com).

James “Jim” Widmer, Sr.

NEW ULM — James “Jim” Widmer, Sr., age 68, of New Ulm passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his home in New Ulm surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, at St. Mary’s Catholic ...

Fredrick Bianchi III

Fredrick Bianchi III died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Sleepy Eye Care Center in Sleepy Eye. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 5 at St. George Catholic Church in St. George. Burial will follow in the St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. The Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm is handling the arrangements.

Dick Doherty

LE SUEUR — Dick Doherty, age 88 of Le Sueur died on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at French Meadow Place assisted living in Le Sueur. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Le Sueur. Interment will be in the Calvary ...

Alberta “Bert” Marth-Wohlfeil

Alberta “Bert” Marth-Wohlfeil, 89, of New Ulm died Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the New Ulm Medical Center. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery, Soldier’s Rest Section with Military honors being provided by the New Ulm Area Comrades of Valor Honor Guard. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at church. The Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm is handling the arrangements (www.mvfh.org).