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Obituaries

Nancy Marion Steinhaus

SLEEPY EYE—Nancy Marion Steinhaus, 80, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died at Divine Providence Community Home on January 13, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1945 in Redwood Falls, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Ruby Steinhaus, and her brother, Curtis Steinhaus.

James “Jim” Schmidt

NEW ULM—James “Jim” Schmidt, age 93 of New Ulm, MN , passed away on Thursday January 1, 2026 at Ridgeway on German Assisted Living in New Ulm. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home- SOUTH Chapel. A private family ...

Erwin “Fred” Steinke

NEW ULM—Erwin “Fred” Steinke, age 90 of New Ulm, died Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in New Ulm with Pastor Kathleen Ulland-Klinkner officiating. Burial ...

Arlene B. Havemeier

NEW ULM—Arlene B. Havemeier, age 93, of New Ulm passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, surrounded by the Sisters of Divine, staff of Divine Providence, and her family. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Burial will follow in ...

Michael “Mick” D. Paulson

May 21, 1963-Jan. 2, 2026 NEW ULM—Michael “Mick” D. Paulson, age 62, of New Ulm, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 2, 2026. Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH Chapel. Pastor Nick Scutari ...

Debra “Debbie” (Domeier) Nelams

May 20, 1958-Jan. 1, 2026 LAFAYETTE, LA—It is with sadness that her sisters announce the passing of Debra “Debbie” Domeier Nelams on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Lafayette, LA. Born on May 20, 1958 to Ferdinand “Ferdie” and DeMaris (Lippert) Domeier in New Ulm, MN, as a young ...