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Elenor H. Bruns

GIBBON—Elenor H. Bruns, 94, of Gibbon, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon with Pastor Steven Bauer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon. To leave an online condolence for her family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Curtis Kessler

TUCSON, AZ—Curtis Kessler, 90, of Tucson, AZ and formerly of Redwood Falls, died on Monday, September 30, 2026 at The Villas in Marana, AZ. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at First United Methodist Church in Redwood Falls with burial to follow in the Redwood Falls Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to his service, at the church. Arrangements are with Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Services of Redwood Falls and Morgan. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com

Charles “Charlie” H. Guggisberg

New ULm—Charles “Charlie” H. Guggisberg, age 86, of New Ulm, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Ridgeway on German in New Ulm with family at his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm. Burial ...

Harold “Harry” Ries

PALM DESERT, CA—Harold “Harry” Ries, 85, of Palm Desert, CA, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026. Harry is survived by his children Brett (Tina) Ries, Dawn (Joe) McKinnie, Bartt (Laura) Ries, and Braddy (Roxanne) Ries; grandchildren Randy, Jared, Kalli, Brandon, Tristan, Madison, Paige ...

Charles “Charlie” H. Guggisberg

NEW ULM—Charles “Charlie” H. Guggisberg, age 86, of New Ulm, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Ridgeway on German in New Ulm with family at his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery with full military honors provided by the New Ulm Area Comrades of Valor Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home - SOUTH Chapel and continue from 9-10 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026 at ...

Marie A. Bushard

SLEEPY EYE—Marie A. Bushard, age 83 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on October 20, 2026, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye surrounded by the love of her family. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy ...