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In loving memory of Todd E. Anderson

Todd E. Anderson, son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2026, at his home in Arizona. He was born in New Ulm, MN on August 6, 1958, to parents Warren and Garnett Anderson. He lived a life defined by his deep love for family, his strong work ethic, ...

Frank Guggisberg

NEW ULM—Frank Guggisberg, age 76, of New Ulm, died Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the New Ulm Medical Center. A funeral service will be at 12 pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH chapel in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City ...

Robert Leonard Dorr

ORLAND PARK, IL—Robert Leonard Dorr, 91, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. Bob was born on April 21, 1935, in Le Mars, Iowa, to Robert and Mona Dorr. Bob was raised in Cherokee, Iowa and was a standout athlete at Cherokee High School where he excelled in ...

Elsie Esther Kruse

REDWOOD FALLS—Elsie Esther Kruse, 99, of Redwood Falls, died on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Springfield, MN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sanborn, MN, with burial to follow in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held two hours prior to her service from 9 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church. Arrangements are with Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Redwood Falls and Morgan. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com

Frank Guggisberg

NEW ULM—Frank Guggisberg, 76, of New Ulm, died Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the New Ulm Medical Center. A funeral service will be at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH Chapel in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH Chapel. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org

Marlene Johnson

NEW ULM—Marlene Johnson, age 81 of New Ulm, died Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the New Ulm Medical Center. A funeral service will be at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH chapel with Father Jerry Meidl officiating. Ennichement will be in the ...