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Daniel C. Mikkelson

Daniel C. Mikkelson,age 48, of New Ulm, died on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Funeral service will be 11 am on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in New Ulm with Pastor Tim Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held from 9-11 am on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Those attending are encouraged to wear casual clothing or sports shirts in honor of Daniel. The celebration of life will continue at The Kegal Club at 2 pm. Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm assisted the family.

Barbara Brueske

Barbara Brueske, age 75, of New Ulm passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Sleepy Eye Care Center. Memorial service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH Chapel. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be ...

James “Jim” Lee Kollmann

James “Jim” Lee Kollmann, age 81 of North Mankato, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026 surrounded by family at his home. Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00am Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at the Catholic Church of St. Peter, St. Peter with Military and Red Men Honors to ...

Barbara Brueske

Barbara Brueske, age 75,of New Ulm died on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Sleepy Eye Care Center. Memorial service will be 11 am Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH Chapel. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be from 4–7 pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH Chapel and will continue one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Roseline “Rose” Iverson

NEW ULM — Roseline “Rose” Iverson, age 96, of New Ulm, passed away on July 19, 2026. Private family services were held and burial was in the New Ulm City Cemetery. Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm assisted her family. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org Rose is survived by her daughter, Karen Budenski; son, KevernIverson; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.

Isla Mae Hoffman

Sept. 21, 1928-June 24, 2026 RIVER FALLS—Isla Mae Hoffman, age 97, of River Falls, formerly of New Ulm, died at Prescott Nursing and Rehab on June 24, 2026. Isla was born on September 21, 1928, in Avon, South Dakota, the daughter of Everette and Jesse (Martin) Jarman. She was raised in ...