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Obituaries

Rosella “Sally” Helget

May 3, 1937-April 26, 2026 SPRINGFIELD—Rosella “Sally” Helget, age 88, of Springfield, Minnesota, died on April 26, 2026, at her home. Visitation will be on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sturm Funeral Home - Springfield and will continue on Tuesday from 9:30 AM until ...

Donald E. Thorn

NEW ULM—Donald E. Thorn, 60, of New Ulm, passed away peacefully May 1, 2026 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.  In accordance with Don’s wishes, no services will be held. Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm are assisting his family.

Carolyn “Carrie” Ress

NEW ULM—Carolyn “Carrie” Ress, age 74, of New Ulm, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Mark Steffl celebrating the Mass. Burial ...

Donald “Don” William Burns

NEW ULM (formerly Hutchinson)—Donald “Don” William Burns, age 77 of New Ulm (formerly Hutchinson) died peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, April 27, 2026 at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm. A graveside service will be held at 12pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in the ...

Richard “Dick” Willis

HANSKA—Richard “Dick” Willis, age 91 of Hanska, died Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH chapel. Military Honors will be provided by the New Ulm Area ...

John Schneider

NEW ULM—John Schneider, age 71 of New Ulm, died Monday, April 27, 2026 at his home.A graveside service will be at 11 a.m on Monday, May 4, 2026 at the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, prior to the graveside, at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – ...