RHETT AARON OELKE, age 23 of New Ulm, formerly of Janesville, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Rhett was born in Mankato on December 28, 2002, to parents Timothy and Jessica (Sandau) Oelke. He attended JWP schools and graduated with the ...
Dwayne “Duke” Schroeder, age 83 of Mankato, Minnesota died on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye with a Parish Rosary at 3:30 p.m. and a Prayer Service at 3:45 p.m. ...
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, 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, 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, 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.
