FRANKLIN–Sharla Marie (Mack) Sander, 64, of Franklin, died on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm after battling a terminal neurological disease. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH Chapel in New Ulm, with Pastor Duane Sander officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Fort Ridgely Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday’s edition of the Journal.