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NEW ULM--Kaitlyn Marie Forstner, age 25, of New Ulm, died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-South Chapel in New Ulm. In honor and support of Kaitlyn, those attending are encouraged to wear blue. In consideration of those with latex allergies, we kindly ask that latex products not be worn or brought to the visitation or service, and that latex-containing gifts not be given in her memory. A celebration of life reception will follow the funeral service at the Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club in rural New Ulm. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7th, and will continue from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, October 8th, all at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-South Chapel in New Ulm. To leave an online condolence for her family or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org
Kaitlyn is survived by her parents, Henry, and Christine Larson of New Ulm; her sister, Kaydence Larson; her brother, Chace Larson, both of New Ulm; her maternal grandparents, Gary and Denise Forstner of Madelia; her paternal grandmother, Judy Larson of New Ulm; and her special friend, Justin Miller from Alabama. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Ken Larson.
Kaitlyn Marie Forstner was born October 5, 2000, to Henry and Christine (Forstner) Larson. Growing up in New Ulm, she was a 2019 graduate of New Ulm High School. Kaitlyn most recently worked as a food service assistant for New Ulm Area Catholic Schools and as a cashier at Walgreens.
Kaitlyn had a creative spirit and enjoyed a variety of hobbies that allowed her imagination to shine. She loved video gaming, especially Grand Theft Auto, Destiny, Minecraft, and Dungeons & Dragons. She was also a talented writer and enjoyed creating storyboards and developing stories for her online characters. Kaitlyn enjoyed working with her hands, whether she was crafting, gardening, or spending time outdoors fishing with her family. Some of her happiest moments were simply those spent together with the people she loved.
Those who knew Kaitlyn will remember her most for the person she was. She was a kind and gentle soul who was always happy and found joy in the things she loved. She had a quiet strength that carried her through some of life's most difficult challenges. Even as she faced her battle with cancer, Kaitlyn rarely complained about what she was going through. Her strength, courage, and positive spirit were remarkable, and she faced each day with a resilience that was stronger than most people ever have to experience.
Kaitlyn's gentle nature, creativity, strength, and ability to find happiness in life will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Blessed be her memory.
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