NEW ULM—James “Jim” Schmidt, age 93 of New Ulm, MN , passed away on Thursday January 1, 2026 at Ridgeway on German Assisted Living in New Ulm. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home- SOUTH Chapel. A private family ...

SLEEPY EYE—Nancy Marion Steinhaus, 80, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died at Divine Providence Community Home on January 13, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1945 in Redwood Falls, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Ruby Steinhaus, and her brother, Curtis Steinhaus.

May 20, 1958-Jan. 1, 2026 LAFAYETTE, LA—It is with sadness that her sisters announce the passing of Debra “Debbie” Domeier Nelams on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Lafayette, LA. Born on May 20, 1958 to Ferdinand “Ferdie” and DeMaris (Lippert) Domeier in New Ulm, MN, as a young ...

May 21, 1963-Jan. 2, 2026 NEW ULM—Michael “Mick” D. Paulson, age 62, of New Ulm, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 2, 2026. Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH Chapel. Pastor Nick Scutari ...

SLEEPY EYE—Joey R. Nelson, age 57 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on January 4, 2026. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye with Knights of Columbus Rosary at 3:30 p.m. and a Prayer Service at 3:45 p.m. prior to ...

Dec. 1, 1934-Jan. 3, 2026 SLEEPY EYE—Yvonne LeMarilyn Strate was born Dec. 1, 1934 in New Ulm, MN to Roy and Sylvia Strate. She grew up in New Ulm where she was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church. She was loved dearly by an older brother, Donald and younger brother, ...