SLEEPY EYE—Donna Brinkman left this earth peacefully with grace and dignity on October 6 at the Sleepy Eye Rehabilitation Center in Sleepy Eye, MN with her family by her side. Donna was a dedicated wife, mother, grandparent, and great-grandparent. Visitation will be Thursday, October 15, ...
REDWOOD FALLS—Anne Marie Schacher, age 80, of Redwood Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Gil-Mor Manor under the compassionate care of CentraCare Hospice. Throughout her final days, she was surrounded by the love and presence of her family, who kept a loving vigil ...
NEW ULM—Professor emeritus Bruce R. Backer, age 96, of New Ulm departed this life on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at the Oak Hill Living Center in New Ulm. Funeral service will held at 11 am on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Pastor Rob ...
COURTLAND—Randall Harder, 60, of Courtland, died Monday, October 12, 2026 at his home in Courtland. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Cambria Presbyterian Church in Cambria. Pastor Penny Johnson will officiate. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Cambria Presbyterian Church in Cambria. A full obituary will be featured in The Journal. Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm is assisting the family with arrangements.
MADELIA—Mae Ann Pufpaff, 91, of Madelia, MN, died on October 6, 2026, at her home. A Memorial Service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, Madelia on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 am. Visitation will take place at the church from 10:00 am to 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Madelia, MN. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Madelia. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. Mae is survived by her children, Becky Gersch of New Ulm, Karen Miller of St. Peter, and Kenneth Pufpaff of Mitchell, SD; siblings, Erna Gunter of ...
NEW ULM—Donna Hoffmann, 93, of New Ulm, died Friday, October 9, 2026 surrounded by family at Ridgeway on German in New Ulm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm with Father Gerald Meidl celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 am - 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm. The Christian Mothers will pray the rosary at 4 p.m. on Thursday at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. To leave an online condolence for ...
