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Richard Harris

MAHTOMEDI—Richard Harris, 89, of Mahtomedi, MN, died September 10, 2026, at home with his son, Mark, by his side. He was born May 24, 1937, in New Ulm, MN, to Oswald and Edith (Kemske) Harris. After graduating from New Ulm Public High School in 1955, Richard earned a BA in Social Studies from Mankato State College and pursued graduate work at the University of Minnesota. Richard taught high school history and social studies for ten years. He then transitioned his work toward advocacy for economic and social equality. Working through the governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, he ...

Randal “Randy” Alan Ahlbrecht

RURAL GIBBON—Randal “Randy” Alan Ahlbrecht, age 71 of rural Gibbon died on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm. A private family service will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon. A public visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, ...

Joleen Caroline Plotz Koopman

Joleen Caroline Plotz Koopman passed away peacefully with family at her side on September 25, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Saturday, October 3rd, with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment will be a private family service at St. ...

William “Willard” Henry Nesburg

COURTLAND—William “Willard” Henry Nesburg, 76, passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2026. Willard was an engineer at heart and a builder by nature. Gifted with a brilliant mind and endless curiosity, he rarely met a project he wouldn’t tackle. He believed in hard work, ...

Yvonne Blomquist

HANSKA—Yvonne Blomquist, age 91, formerly of Hanska, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Ridgeway on 23rd Senior Assisted Living Center in New Ulm. A memorial service will be at 11 a..m on Monday, October 5, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home - SOUTH chapel in New Ulm ...

Marjory Myrtle Nolting

REDWOOD FALLS—Marjory Myrtle Nolting, 95, of Redwood Falls, died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at CentraCare - Redwood Falls Hospital in Redwood Falls, MN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church in Redwood Falls, with burial to follow in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Redwood Falls, MN. A visitation will be held one hour prior to her service from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00  a.m. at the church. Arrangements are with Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Redwood Falls and Morgan. E-mail condolences ...