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James Allan Bundy

James Allan Bundy, age 51, of New Ulm, died on Friday, August 20, 2026 at his home. Military honors will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, in the Soldier's Rest Section of the New Ulm City Cemetery. Honors will be provided by the New Ulm Area Comrades of Valor Honor Guard. Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm are assisting the family with arrangements at this time. To leave an online condolence for his family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: www. mvfh.org

In loving memory of Todd E. Anderson

Todd E. Anderson, son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2026, at his home in Arizona. He was born in New Ulm, MN on August 6, 1958, to parents Warren and Garnett Anderson. He lived a life defined by his deep love for family, his strong work ethic, ...

Frank Guggisberg

NEW ULM—Frank Guggisberg, age 76, of New Ulm, died Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the New Ulm Medical Center. A funeral service will be at 12 pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH chapel in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City ...

Medard J. Haala

SLEEPY EYE—Medard J. Haala, 74 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on August 22, 2026. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church – North Entrance in Sleepy Eye. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. The clergy will be Fr. Samuel Perez. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. Medard is survived by his brothers, Donald Haala of Sleepy Eye and Patrick (Ginny) Haala of Morgan.

Robert Leonard Dorr

ORLAND PARK, IL—Robert Leonard Dorr, 91, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. Bob was born on April 21, 1935, in Le Mars, Iowa, to Robert and Mona Dorr. Bob was raised in Cherokee, Iowa and was a standout athlete at Cherokee High School where he excelled in ...

Elsie Esther Kruse

REDWOOD FALLS—Elsie Esther Kruse, 99, of Redwood Falls, died on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Springfield, MN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sanborn, MN, with burial to follow in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held two hours prior to her service from 9 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 may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com