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Marion Vernitta Lee Romberg

SLEEPY EYE—Marion Vernitta Lee Romberg was born to Marvin and Vernitta (Hanson) Lee on August 8, 1938, in Madelia, Minnesota and was baptized into the Christian faith on March 14, 1939. The family lived in many places, including Madelia, Warrensburg, MO, and Fergus Falls where Marion ...

Arlene Vogel

SPRINGFIELD—Arlene Vogel, died on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at her home in Springfield at the age of 88.   A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springfield.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at the church at 10:00 am.  Burial will be held at St. Raphael Catholic Cemetery following mass.  Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield, MN.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. She is survived by daughters Bonnie, Doreen Christensen, Julie ...

Colleen Kay Seifert

NEW ULM‑Colleen Kay Seifert, 65, of New Ulm, died peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, August 14, 2026. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm.  Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, and continue from 10-11 a.m. on Friday all at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-North Chapel in New Ulm. Colleen is survived by her husband, Lanny Seifert of New Ulm; her daughters, Angie Wendinger of New Ulm, Cassie Kassel of Walnut Grove; and 2 grandchildren. The full obituary will follow in ...

Leon D. Tauer

SLEEPY EYE—Leon D. Tauer, age 94 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on August 11, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye with a Prayer Service at 3:45 p.m. prior to the visitation. Visitation ...

James Boeck

NEW ULM—James Boeck, 95, of New Ulm, died peacefully Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Ridgeway on 23rd in New Ulm with his nephew Tony at his bedside. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Westbrook Minnesota Cemetery. Following the service, all are invited to a luncheon at the farm of Steve and Priscilla Comnick. Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm is assisting the family with arrangements.

Wayne Anthony Higgins

Wayne Anthony Higgins died on August 10, 2026. Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North Mankato on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11am with a visitation starting one hour prior. Mankato Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements.