NEW ULM—Roger James Abels, age 80, was called home by the Lord on Sunday, October 11, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026 at St. John’s the Baptist Church in Searles. ...
SLEEPY EYE—Robert W. Mathiowetz, 93, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on October 9, 2026, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center. Visitation will be on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 8:30 AM until 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 10:30 AM. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 11:00 AM on Friday. Interment will be at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by Sleepy Eye Honor Guard. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left for the ...
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.
