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Samuel “Sam” Joseph Poquette

May 9, 1991-Oct. 13, 2024 NEW ULM—Samuel “Sam” Joseph Poquette, known by many as Pokey died unexpectedly in a tragic car accident near Kensett, Iowa on Sunday, October 13, 2024. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Minnesota ...

Jean Brand Marti Winter

FAIRMONT—Jean Brand Marti Winter, age 67, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato on October 15, 2024 surrounded by her family.  Funeral will be Tuesday October 29th at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont. Visitation will be one hour prior.  The family is being assisted by Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont.

Irene Dehkes

NEW ULM—Irene Dehkes, 89, of New Ulm, died Friday, October 18, 2024 at Ridgeway on 23rd in New Ulm. Minnesota Valley Funeral Home of New Ulm is assisting the family with arrangements. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Journal. To leave an online condolence for her family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Sharline Fischer

Dec. 14, 1946-Oct. 9, 2024 NEW ULM—Sharline Fischer, age 77 of New Ulm, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at her home. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with Rosary at 3:30 pm and Parish ...

David Wilbert Hermel

March 5, 1953-Oct. 8, 2024 NEW ULM—David Wilbert Hermel, age 71, of New Ulm, MN, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on October 8, 2024, in Meeker County. Born on March 5, 1953, at Union Hospital in New Ulm,David’s life was centered around faith, family, and hard work. He grew up ...

Maria C. Cruz

Sep. 1, 1936-Oct. 8, 2024 SLEEPY EYE—Maria C. Cruz, 88 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, formerly of Madelia, Minnesota died on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Sleepy Eye Rehabilitation Center in Sleepy Eye. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm. The clergy will be Fr. Craig Timmerman. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. Maria is survived by her brother, Daniel Carrizales Sr. of Temple, Texas.