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Thomas “Tom” Michael Schnichels

Oct. 22, 1967-Sep. 23, 2024 IVANHOE­—Thomas “Tom” Michael Schnichels, age 56, of Ivanhoe, Minnesota (formerly New Ulm) died on Monday, September 23, 2024, at his home in Ivanhoe after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm. Father Tanner Thooft will celebrate the Mass, and burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church prior to the Mass. The Minnesota Valley ...

Frank “Bud” Nicholas Marti

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Frank in his home, surrounded by his children and grandson on May 23rd, 2024 at the age of 80. Frank owned and operated Bud’s TV in Mankato for many years and finished his work career at Zytec in Redwood Falls as the lead PRC ...

Rita M. Bartl

Oct. 27, 1938-Sep. 26, 2024 SAUK RAPIDS—Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Rita M. Bartl, 85 who passed away Thursday at her home. Rev. Thomas Knoblach, Rev. Ralph Zimmerman and Rev. Eugen Doyle will ...

James Neidecker

NEW ULM—James Neidecker, age 63, of New Ulm passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Mankato. Services are currently pending. 

Mark Thomas Wicke

May 10, 1970-Aug, 26, 2024 RED WING—It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Mark Thomas Wicke, 54 of Red Wing, MN., formerly of New Ulm. Mark passed away on August 26th, 2024, at his home. Mark is survived by his sons Justin (Mandi) Green of Red Wing, Caleb ...

Perry Frederick Becker

MORGAN—Perry Frederick Becker, 90, of Morgan MN died September 18, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 26,2024 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Morgan with burial at Morgan City Cemetery later. Visitation will be prior to the service from 8:30-11 a.m. at the church. The family will travel later to Shermin Hill, WY to scatter of his ashes along the Union Pacific railroad tracks that he so loved. The Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Morgan and Redwood Falls are in charge of the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via ...