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Lawrence Schaefer

Lawrence Schaefer, age 62, of Houston, TX passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 after a brief illness. Lawrence was born May 15, 1961 in New Ulm to Willis A & Mary P (San Nicolas) Schaefer. He was a 1980 graduate of New Ulm Senior High School and was employed at Ebert’s Chalet and the ...

Alvin A. Matzke

Aug. 1, 1931-May 13, 2024 SPRINGFIELD—Alvin A. Matzke, 92, of Springfield, MN died on May 13, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, MN. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN. Service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN, on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. The clergy will be Pastor Carl Billings. Interment will be at the Lamberton Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield, MN. Online condolences may be left for the family at ...

Gerald “Jerry” Paul Goblirsch

Gerald “Jerry” Paul Goblirsch, 74, of Becker, Minnesota, and formerly of New Ulm, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. Memorial service will be 11 am on Monday, May 20, 2024, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm. Inurnment with full ...

Linda Mertz

SLEEPY EYE—Linda Mertz, age 72, of Sleepy Eye, died unexpectedly Monday, May 13, 2024, at the New Ulm Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. Burial will follow at the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – North Chapel in New Ulm. Visitation will continue from 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2024, at the North Chapel. Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes in New Ulm are assisting her family. To leave an ...

Ronald “Ron” Sutton

NEW ULM—Ronald “Ron” Gene Sutton, age 82 of rural New Ulm died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. A memorial service will take place at a later date. The Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm are assisting the family with arrangements at this time. The full obituary will follow in Friday’s edition of The Journal.

Sally Dording

March 7, 1932-May 13, 2024 REDWOOD FALLS—Sally Dording, age 92 of Redwood Falls, died Monday, May 13, 2024 at CentraCare Hospital in Redwood Falls. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church in Redwood Falls. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Friday prior to the service at church. Interment will be in the Redwood Falls Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Sally is survived by her children: ...