NEW ULM—Pastor Emeritus John Gaertner, 88, of New Ulm, Minnesota, was called to his Savior’s side in heaven on Nov. 14, 2025, after a brief illness. A Christian victory celebration for John will be held on Sunday, Dec. 21, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 627 S. Washington St. in New Ulm. ...

Dec. 26, 1992-Nov. 2, 2025 HANSKA—Tabitha Leigh Trescott, born December 26, 1992, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away tragically and unexpectedly on November 2, 2025, in Hanska, Minnesota. She was 32 years old. Tabitha was a bright, joyful soul who filled every room with laughter. She ...

NEW ULM—Vern Richard Kask, 84, of New Ulm, Minnesota, died peacefully on November 15, 2025. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes - SOUTH Chapel in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery with full military honors ...

Margaret Spaeth, age 90, of New Ulm, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at her home at Ridgeway on 23rd in New Ulm. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11am on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Tanner Thooft celebrating mass. Burial will ...

Aug. 16, 1985-Nov. 3, 2025 PLYMOUTH—Jenna Leigh Ahlness, age 40, of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at her home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, with Pastor Amy Karlson officiating. Burial ...

NEW ULM—Phyllis Mary Goltz, 95, of New Ulm, died on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the New Ulm Medical Center.  A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home - SOUTH Chapel in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery ...