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Todd E. Anderson

Todd E. Anderson, son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2026, at his home in Arizona. He was born in New Ulm, MN on August 6, 1958, to parents Warren and Garnett Anderson. He lived a life defined by his deep love for family, his strong work ethic, ...

Harry Walter Paa

NEW ULM—Harry Walter Paa, 81, of New Ulm, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 24, 2026. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-South Chapel in New Ulm. Pastor Amy Karlson will officiate the service, and burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery. Visitations will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, August 30th and continue from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, August 31st all at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-South Chapel in New Ulm. Harry is survived by his wife, Karen Paa of New Ulm; his daughters, ...

Virginia “Mickey” Richter

NEW ULM—Virginia “Mickey” Richter, 90, of New Ulm, died peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at New Ulm Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2026, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Burial will follow in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in New Ulm. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2026, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org

Myrtle “Myrt” L. Riebel

SLEEPY EYE—Myrtle “Myrt” L. Riebel, 84, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died August 19, 2026, at Woodstone Senior Living in New Ulm, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye with a Prayer Service at 1:45 ...

Ronald William Bolduan

NEW ULM—Ronald William Bolduan, age 83, of New Ulm passed away on August 8th, 2026 at Oak Hills Living Center, peacefully, and surrounded by loved ones. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible staff of Oak Hills for all of their care and efforts over the years, ...

Diane Cecelia (Zwach) Wellmann

NEW ULM—Diane Cecelia (Zwach) Wellmann, 82, of New Ulm, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – North Chapel in New Ulm. A private family burial will follow at the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2026 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – North Chapel in New Ulm. Visitation will continue from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at the North Chapel. A full obituary will be featured in The Journal. Minnesota Valley Funeral ...