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Alicia Corrine Helling

March 5, 1945-Dec. 12, 2023 HANSKA—Alicia Corrinne Helling, 78, of Madelia and formerly of Hanska, passed away peacefully December 12, 2023 at Living Meadows in Madelia, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held Friday, January 12, 2024 from 4:00 -7:00 p.m., at Zion Lutheran ...

Carol Jean Thompson

Dec. 25, 1942-Jan. 3, 2024 FAIRFAX—Q.Dan Thompson has lost the love of his life, Carol Jean Thompson on January 3, 2024 with family at her side. Her last words being “I love you all.” They have been together for over 60 years and will leave a huge hole in Dan’s life. Carol was ...

Marian “Corrine” Sander

Marian “Corrine” Sander, age 83, of Franklin, MN died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be on Monday, January 8, at 11:00 a.m. at Swedlanda Lutheran Church in rural Hector with Pastor Susan Christianson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Dirks-Blem Funeral Home in Olivia and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Dirks-Blem Funeral Service, Olivia, MN

Marvin L. Petersen

Marvin L. Petersen, age 72 of Elko New Market (formerly of New Ulm), passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at The Moments of Lakeville. Marvin was born on August 2, 1951, in Park Rapids, MN, the son of Carl and Pauline (Solma) Petersen. He was raised on a family farm near Hardwick, MN, with ...

Richard Jacoby

Richard Jacoby, of Redwood Falls, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Springfield, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday, and will continue until the time of service at church. Interment will be at a later date in the Holy Name Catholic Cemetery in Vesta. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service -Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Richard ...

Dennis “Denny” Clayton Blackstad

HANSKA—Dennis (“Denny”) Clayton Blackstad, age 72, of Hanska, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic in Waseca. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at New Beginnings Church in New Ulm, with Pastor Lonny Carpenter officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Hanska. Visitation will be 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home SOUTH Chapel in New Ulm, and will continue for one hour prior to the time of service at church on Thursday. A full obituary will appear in ...