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Ruth Ann Mowan

Ruth Ann Mowan, age 87 of New Ulm, died peacefully with her family by her side at her home in New Ulm on Tuesday, April 7, 2025. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm.  Father Jerry Meidl will celebrate the Mass, and ...

Bonita “Bonnie” Gail Woodard

Bonita “Bonnie” Gail Woodard, age 65 of New Ulm died Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. UPDATED SERVICE: A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the New Ulm City Cemetery - Columbarium.

Marlin Fitzner

NICOLLET—Marlin Fitzner, 86, of Nicollet, died on Monday, May 25, 2026 on his farm in Nicollet. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran in Nicollet with Pastor David Carlovsky officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 11:00 am at church on Monday.

Mary Ann Woelfel

REDWOOD FALLS—Mary Ann Woelfel, 89, of Redwood Falls, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at River Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Redwood Falls. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St Patrick's Cemetery, Birch Cooley township. Arrangements are with Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Services of Redwood Falls and Morgan. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com. Thank you to all who cared for Mary Ann over the years.

Margel (Maggie) L (Jacobson) Woltman

NEW ULM - Margel (Maggie) L (Jacobson) Woltman , 87 of New Ulm, died surrounded by family on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Oak Hills Nursing Home. She was born on April 30, 1939 to Millie (Morrow) and Edwin Jacobson in Lake Crystal MN. Married to Richard Woltman on Oct 27, 1956. Children Brenda Hermel (David), Tim (Jody), Dana Woltman, Faith Palmer, and Paula Harris (Doug). Celebration of life will be held at a later. Date. Complete obituary to be published at a later date.

Richard “Dick” Willis

Richard “Dick” Willis, age 91 of Hanska, died Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. A memorial service will be at 1pm on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH chapel. Military Honors will be provided by the New Ulm Area Comrades of Valor Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 11am-1pm on Saturday at the funeral home, prior to the service. To view the full obituary or to leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org