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Shirley E. Forster

Shirley E. Forster, 88, of New Ulm died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Sleepy Eye Care Center in Sleepy Eye. Shirley Elizabeth Aschenbrenner was born January 16, 1935 in New Ulm to Alfred Sr. and Rose (Goblirsch) Aschenbrenner. She attended School Dist. #31 in Nicollet County and was a 1953 ...

Dr. Lawrence R. Ringhofer

Long time New Ulm physician, Dr. Lawrence R. Ringhofer, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 12. Larry was a life-long teacher and learner, always wanting to acquire new knowledge and pass lessons on to others, even up to his last day. He was an incredibly patient man ...

Marlys Mae Nelson

NEW ULM — Marlys Mae Nelson, 90 of New Ulm died peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Mankato Lodge Senior Living Community in Mankato. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New ...

Lydia Viola Liesenfeld

NEW ULM — Lydia Viola Leisenfeld, 87, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Southview Living Center in Gibbon. Visitation will be held from 12-2 p.m., June 19, 2023, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home — North Chapel in New Ulm. A private family service and burial to follow. The complete obituary will feature in Friday’s edition of The Journal. Minnesota Valley Funeral Home of New Ulm is in charge of the arrangements.

Janice M. Hegler

Janice M. Hegler, age 72, of Hanska, died Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm, with Father Joshua Bot celebrating the mass. Burial will be in St. John ...

Kenneth “Ken” L. Ballard

Kenneth “Ken” L. Ballard, age 72, husband of Jane, of Darwin, Minnesota, died Monday, June 12, 2023, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Grace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with interment in New Ulm City ...