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David W. Wenk

NEW ULM—David W. Wenk, age 73 of New Ulm died on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato with his family by his side. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. The Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm are assisting the family with arrangements at this time. Full obituary will be published in The Journal at a later date. 

Allen J. Wellmann

NEW ULM—Allen J. Wellmann, age 90 of New Ulm, Minnesota, died on June 2, 2026, at Woodstone Senior Living in New Ulm. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the ...

David Alan Schwaegerl

REDWOOD FALLS—David Alan Schwaegerl, 64, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Redwood Falls with a visitation one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will take place in the Minnesota Veterans Cemetery – Redwood Falls. The family encourages folks to wear a favorite pair of jeans and a t-shirt to the service in recognition of David’s no-nonsense style. In lieu of flowers, contributions to your local Humane Society, animal shelter, or pet rescue are appreciated. Online ...

Timothy “Tim” Derksen

MANKATO—Timothy “Tim” Derksen, 53, of Mankato died peacefully on June 8, 2026 at his home. He is survived by his daughters, Sophia and Aydrianna. The public is welcome to join Tim’s family at his graveside service on Saturday, June 20 at 11:00 a.m. at New Ulm City Cemetery.

Ashley Anne Walls

NEW ULM—Ashley Anne Walls, age 33, of New Ulm, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Ashley was born on June 18, 1992, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, to Robin Walls and Lisa Backhaus. She was ...

Lori Anderson

NEW ULM—Lori Anderson, age 64, of New Ulm passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at her home in New Ulm. Celebration of life will be held from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes – South Chapel in New Ulm. To leave an online condolence for the family, or ...