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Thomas Harold Maloney

COMFREY—Thomas Harold Maloney passed on Friday, April 10, 2026, at St. Gertrude's Long-Term Care in Shakopee, at the age of 90. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Comfrey, Minnesota with visitation beginning one hour prior to the mass. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Comfrey. Online Condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons - Chuck of Lakeville, MN; John of St. Anthony, MN, Father Michael of Deephaven, Catherine Weatherly; 9 ...

Rosella “Sally” Helget

SPRINGFIELD—Rosella "Sally" Helget, 88, of Springfield, Minnesota, died on April 26, 2026, at her home. Visitation will be on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Sturm Funeral Home - Springfield and will continue on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m at the church with burial following at St. Raphael Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield. Online Condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. She is survived ...

Carolyn “Carrie” Ress

NEW ULM—Carolyn “Carrie” Ress, 74, of New Ulm, died peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Mark Steffl celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery . Visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – NORTH Chapel in New Ulm. Visitation will continue from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. To leave an online condolence for her family, or to sign ...

Velma (Jones) Currie

MESA, AZ—Velma (Jones) Currie, 80, of Mesa, Arizona died on Friday, October 17, 2025. She was one of “the twins” born on January 27, 1945 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Edwin and Emma (Campbell) Jones of Cambria, Minnesota. Velma is survived by her brother, Eldon (Carol) Jones, and her twin sister, Selma (Bob) Laubach. You are invited to a celebration of Velma’s life at the Town Hall in Cambria, Minnesota on May 30, 2026 at 1:30 pm. We will share memories and dine together. In lieu of a memorial gift, the family asks that you share a special time with your family/friends in ...

Eugene John Burghardt

ALEXANDRIA, MN—Eugene John Burghardt, affectionately known as Gene, passed away on April 28, 2026, in Alexandria, MN. A Memorial Service to honor Gene’s memory will be held on May 5, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria, Minnesota. Visitation will take place 1-hour prior to the service at church.

Michael William Crouch

Michael William Crouch, age 80, of Sleepy Eye, MN, died on April 23, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN. Michael was born on November 30, 1945, in Saint Paul, MN, and grew up in Sleepy Eye, where he formed deep roots and lasting friendships. He later moved to the Twin Cities, where he raised two wonderful boys. Michael was a true beacon of hope and strength, a valued member of Alcoholics Anonymous who dedicated his life to leading others towards sobriety. His compassion and commitment to helping those in need touched countless lives as he guided them ...