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Obituaries

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 ...

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 ...

Michael Earl Hasse “Goose,”

NEW ULM—Michael Earl Hasse “Goose”, 79, of New Ulm, died Monday, April 27, 2026 at his home in New Ulm. A private family service will be held, per Mike’s wishes. Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 ...

DeWayne J. Blaalid

GIBBON—DeWayne J. Blaalid, age 87, of Gibbon passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Sleepy Eye Rehabilitation Center. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm with Pastor Jeffrey Bovee officiating. ...

Russell Radenbaugh Jr.

NEW ULM—Russell Radenbaugh Jr., age 89, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, at his home in New Ulm, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH Chapel, with Pastor ...