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Brian Wilber Sjogren

GIBBON—Brian Wilber Sjogren, age 74 of Gibbon died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Funeral service will be 11 am on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the First Lutheran Church in Lafayette. Pastor Bruce Bringle will officiate, and burial will follow in the First Lutheran ...

Bruce Melzer

NEW ULM—Bruce Melzer, age 79 of New Ulm, passed away March 13, 2026 at his home in New Ulm. A private memorial will take place this summer. Minnesota Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Patrick “Pat” Herbert Kretsch

NEW ULM—Patrick “Pat” Herbert Kretsch, age 87 of New Ulm died peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Mass of Christian burial will be 11am on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm. Father Jerry Meidl will celebrate the Mass, and burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-South Chapel in New Ulm. The visitation will continue from 10-11 am on Saturday at St. Mary’s Church prior to the Mass. To leave an ...

James R. Olson

NEW ULM—James R. Olson, 81, of New Ulm passed away March 15 in Duluth. Arrangements are pending. A complete obituary will follow at a later date.

Marlin Berg

NEW ULM—Marlin Berg, age 90, of New Ulm passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at Ridgeway on German in New Ulm. Marlin is survived by his children, Susan Berg, David Berg (Sara Covich); sister-in-law, Corrine Berg; and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Erna Berg; and brothers, Gerald Berg, Roger (Adela) Berg. Marlin Wayne Berg was born August 30, 1935 to Harry and Verle (Dagget) Berg in Wadena. He graduated from Sebeka High School in 1953 and enlisted in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany. During that time, he met Erna ...

Dale Arnold Class

NEW ULM—Dale Arnold Class, age 91,of New Ulm, Minnesota, passed away on March 7, 2026. A devoted husband, father, veteran, and man of faith. A private family celebration will be held at a later date. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in New Ulm. Dale was born on ...