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John Allan LaBatte

NEW ULM—John Allan LaBatte, 79, died in New Ulm MN on January 21, 2026.    Funeral arrangements at Fort Ridgely Cemetery are pending. Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm is assisting the family.

Leonard “Lenny” Edward Nachreiner

May 23, 1946-Feb. 25, 2026 COMFREY—Leonard "Lenny" Edward Nachreiner, 79, of Comfrey died Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, at St. John's Lutheran Home in Springfield with his family by his side. Visitation will be on Friday, Friday, 6th of March, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield, MN and will continue on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Church of the Japanese Martyrs in Leavenworth, MN. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Church of the Japanese Martyrs on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Japanese Martyrs Catholic ...

Renee Osberg

Nov. 13, 1946-March 1, 2026 Renee (Pearse) Osberg, born November 13, 1946, passed away peacefully on March 1st, surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Sylvia (Kjelshus) Pearse, and her husband, Allan Osberg. She is survived by her son ...

Brian Lieder

NEW ULM—Brian Lieder, age 41 of New Ulm, died unexpectedly from health complications on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Abbott Northwestern hospital in Minneapolis. A celebration of life for Brian will be held at a later date. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org Brian is survived by his partner of 14 years, Tanisha Medina of New Ulm; children, Faith Lieder of South Carolina, Jane Lieder, Isabella Lieder, and Ellie Lieder all of New Ulm, and baby boy on the way, Brian Wayne Lieder II; sister, Breanna Wear of Hanska; cousin, Justin Domeier; ...

Scott Russell Rose

MORGAN—Scott Russell Rose, 56, died Wednesday February 25, 2026, at his home peacefully-unexpectedly. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at United Methodist Church in Morgan, MN, with lunch to follow. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on ...

Judy Blank

NICOLLET—Judy Blank, age 82, of Nicollet passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2026 at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Lake Crystal. Pastor Dean Wolf will officiate. Burial will be in the Zion Cemetery in ...