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Obituaries

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...