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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 ...

George Schweiss

GIBBON—George Schweiss, age 90, of Gibbon, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Cedar Heart Home in Franklin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am Monday, March 9, 2026 at St. Willibrord’s Catholic Church in Gibbon with Msg. Lozinski celebrating the mass. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at St. Willibrord’s Catholic Church in Gibbon and will continue one hour prior to the service at church on Monday. To leave an online condolence for his family or to sign the guest book go ...

Viola A. Reinhart

NEW ULM—Viola A. Reinhart, age 97 of rural New Ulm died peacefully at her farm surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm. Father Mark Steffl will celebrate the ...

Scott R. Rose

SLEEPY EYE—Scott R. Rose, 56, of Sleepy Eye, MN, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home, peacefully-unexpectedly. Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. 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 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 and presume one hour prior to the service at the church. A private family burial will be held at a later date. The Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Morgan and Redwood Falls are in charge of the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via ...