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James (Jim) Tersteeg

REDWOOD FALLS—James (Jim) Tersteeg, of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, died peacefully in his home surrounded by family, on Monday, January 12, 2026.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls. Visitation will precede the service from 10:30 until 12:00 at the church. Lunch will be served following the service. Private burial will be held at a later date with family only. In lieu of flowers and given Jim’s love and service to this community, memorials received will be directed towards local ...

Lisa Kroells

Nov. 16, 1961-Jan. 5, 2026 OSCEOLA, WI—Lisa Kroells, age 64, entered eternal life on Monday, January 5, 2026. Lisa was born to Ann and Dale Scharfencamp on November 16, 1961, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. She graduated from New Ulm High School in 1980 and went on to earn her master’s degree ...

James “Jim” Schmidt

NEW ULM—James “Jim” Schmidt, age 93 of New Ulm, MN , passed away on Thursday January 1, 2026 at Ridgeway on German Assisted Living in New Ulm. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home- SOUTH Chapel. A private family ...

Arlene B. Havemeier

NEW ULM—Arlene B. Havemeier, age 93, of New Ulm passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, surrounded by the Sisters of Divine, staff of Divine Providence, and her family. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Burial will follow in ...

Erwin “Fred” Steinke

NEW ULM—Erwin “Fred” Steinke, age 90 of New Ulm, died Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in New Ulm with Pastor Kathleen Ulland-Klinkner officiating. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery. Full military honors will be provided by the New Ulm Area Comrades of Valor Honor Guard. Visitation will be held on Saturday, 1 hour prior to the service at church. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: ...

Florence Mae Dunlevy

REDWOOD FALLS—Florence Mae Dunlevy, age 106, of Redwood Falls, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in West St. Paul, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Mass at the church. Live stream broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@LOWAFC/ streams. The Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Redwood Falls and Morgan are in charge of the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via ...