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Margaret M. Freeman

Oct. 20, 1961-Dec. 29, 2025 NEW ULM—Margaret M. Freeman, age 64 of New Ulm, died peacefully Monday, December 29, 2025 at her home in New Ulm. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home- SOUTH Chapel. To leave an online ...

Pauline D. Flitter “Dixie”

Dec. 30, 1942- Jan. 4, 2026 Pauline D. Flitter died on Jan. 4, 2026. She is survived by her husband, David B. Flitter; children Carmen Strong, Burton Flitter, and Dwight Flitter; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

Alice L. Radtke

June 8, 1922-Jan. 5, 2026 SPRINGFIELD—Alice L. Radtke, 103, died on January 5, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Home. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at on Saturday at 11:00 am at St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Interment will be at the St. Raphael Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield. She is survived by her children, John Radtke of Brookings, SD, Jeanne Schmidt of Ghent, MN, her 5 grandchildren; and 5 great ...

Debra Ann Tauer

May 25, 1956-Jan. 1, 2026 SLEEPY EYE—Debra Ann Tauer, 69, died on January 1, 2026, at Windom Area Health, with family by her side.  isitation will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (North Entrance) in Sleepy Eye. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m., with graveside services at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. Debra is survived by her siblings: Sylvia Willaby of Gurnee, Illinois; Elaine Walden of Cape ...

Brian Robert Schuck

NEW ULM—With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Brian Robert Schuck, 65, of New Ulm, MN. Funeral service will be held at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Father Mark Steffl will officiate the service. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – NORTH Chapel and will continue from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. To leave an online condolence for his family, ...

Michael “Mick” D. Paulson

NEW ULM—Michael “Mick” D. Paulson, 62, of New Ulm, died peacefully at his home on Friday, January 2, 2026. Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH Chapel.  Visitation will be from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH Chapel and will continue one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday. To leave an online condolence for his family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org