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John “Jack” Rossow

Nov. 18, 1949-Feb. 14, 2026 GIBBON—John “Jack” Rossow, age 76 of Gibbon, died peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. A memorial service will be at 12pm on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – Gibbon chapel. A ...

Richard John Marquardt

NEW ULM—Richard John Marquardt, 91, of New Ulm, died Monday, February 23, 2026 at the New Ulm Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm.  Father Tanner Thooft will celebrate the Mass, and burial will be in Current Cemetery in rural New Ulm. Visitation will be from 4 -6 p.m. on Monday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-NORTH Chapel in New Ulm, and will continue one hour prior to the service at church on Tuesday. A full obituary will appear in Friday’s edition of the Journal.

Claire Jeske

HANSKA—Claire Jeske, age 15 of rural Hanska, died Sunday, February 22, 2026 as the result of an automobile accident. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – NORTH chapel, and will continue from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday at church, prior to the service. Minnesota Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave an online condolence for the ...

Dorothy Ann Schroepfer

NEW ULM—Dorothy Ann (Saffert) Schroepfer, age 98, of New Ulm, died on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Oak Hills Living Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity with Father Mark Steffl celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church on Tuesday. The Christian Mothers will pray the rosary at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 2, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm are assisting her family. A full ...

Brenda Kay Johannes

Brenda Kay Johannes passed away on 2/23/26 at the age of 69. She is survived by her husband Brad Johannes, her two children Chris and Nick, as well as her two grandchildren. As per her request, she will be cremated with no public ceremony.

Alice Ida Elisabeth (Schwartz) Lindquist

The heart of our family, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother has passed away. Alice Ida Elisabeth (Schwartz) Lindquist, age 98, died on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Eden Prairie, at the home of her daughter, Jenny. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 11:00 ...