NEW ULM—James J. Schmidt, age 93, of New Ulm, died Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Ridgeway on German in New Ulm. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home - South Chapel. A private memorial service will be held. A full obituary will appear at a later date.
SLEEPY EYE—Debra A. Tauer, 69, of Sleepy Eye, MN, died on January 1, 2026, at the Windom Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye.
REDWOOD FALLS—Marguerite “Marge” Tetrick, 97, of Redwood Falls, MN, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, surrounded by her family. A private family Graveside Service will be in spring for Russell and Marge Tetrick at the Minnesota Veterans Cemetery in Redwood Falls, MN with full Military Honors for Russell. 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 www.nelson-hillestad.com. May they rest in peace.
April 22, 1943-Dec. 28, 2025 NEW ULM—Michael C. Schwartz, age 82, of New Ulm passed away Sunday, December 28th, 2025, at the Sleepy Eye Rehabilitation Center with his wife and daughter at his side. Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at the Minnesota Valley ...
NEW ULM—Charlotte May Claypool (DeFrance) was born January 24, 1921 to Wayne Claypool and Annie (Dess) Claypool in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She attended country school near Underwood, In 1934, when she was 13 years old her mother died. She was sent to live with her aunts, first in ...
April 24, 1955-Nov. 26, 2025 RICHMOND, VA—With great sadness, we announce the passing of Robert Bruce Martens, he, died unexpectedly due to medical complications at the age of 70, in Richmond Virginia on November 26, 2025. He is survived by brothers Dave (Cindy), Dan (Karen) and John. He ...
