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Judy Diane Ring

Feb. 12, 1948-Jan. 31, 2026 NEW ULM—Judy Diane Ring, 77, of New Ulm, died peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. A memorial service will take place at 4pm on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – South Chapel in New Ulm with a reception to follow. Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.  Judy is survived by her daughters, Tammy Moser of Heron Lake, Deb Louisiana of Lisbon, Wisconsin; her son, Jason Ring of New ...

Arlys M. Stueber

NEW ULM—Arlys M. Stueber, 85, of New Ulm died Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Searles with Father Mark Steffl celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home NORTH CHAPEL in New Ulm. Visitation will continue Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home NORTH CHAPEL in New Ulm.

Marie “Patsy” Catherine Schnobrich

Marie “Patsy” Catherine Schnobrich, 96, of Searles died Friday, January 30, 2026 at the Crystal Seasons Living Center in Lake Crystal. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM Thursday, February 5, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Searles with Father Mark Steffl celebrating ...

Jeff Schmucker

Jeff Schmucker, age 72, formerly of New Ulm, died Saturday, January 31 at White Pines in Blaine. A memorial service will be at 11:30am on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH chapel. Ennichment will follow in New Ulm City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30-11:30am on Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Journal.

James “Jim” Peterson

James “Jim” Peterson, age 84, of Gaylord died Friday, December 19, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. A Celebration of Life will be on the 67th anniversary of his wedding, Saturday, February 7, 2026, 2 pm at the United Church of Christ in Gaylord. Gathering of Family and Friends will be Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 12:30 pm.-2 pm., All at the church. No flowers please as several family members are seriously allergic to them as well as strong perfumes,deodorants, colognes etc. Memorials may be sent to: Gaylord United Church of Christ Memorial Fund: ...

Rheeta Irene Albrecht

Rheeta Irene Albrecht, 91, of New Ulm, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the New Ulm Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday,February 6, 2026, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm, with Pastor Nathan Scharf officiating. ...