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Betty Ahlness (Neisen)

Feb. 17, 1929-Dec. 19, 2025 WALKER, MN—Betty Ahlness (Neisen), 96 of Walker, MN, formerly of Minneapolis and New Ulm, MN, died peacefully surrounded by family. Betty was the daughter of Fred and Lulu Neisen (Wagner). She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth L. Ahlness, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage, and brother, Loren W. Neisen. Betty is survived by sons Jon (Pat) and Stefan. Betty was a proud grandmother to three grandchildren, Michael, Lisa, Angie English (Bryan), and five great grandchildren. Private memorial service. Interment at MN State Veterans ...

Floyd Arthur Rogotzke

May 18, 1945-Dec. 18, 2025 SPRINGFIELD—Floyd Arthur Rogotzke, age 80, of Springfield, MN, died on December 18, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Visitation will be on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p..m. at the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield, MN and will continue ...

Patrick Carl Jandl

April 18, 1954 - December 20, 2025 SLEEPY EYE — Patrick Carl Jandl, age 71, of Sleepy Eye, passed away peacefully at the home of his niece, Lisa Meyer, on December 20, 2025. A Celebration of Pat’s life with family and friends will be held at a later date. Pat was born on April 18, ...

Connie Marie Peterson

GOODYEAR, AZ—Connie Marie Peterson, age 76, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, in Goodyear, Arizona, held in the loving arms of her husband of 57 years, Tom—just one day after celebrating her birthday. Born on December 12, 1949, in New Ulm, MN, Connie was raised on a farm in ...

William “Bill” Fenske

NEW ULM—William “Bill” Fenske, 91 of New Ulm died Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the New Ulm Medical Center. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – NORTH chapel and will continue from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday at church, prior to mass. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org

LeRoy Adolph Schapekahm

July 17, 1942-Dec. 15, 2025 NEW ULM—LeRoy Adolph Schapekahm was born on July 17, 1942, and passed away peacefully in his home on December 15, 2025, leaving behind a lasting legacy of faith, love, strength, and devotion to family. LeRoy was the son of Martha and Adolph Schapekahm of New ...