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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

James J. Schmidt

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.

Debra A. Tauer

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.

Marguerite “Marge” Tetrick

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.