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Gerald “Jerry” Peichel

Gerald “Jerry” Peichel, age 93, of Fairfax died on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his home in rural Fairfax, surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, October 6, 11 am. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax with interment in the church cemetery. Gathering of Family and Friends will be two hours prior (9 am.-11 am.) to the service at the church. The Rosary will be prayed at 8:45 A.M. by the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Military Honors by the Fairfax Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Schoenstatt on the Lake (Sleepy Eye) or Mary ...

Kathy Lee

Kathy Lee died peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm, MN, at the age of 97 years. A funeral service will be at 11am on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH chapel. Burial will follow in Lake Fremont Cemetery in ...

Mary M. Nagengast

Mary M. Nagengast, age 70, of Buffalo, died Saturday, September 20, with family at her side at the Sleepy Eye Nursing home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday ...

Dean “Narve” William Pehrson

LAFAYETTE—Dean “Narve” William Pehrson, 68, of Lafayette, died peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Bernadotte Cemetery with Pastor Bob Miner officiating. A Celebration of Life will follow the graveside service at Lafayette Community Center.  Dress in Dean fashion, laid back and casual. To leave an online condolence for his family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Joan Gertrude (Dummer) Rosenhamer

SLEEPY EYE—Joan Gertrude (Dummer) Rosenhamer age 83, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on September 17, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with a Prayer Service at 3:45 ...

Stephen J. Franta

Feb. 16, 1941-Sept. 15, 2025 MEDINA—Stephen J. Franta, age 84, of Medina, passed away peacefully at home on September 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born on February 16, 1941, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Herbert and Katherine Franta. He graduated with a business ...