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Willard F. Bastian

ST. GEORGE—Willard F. Bastian, 93, of New Ulm and formerly of St. George, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the New Ulm Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at St. George Catholic Church in St. George, with Father Tanner Thooft officiating. Burial will follow in the St. George Catholic Cemetery with full military honors provided by the New Ulm Area Comrades of Valor Honor Guard. Visitation will take place from 4:00–7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Minnesota Valley ...

Gerald (Jerry) Ralph Peichel

Jan. 20, 1932-Sept. 10, 2025 FAIRFAX--Gerald (Jerry) Ralph Peichel, age 93, passed away peacefully at his rural Fairfax home on September 10, 2025, surrounded by family. Jerry was born January 20, 1932, to William and Anna Olivia (Olive) Peichel in their family home in Nicollet County. He was ...

Douglas “Doug” W. Johnson

DULUTH (formerly New Ulm)—Douglas “Doug” W. Johnson, age 63 of Duluth (formerly New Ulm) died unexpectedly at his home in Duluth on Thursday, September 25, 2025. A graveside service will take place at 10:30 a.m. – Monday, September 29, 2025, at the New Ulm City Cemetery in New Ulm ...

Mike “Jenny” Jensen

Mike “Jenny” Jenson of New Ulm died Friday, Sept 19 at 71. In accordnace with his wishes there will be no services.

Loren Arndt

July 31, 1931-Sept. 23, 2025 FERGUS FALLS—Loren Arndt, 94, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls. Loren is survived by his daughter, Kathryn (Everett) Jacobson of Fergus Falls; grandson, Ryan Jacobson of Fergus Falls; granddaughter, Erin Conduah of Moorhead; great-grandson, Trey Jacobson of Moorhead; son-in-law, Ron Fogelson of Farwell; granddaughter, Jackie (Jessie) Tommerdahl of Hudson, WI and son, Sonny Loren; granddaughter, Megan (Shane) Gibbons and their daughters, Ronnie Sue and Brighton; siblings, Vern Arndt ...

Gerald (Jerry) Ralph Peichel

Jan. 20, 1932-Sept. 10, 2025 FAIRFAX--Gerald (Jerry) Ralph Peichel, 93, died at his rural Fairfax home on September 10, 2025, surrounded by family. The funeral service will be held on Monday, October, 6th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Church in Fairfax with interment in the church ...