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Gerald “Jerry” Dean Eastman

Feb. 18, 1941-Oct. 3, 2025 NEW ULM—Gerald “Jerry” Dean Eastman, 84, of New Ulm, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on October 3, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1941, in Minneapolis to Merton and Nina (Crandall) Eastman. After graduating from high school, Jerry proudly ...

Kristi L. Marquardt

FAIRFAX—Kristi L. Marquardt, 65, of Fairfax died Wednesday, October 22, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home in Fairfax. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church with interment in the church cemetery. Gathering of Family and Friends will be Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax and will continue 1 hour prior to the service on Monday, ALL at the church. Arrangements are with the Hauser-Hantge Chapel in Fairfax. Online Guest Book is available at www.hantge.com.

Candy, horns and more

NEW ULM — Businesses participating in Halloween Hop and Trunk or Treat were full of children and many adults dressed for the occasion Saturday. The event, part of the city’s seasonal programming, featured themed storefronts, trick-or-treating and a variety of attractions. A 5-year-old ...

Eldred Myron Redman

April 8, 1940-Oct. 20, 2025 WINTHROP—Eldred Myron Redman, age 85 of Winthrop, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025. He was born on April 8, 1940, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Alfred and Edna (Rathke) Redman. Eldred was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at ...

Wade Richard Lastine

June 9, 1964-Oct. 18, 2025 HANSKA—Wade Richard Lastine, age 61, of Hanska, passed away at his home on October 18, 2025. He was born June 9, 1964, to Thomas and Carolyn (Pizel) Lastine. A committal service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Lake Hanska Cemetery, followed by ...

William “Bill” Bruce Kissner

REDWOOD FALLS—William "Bill" Bruce Kissner, 63, died on October 18, 2025. Bill's family held a private remembrance gathering at Nelson-Hillestad Funeral & Cremation Services in Redwood Falls; he was interred beside his Mother and Sister in the Belview City Cemetery. The Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Redwood Falls and Morgan were in charge of the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com. May he rest in peace.