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Duane “Duke” Dennis Fiemeyer

COURTLAND—Duane “Duke” Dennis Fiemeyer, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at HCMC in Minneapolis, surrounded by the love of his family. Duke lived a full, active, and joyful life right up to the very end. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, ...

Ruth Mack

NEW ULM—Ruth Mack, 73, of New Ulm, died Thursday, September 17, 2026, at her home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2026, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm with Pastor Jeffrey Bovee officiating. Visitation will be 10–11 a.m. Friday at the church. To leave an online condolence for the family or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org.

Darlene Wolf (Knaak, Olson)

NEW ULM—Darlene Wolf (Knaak, Olson), born November 2nd, 1945, faithfully stepped into the arms of her Savior and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on September 15, 2026, at the age of 80. She walked through life with an extraordinary grace, leaving behind a profound legacy of kindness, warmth, ...

Charles “Chuck” Hier Schewe

NEW ULM—Charles “Chuck” Hier Schewe, of New Ulm, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Chuck was born on December 13, 1936, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Stanley and Muriel (Hier) Schewe. On September 14, 1955, he was united in marriage to Clarice Schwartz. Together they had four wonderful children whom they raised on their farm near Sleepy Eye. After Clarice’s passing, Chuck married Carolyn Klimpel on June 16, 1984. Chuck was a lifelong farmer and in partnership with his son, Chris, in the turkey ...

RoseMary “Rosie” Hildegard Kunz

NEW ULM—RoseMary Hildegard Kunz (Rosie), age 89, of New Ulm, died peacefully Monday, September 14, 2026 in hospice care at Woodstone Senior Living in New Ulm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Burial will follow in ...

Judith Stearns Rutscher

STILLWATER—Judith Stearns Rutscher, age 92, of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN, with Pastor Nathan Baker-Trinity officiating. A ...