New Ulm Area: Funeral Notices & Obituaries - Recent Updates

Is it possible to truly capture a life in words, to encapsulate the essence of a person within the confines of an obituary? The lives of those we've lost in New Ulm, Minnesota, offer a poignant reminder of the enduring impact individuals have on their communities, and the lasting legacy they leave behind.

Funeral services, moments of remembrance, and tributes online serve as acknowledgements of the lives lived and the connections forged. This article delves into the lives and passing of several individuals from New Ulm, offering a glimpse into their journeys, their contributions, and the grief felt by those who knew and loved them.

The community of New Ulm recently mourned the loss of Vicki Lea Maday, who passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the Southview Living Center in Gibbon, at the age of 61. She was surrounded by her loving husband of 40 years at the time of her passing. The family has arranged for a funeral service at 11 a.m.

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Full Name Vicki Lea Maday
Age at Death 61
Date of Death Sunday, March 30, 2025
Location of Death Southview Living Center, Gibbon
Spouse Loving husband of 40 years
Funeral Service To be held at 11 a.m.
Primary Residence New Ulm

The community is also encouraged to view the obituary for Daniel Lynn Hoffman of New Ulm, Minnesota, as a means of honoring and remembering his life. There is also a permanent online space to memorialize Daniel Lynn Hoffman by sharing memories and offering condolences.

Alan (Smiley) Henry Wiltscheck, born on February 22, 1948, in Sigel Township, New Ulm, Minnesota, was the third son of Harold and Adeline Wiltscheck. His early life was marked by the experiences of farm life: hard work, playful mischief, and a childhood that defined physical and mental resilience.

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Full Name Alan (Smiley) Henry Wiltscheck
Date of Birth February 22, 1948
Place of Birth Sigel Township, New Ulm, Minnesota
Parents Harold and Adeline Wiltscheck
Key Life Stage Childhood defined by hard work and mischief on a farm.
Known for Resilience and a life rooted in rural experiences.

Evelyn Ann Domeier, a resident of New Ulm, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the New Ulm Medical Center. She was 92 years old.

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Full Name Evelyn Ann Domeier
Age at Death 92
Date of Death Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Place of Death New Ulm Medical Center
Primary Residence New Ulm

Cynthia Cindy Laine Hillesheim, age 73, of New Ulm, MN, passed away on October 9th, 2024. Born on January 15th, 1951, to Henry and Carol (Holm) Nupson, Cindy was the oldest of four siblings. She attended high school in New Ulm and continued her education at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

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Full Name Cynthia Cindy Laine Hillesheim
Age at Death 73
Date of Death October 9th, 2024
Place of Birth New Ulm, MN
Parents Henry and Carol (Holm) Nupson
Education High School in New Ulm, University of Minnesota in Minneapolis

Daniel Dan William Rose, aged 74, of New Ulm, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Prairie Senior Cottages in New Ulm.

Category Details
Full Name Daniel Dan William Rose
Age at Death 74
Date of Death Sunday, April 27, 2025
Location of Death Prairie Senior Cottages, New Ulm
Primary Residence New Ulm

Larry James Murphy was born on October 1, 1945, at Loretta Hospital in New Ulm, MN, to Earl and Nina (Sveine) Murphy. He spent his early years in New Ulm until the age of 7, when his family moved to Kelliher, MN, and later to Babbitt, MN. He graduated from JFK High School in Babbitt, MN, in 1964 and served in the Marines, enlisting in 1967.

Category Details
Full Name Larry James Murphy
Date of Birth October 1, 1945
Place of Birth Loretta Hospital, New Ulm, MN
Parents Earl and Nina (Sveine) Murphy
Education Graduated from JFK High School in Babbitt, MN (1964)
Military Service Entered the Marines in 1967
Early Life Locations New Ulm (until age 7), Kelliher, MN, Babbitt, MN

Barbra Ries, age 75 of New Ulm, died peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the Woodstone Senior Living Community in New Ulm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the St. George Catholic Church in St. George, MN, followed by burial in the St. George Catholic Cemetery.

Category Details
Full Name Barbra Ries
Age at Death 75
Date of Death Thursday, November 28, 2024
Location of Death Woodstone Senior Living Community, New Ulm
Funeral Service Mass of Christian Burial, 11 am, Wednesday, December 4, 2024, St. George Catholic Church, St. George, MN
Burial St. George Catholic Cemetery
Primary Residence New Ulm

Shirley Krohn, 87, of New Ulm, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m.

Category Details
Full Name Shirley Krohn
Age at Death 87
Date of Death Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Location of Death Oak Hills Living Center, New Ulm
Funeral Service Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m.
Primary Residence New Ulm

Altmann, age 53, of Courtland, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Abbott Northwest Hospital, surrounded by family. A celebration of life is planned for 11 a.m.

Category Details
Full Name Altmann
Age at Death 53
Date of Death Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Location of Death Abbott Northwest Hospital
Funeral Service Celebration of life, 11 a.m.
Primary Residence Courtland

Dorothy Mary Waibel passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Vista Prairie at Ridgeway on German at the age of 89. Her Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm, followed by burial in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery.

Category Details
Full Name Dorothy Mary Waibel
Age at Death 89
Date of Death Friday, August 30, 2024
Location of Death Vista Prairie at Ridgeway on German
Funeral Service Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2024, Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, New Ulm
Burial New Ulm Catholic Cemetery

These obituaries, and the many more published, offer a glimpse into the tapestry of human experience, celebrating lives lived and the impact made within the community. They provide a space for remembrance, a platform for shared memories, and a testament to the enduring bonds of family, friends, and community that shape the human spirit. The details of funeral arrangements, the locations of services, and the legacies left behind, all contribute to the ongoing story of New Ulm and its people.

Merlyn Bruns Obituary (1932 2024) New Ulm, MN St. Peter Herald
Merlyn Bruns Obituary (1932 2024) New Ulm, MN St. Peter Herald

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Dana Grant Obituary (1961 2023) New Ulm, MN Faribault Daily News
Dana Grant Obituary (1961 2023) New Ulm, MN Faribault Daily News

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Paul Wilker Obituary (1961 2022) New Ulm, MN Owatonna People's Press
Paul Wilker Obituary (1961 2022) New Ulm, MN Owatonna People's Press

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