Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Redwood Falls & Morgan, Minnesota

David (Dave) W. Schultz

David (Dave) W. Schultz

Mar 4, 2026

David W. Schultz, age 61, of Morton MN, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his home, unexpectedly. Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Nelson-Hillestad Funeral Home in Redwood Falls, MN. Visitation will be held from 11:00 - 1:00 PM prior to the service at Nelson-Hillestad Funeral Home.

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Karel Dolejs

Karel Dolejs

Mar 2, 2026

Karel Dolejs, age 84, of Redwood Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at his home in Redwood Falls, MN.

The Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Redwood Falls and Morgan are in charge of the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com.

May he rest in peace.

Stephanie A (Larsen) Cornwell

Stephanie A (Larsen) Cornwell

Feb 26, 2026

Stephanie Ann (Larsen) Cornwell, Morgan, MN passed away from cancer at the age of 49, surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 2, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Morgan, MN, with burial to follow in...

Scott Russell Rose

Scott Russell Rose

Feb 25, 2026

Scott Russell Rose, 56, died Wednesday February 25, 2026, at his home peacefully-unexpectedly. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at United Methodist Church in Morgan, MN, with lunch to follow. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4 and presume one hour prior to the funeral service at...

Joanne D. Robinson

Joanne D. Robinson

Feb 25, 2026

Joanne D. Robinson, age 74, of Redwood Falls, MN, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Woodstone Senior Living in New Ulm, MN after short battle with ALS. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls, with burial to follow in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery,...

Allan G. Wendt

Allan G. Wendt

Feb 19, 2026

Allan G. Wendt, age 86, of rural Springfield, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the Barrett Care Center, Barrett, MN. Private family burial will be held at a later date.

The Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Redwood Falls and Morgan are in charge of the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com.

May he rest in peace.

Carolyn Laufenburger

Carolyn Laufenburger

Feb 7, 2026

Carolyn L. Laufenburger, age 85, of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, died peacefully at Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center, Buffalo Lake, MN surrounded by family, on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls with burial to follow in the Redwood Falls Cemetery, Redwood Falls, MN....

Donald John Bradtke

Donald John Bradtke

Feb 6, 2026

Donald Bradtke, of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, died at his home on Friday, February 6, 2026.Funeral arrangements are with Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Services of Redwood Falls and Morgan. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com.May he rest in peace.

Stanley Nelson

Stanley Nelson

Jan 15, 2026

Stanley D. Nelson, age 83, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at M Health Fairview in Woodbury, MN. Stan was laid to rest in Redwood Falls following a graveside service. A Celebration of Life is planned for later this spring.

Arrangements are with Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Services of Redwood Falls and Morgan. E-mail condolences may...

Jim Tersteeg

Jim Tersteeg

Jan 12, 2026

James (Jim) Tersteeg, of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, died peacefully in his home surrounded by family, on Monday, January 12, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Redwood Falls. Visitation will precede the service from 10:30 until 12:00 at the church. Lunch will be served following...

Florence Mae Dunlevy

Florence Mae Dunlevy

Jan 10, 2026

Florence Mae Dunlevy, age 106, of Redwood Falls, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in West St. Paul, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 16, 2026, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Marguerite Tetrick

Marguerite Tetrick

Dec 31, 2025

Marguerite A Tetrick, age 97, of Redwood Falls, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025 with family members by her side.

Marguerite was born on June 5, 1928 in Redwood County to Fred and Irene (Schweinfurter) Lechner. She attended country school and graduated from Redwood Falls High School. Following graduation, she worked for Production Credit in Redwood Falls, where she met her future...

Edward Wertish

Edward Wertish

Dec 24, 2025

Edward H. Wertish, age 81, of Redwood Falls, MN, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at River Valley Health & Rehabilitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 2, 2026, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, MN with burial to follow in St. Catherine’s...

Constance "Connie" Kodet

Constance "Connie" Kodet

Dec 23, 2025

Constance "Connie" Kodet age 76, of Morgan, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Gil Mor Manor in Morgan, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Morgan, MN, with burial at a later date in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at...

Lola Dahmes

Lola Dahmes

Dec 21, 2025

Lola M. Dahmes, age 87, of Morgan, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at CentraCare-Redwood in Redwood Falls, MN. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls, with burial to follow in Bethany Lutheran Church cemetery in rural Morgan. Visitation will be held at 4:00 –...

Marion "Mary" G. Lipetzky

Marion "Mary" G. Lipetzky

Dec 19, 2025

Marion G. “Mary” Lipetzky, age 96, of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, went to our heavenly father on 12/19/2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M. on Monday, December 29, 2025 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, MN. Visitation will be held at 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 28, 2025 with prayer service at 3:30 P.M. at...

Doris Ann R. Sandmann

Doris Ann R. Sandmann

Dec 16, 2025

Doris Ann R. Sandmann, age 90, of Morgan, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, surrounded by her family at Gil Mor Manor in Morgan, MN. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

The Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Morgan and Redwood Falls are in charge of the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com.

Doris...

Wilfred Spaeth

Wilfred Spaeth

Dec 15, 2025

Wilfred Ambrose “Bud” Spaeth, of Morgan, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his hometown on December 15, 2025, at the age of 91. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Bud will be remembered for his quiet strength, unwavering faith, and generous spirit. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025 at St. Michael’s...

Ronald Wertish

Ronald Wertish

Dec 9, 2025

Ronald “Ron” J. Wertish, age 75, of Redwood Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, MN with burial to follow in St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held from...

Donald Gunelson

Donald Gunelson

Nov 29, 2025

Donald S. Gunelson, age 72, of Belview, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Parkview Nursing Home in Belview, MN. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, with luncheon to follow at the church. A burial will follow the luncheon at 1:15...