Area Obituaries

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 Union Congregational Church of Winthrop. He graduated from Winthrop High School in 1958…

Ila Mae Anderson, age 89 of Winthrop, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Funeral Service was held on Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Bernadotte Lutheran Church, Bernadotte Township, Nicollet County, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy Officiating: Reverend Bruce Bringle Organist: Laurie Larson Congregational Hymns:…

Stanley S. Youngblom, age 90 of Lafayette, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm, Minnesota. Funeral Service was held on Sunday, October 5, 2025, 2:00 P.M. at First Lutheran Church in Lafayette with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy Officiating: Reverend Bruce Bringle and Reverend Stephen Anenson Organist:…

September 11, 1939 – September 3, 2025 Ann went to be with the Lord after a 3 ½ year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Almost 3 years of that time was spent at Prairie Bluffs Senior Living in Eden Prairie, MN, near daughter Sarah. Prior to her move to Prairie Bluffs and Memory Care, Ann spent…

Melvin Eckstein, age 75 of Fairfax, died Friday, September 19, 2025, at Advent Health Orlando Hospital. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax with Father Brian Oestreich.  Burial will follow in St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from…

Leonard Joe Wolff of Houston and Burton, TX, quietly passed away on October 1, 2025, in his home on the “Farm” outside of Burton, TX. His wife Diane (Dee) of 57 years was at his bedside as he said good bye to his long and very good life on earth. Leonard was born on July 25,…

Linnea Ulrich (Swenson), of Brooklyn Center, passed away peacefully on September 24th, 2025. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leon (Lee) Ulrich. Linnea is survived by her two sons, Brian (Amanda) and Matthew (Megan), and grandchildren Henry and William. In accordance with her wishes, no formal service will be held. Linnea will…

Douglas T. Guenther, age 65, of Winthrop formerly Lafayette passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at his home in Winthrop. Memorial Service will be Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bismarck Township, Sibley County, Minnesota, with interment following in the church cemetery. Gathering of Family and Friends will be one…