Nancy J. Schemmel, age 79, of New Ulm, MN, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Gil-Mor Manor Nursing Home in Morgan. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 22 2025, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls with burial to follow in the Peace Memorial Gardens in rural Redwood Falls. Visitation will be held one and half hour prior to her service, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. also at the church.
The Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Services of Morgan and Redwood Falls are in charge of the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com.
Blessed be her memory.
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111 South Halvorson, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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