Jeffrey Thomas Mertens, age 62 of Echo, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Parkview Senior Living in Belview. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Redwood Falls. Visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 6 at the Redwood Valley Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at church on Tuesday. Interment is in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery at Seaforth. Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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