Obituaries
Mary Ellen Juhnke
Feb 4, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear sister, Mary Ellen Juhnke, on February 4, 2025. Mary Ellen succumbed to the ravages of COPD.
A graveside service for family, friends, and neighbors, will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 2:00 pm, at Saint Paul's Catholic Cemetery in Comfrey,...
Dean Dannhoff
Jul 1, 2025
Dean Bernard Dannhoff age 73, of Mankato, MN, died on July 1, 2025, at the Harry Meyering Center in Mankato.
A memorial service will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Visitation will take place at the funeral home one hour prior.
The clergy will be Rev. Matthew Rusert. Interment will...
Carol Florence Wurtzberger
Jun 29, 2025
Carol F. Wurtzberger, age 80 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on June 29, 2025, peacefully at home. Visitation will be on Sunday, July 6, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with Christian Mothers Rosary at 3:30 p.m. and Parish Prayers at 3:45 p.m. prior to the visitation. Visitation will continue on...
Scott Guggisberg
Jun 29, 2025
Scott Allen Guggisberg, of rural Sanborn, MN, passed away June 29, 2025, at the Redwood Falls Hospital following a brief battle with cancer at age 67.
Visitation will be on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 10:00am until 11:00am at Zion Lutheran Church in Sanborn, MN. Memorial Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in...
Bill L. Berg
Jun 28, 2025
William Lawrence Berg, 85, of Saint James, died on June 28, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Saint James.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James and will continue on Wednesday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at the funeral...
James Michael Peterson
Jun 28, 2025
James "Jimmy" Michael Peterson age 73, of Mountain Lake, MN, died on June 28, 2025, at his home.
Visitation will be on Monday, July 7, 2025 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church-Mountain Lake.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church-Mountain Lake, on Monday, July...
Edward "Eddie" Dale Berger
Jun 27, 2025
Edward “Eddie” D. Berger, age 61 of Shakopee, Minnesota and formerly of Mountain Lake and Windom, Minnesota, died on June 27, 2025, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota from having a major stroke. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Mountain Lake. Visitation...
Rachel Hanson
Jun 25, 2025
Rachel E. Hanson, 81, of Madelia, died on June 25, 2025, at Madelia Health in Madelia.
Visitation will be on Monday, June 30, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Bethel Church in Madelia and will continue on Tuesday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the church. Funeral service will be held at...
Donald Heller
Jun 24, 2025
Donald Arthur Heller, 91, of Saint James, died on June 24, 2025, at Mayo Health System in Saint James. The Lord called him to his heavenly home.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James. Online condolences may be left for the...
Roger A. Lindmeier
Jun 23, 2025
Roger Alan Lindmeier was born on December 6, 1951, in St. Cloud, MN, the son of Lorenzo and Evelyn (Primus) Lindmeier. Roger lived life to the fullest, spending time in Springfield, Tracy, Avoca, and Slayton throughout his life. He served Avoca as mayor for a few terms, always dedicated to making his community a better place. He has worked...
Elsie Jean Schultz
Jun 22, 2025
Elsie Jean Schultz, age 89, of Mt. Lake, died on June 22, 2025, at Good Samaritan Village - Mountain Lake.
Visitation will be on Sunday, June 29th, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sturm Funeral Home - Mt Lake and will continue on Monday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Community Bible...
Florence M. Gangelhoff
Jun 21, 2025
Florence Marie Gangelhoff passed away on June 21, 2025, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye at the age of 91. Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with Christian Mothers Rosary at 3:30 p.m. and Parish Prayers at 3:45 p.m. prior to the...
Arlene M. Helget
Jun 20, 2025
Arlene Margaret Helget, age 84, of Comfrey, MN, died on June 20, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Home.
Visitation will be on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Comfrey and will continue on Monday, June 30, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the...
Eldon Merle Wright
Jun 20, 2025
Eldon Merle Wright, age 81, of Saint James, Minnesota, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Saint James, with visitation beginning one hour prior. Officiating will be Rev. Andrew Hermodson-Olsen and...
Harvey Petrick
Jun 15, 2025
Harvey Oscar Petrick, 88, of LaSalle, died on June 15, 2025, at his home.
Visitation will be on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James and will continue on Tuesday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held...
Mary Jane Tiedeken
Jun 14, 2025
Mary Jane Tiedeken age 90, of Madelia, MN died on June 14, 2025 in her home surrounded by family.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia.
Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at...
Glenn V. Ellison
Jun 13, 2025
Glenn Vernon Ellison was born January 29, 1931, to Verne Everett and Mildred Gladys (Neitzel) Ellison at home in Nance County near Belgrade, Nebraska. He was baptized into the Christian faith at Cross Lutheran Church ELCA, Ixonia, WI. He spent the early years of his life in several towns in Iowa where the family struggled during the Great Depression....
Audrey Schmidtke
Jun 13, 2025
Audrey Marie Schmidtke, 100, of Saint James, died peacefully on June 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James. Funeral Mass will be held at Saint James Catholic Church in Saint James on Friday,...
John Jensen
Jun 12, 2025
John Peter Jensen, 75, of Saint James, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, Minnesota.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James and will continue on Wednesday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at...
Darlene Joanne Elam-Miller
Jun 10, 2025
Darlene JoAnne Elam-Miller, age 89, of Litchfield, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and the gentle care of her devoted caregiver and friend, Mimi.
Visitation will be on Sunday, June 15, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at First Lutheran Church in Litchfield and will...
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