Obituaries
Larry Roger Wollin
Dec 9, 2018
Larry Roger Wollin was born February 9, 1946, in Springfield, MN to Marvin and Louise (Lee) Wollin. He graduated from Waterloo, IA High School and then served with the U.S. Navy from 1964-68. Larry was united in marriage to Judie Krebs in 1970 in Springfield. To this union three children were born - Trish, Rick and Jesse. He worked...
Donald "Bud" Plumhoff
Dec 7, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Bud Plumhoff announces his death on Friday, December 7, 2018, at the age of 89, at St. James Hospital in St. James, MN. A native of Fairmont, Minnesota, Bud will be lovingly remembered by his family, the community, and everyone who came in contact with him as a sincere...
Kenneth Theodore Wenisch
Dec 7, 2018
Kenneth Theodore Wenisch was born on September 1, 1936 to Theodore and Loretta (Turbes) Wenisch in Springfield, MN. He graduated from Springfield High School and served in the National Guard from 1957 to 1965. On November 4, 1959, Ken was united in marriage to Kathleen Sellner at St. Marys Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. The couple farmed in Brookville...
Ella Mae Reichert
Dec 7, 2018
Memorial services will be 11:00am, Friday, January 11, 2019 at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James with Rev. Jim Renz officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30am. Ella Mae Curry was born October 5, 1935, to Sylvester and Gebka (Aden) Curry in Godahl, MN. She was baptized on October 20, 1935 and later confirmed on June 5, 1949 at St....
Cecelia M. Wersal
Dec 6, 2018
Cecelia M. Wersal was born on August 14, 1930 on the family farm near Springfield, MN to Andrew J. & Anna (Mader) Vogel. She grew up on the farm and attended country school. She married Peter W. Wersal on May 24, 1950 at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield. After marriage they moved to Sleepy Eye where she enjoyed...
Raymond Oeltjenbruns
Dec 4, 2018
Raymond Richard Oeltjenbruns, son of Fred and Elsie (Stenke), was born on November 23, 1928 in Mt. Lake, MN. He received his education at District 80 E country school. Ray was confirmed into his Christian faith on March 29, 1942. He became a member of Trinity Evangelical Church in Mt. Lake. Ray completed basic training in the 47th Division...
Florence C. 'Flossy' Helget
Dec 3, 2018
Florence "Flossy" Cecelia (Braun) Helget, age 89,of Sleepy Eye, MN died on Monday, December 3, 2018, at Sleepy Eye Care Center. Florence was born April 4, 1929, in Brown County, MN, the daughter of George and Minnie (Manderfeld) Braun. Florence married Linus Louis Helget of Sleepy Eye, MN on May 7, 1947 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Fairfax,...
Loren James Hillmer
Dec 3, 2018
Loren James Hillmer, 51, of Sleepy Eye, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 3, 2018 at the Sleepy Eye Medical Center.Loren was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He attended elementary and high school in Browerville, MN, graduating in 1986. He completed his associates degree in Diesel Mechanics at Alexandria Technical and Community College. He then moved to Sleepy Eye and...
Elizabeth M 'Betty' Heymans
Dec 1, 2018
Elizabeth "Betty" Mandell Heymans, 86, of Sleepy Eye, MN, passed away on December 1, 2018, in Albany, MN. Betty Mandell was born in Faribault, MN to Harry and Julia Mandell on April 8, 1932. She graduated from the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN, in 1954, with a BA in Elementary Education. She married Philip Heymans on...
Juan Manuel Garcia Vasquez
Nov 30, 2018
Juan Manuel GarcÃa Vásquez, de 62 años, de Madelia, MN, falleció el 30 de noviembre de 2018 en Hennepin Healthcare en Minneapolis, MN. La visita será el jueves 6 de diciembre de 2018 de 3:00 pm a 7:00 pm en Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel y continuará el viernes de 10:00 am a 11:00 am en Sturm Funeral Home,...
Wilmer Heide
Nov 29, 2018
Wilmer Heide, age 85, of Mountain Lake passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, MN. Wilmer Jacob Heide was born September 28, 1933 on the family farm outside Mountain Lake in Cottonwood County, the son of Jake and Elizabeth (Dick) Heide. He grew up on the family farm, baptized May 15, 1949...
Phyllis Roiger
Nov 29, 2018
Phyllis Maxine Roiger was born on October 1, 1926, to Ray and Amelia (Gunderson) Johnson in Sleepy Eye, MN. She attended Sleepy Eye Public Schools. In 1945, Phyllis was united in marriage to Aurie Lowinske, the couple later divorced. During their marriage the couple operated the Springfield Airport for many years. Phyllis then married Otto Roiger on May 19,...
Dolores May Hesse
Nov 27, 2018
Dolores May Winkelman was born April 16, 1928, in rural Ormsby, MN to Dick and Ella (Krueger) Winkelman. She received her education in country school and graduated from Trimont High School in 1946. Dolores then attended Beauty School in Mankato and began working at Johnson's Beauty Shop in St. James. She was united in marriage to Carroll Hesse on...
Muriel Palma Tessmer
Nov 26, 2018
Muriel Palma Tessmer, age 84, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on November 26, 2018 at her home in rural Sleepy Eye. Muriel was born on March 5, 1934 in St. James, MN to Oscar A. and Minnie (Sandbo) Swenstad. She grew up and attended St. James School. She was united in marriage to Lenus E. Tessmer on May 20,...
Shirley Hawkes
Nov 24, 2018
Shirley (Rasmussen) Hawkes, daughter of Bendix and Ella (Olson) Rasmussen, was born October 10, 1927 in Madelia, MN. Shirley passed away on Nov 24, 2018, in Madelia. She was 91 years old. Shirley was born and grew up in Madelia, graduating from Madelia High School in 1944. Shirley attended Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, MN graduating in 1948....
Rex J. Beech
Nov 23, 2018
Rex James Beech was born June 8th, 1931, in Sleepy Eye, MN, to Alfred and Elsie (McNall) Beech. He attended public school in Sleepy Eye where he was active in vocal music, yearbook staff, student council, and gymnastics, and graduated in 1949. He enlisted in the US Army and was stationed at Fort Dix, NJ, as a corporal in...
Robert Lee Peterson
Nov 23, 2018
Robert Lee Peterson was born April 21, 1943, in Iona, MN to Edward and Susan (Augeson) Peterson. He graduated from Westbrook High School and was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Guhlke on December 12, 1964, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lamberton. Robert worked for Marvin Knutson Farm Drainage, then was self-employed as Anderson-Peterson Farm Drainage until 1979....
Edmund H. 'Buddy' Schroepfer
Nov 22, 2018
Edmund "Buddy" Harold Schroepfer, Jr. was born on September 11, 1934 to Edmund, Sr. and Loretta (Seidl) Schroepfer. He grew up in Sleepy Eye, MN and attended country school. Buddy farmed his entire life. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. He is survived by his sister, Lillian (Alfred) Aschenbrenner of New Ulm, sisters-in-law,...
Lois Jane Birkemeyer
Nov 22, 2018
Lois Jane Birkemeyer was born August 30, 1936, in Johnsonville Township, Redwood County, MN to Albert and Alice (Jenkins) Kosel. In her younger years she worked various jobs including a cleaning service that served area homes and businesses. Lois was united in marriage to Henry Birkemeyer on September 10, 1952, at St. John Lutheran Church in Springfield. She was...
Robert J. 'Bob' Novotny
Nov 21, 2018
Robert J. Novotny, 91, died at the Sleepy Eye Care Center on Wednesday, November 21 after a short battle with cancer. Robert Novotny was born on a farm near New Prague, MN to Martin and Mary Novotny on August 24, 1927. He attended St. Wensceslaus Catholic Grade School and graduated from New Prague Public School in 1945. After serving...
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