Obituaries

Shirley Ann Marks

Shirley Ann Marks

Jan 20, 2018

Shirley Ann Marks was born January 1, 1933, in Lamberton, MN to Cecil and LaMira (Gumto) Hollingsworth. She was united in marriage to Curt Marks on March 10, 1952, at the Lamberton Evangelical Lutheran Church. Shirley worked as a TMA at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield for 25 years. She and Curt enjoyed their trips to northern Minnesota,...

Francis "Pat" Clarence Augustin

Francis "Pat" Clarence Augustin

Jan 19, 2018

Francis "Pat" Clarence Augustin was called home to his heavenly father on Friday, January 19th 2018 at the Sleepy Eye Hospital just short of his 94th Birthday. Pat was born on February 26th, 1924 in Mulligan Township to Frank and Ella (Cady) Augustin. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Sleepy Eye up to 8th grade. After his schooling...

Margaret Lucille Wall

Margaret Lucille Wall

Jan 19, 2018

Margaret Wall passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Luther Memorial Home in Madelia. Margaret Lucille Wall, daughter of Carl August and Emma (Sande) Wall, was born February 9, 1916, in Selma Township, rural Comfrey, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church and nurtured by the Word of God and the prayers of her...

Alvin A. Fast

Alvin A. Fast

Jan 19, 2018

Alvin A. Fast of Loganville, GA, formerly of Mountain Lake, MN, died on January 19, 2018, at Southern Plantation Assisted Living, in Loganville, GA. Service will be held at the First Mennonite Church-Butterfield, on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 1:00 pm - visitation one hour prior at the church. The clergy will be Pastor Jonathan L'Hoste. Interment will be...

Abe Schultz

Abe Schultz

Jan 18, 2018

Abe F. Schultz, son of David S. and Sara (Flamming) Schultz was born in Carson Township, Cottonwood County, MN on December 19, 1921. He received his education in Carson Township district #80 west through 8th grade and at Mt. Lake Bible School for 2 years. Upon confession of faith in Jesus Christ, Abe was baptized on August 13, 1930...

Julie Ann Hayden

Julie Ann Hayden

Jan 17, 2018

Julie Ann Helget Hayden was born on March 18th, 1964 in Sleepy Eye, MN to Kenneth and Sally (Mathiowetz) Helget. Julie was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2011 and an aggressive form of Lymphoma in September, 2017. She died Wednesday, January 17th, at the University of Minnesota surrounded by family and friends at the age of 53. Julie attended school...

Randy Wilson

Randy Wilson

Jan 16, 2018

Randy Burton Wilson was born on October 6th, 1959 to Robert and Georgia (Moore) Wilson in Wells, MN. He was baptized and later confirmed at the United Church of Mapleton. He spent his childhood growing up with his 6 sisters and 1 brother on the family farm where he helped raise livestock and crops. Randy graduated from Delavan High...

Arthur Clifford Thompson

Arthur Clifford Thompson

Jan 15, 2018

Arthur Thompson passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St. James. Arthur Clifford Thompson was born February 7, 1926 in Rosendale Township, St. James, the son of Kenneth and Clara (Marth) Thompson. Art grew up on the family farm and attended country school. He helped work on the family farm as well...

Lorraine Harkin

Lorraine Harkin

Jan 14, 2018

Lorraine M. Harkin of Sleepy Eye died peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2018, 35 days before her 88th birthday at the Divine Providence Community Nursing Home in Sleepy Eye. Lorraine is survived by her children: Janet (Clete) Zinniel of Sleepy Eye, Donna (Johnny) Starcher of Amarillo, TX, Patrick (Dianne) Harkin of Sleepy Eye, Judie (Cary) Goergen of Alexandria, MN,...

Kurt B. Keech

Kurt B. Keech

Jan 12, 2018

Kurt Bernard Keech was born on September 16, 1951 in Madelia, MN to Bernard and Rosemary (Lang) Keech. Kurt grew up in Madelia and was a graduate of Madelia High School in 1969. Following high school, he served in the United States Army and returned to Madelia after his honorable discharge. On September 21, 1973, Kurt married Florence Bock....

Lynn Soukup

Lynn Soukup

Jan 10, 2018

Lynn Thomas Soukup was born on June 10, 1955 to Clarence and Myra (Zwach) Soukup in Sleepy Eye, MN. He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in 1973. Lynn was employed at 3M in October of 1973 and maintained his employment there for the next 44 years. He was very dedicated to his work as a maintenance...

Lorna Stern

Lorna Stern

Jan 9, 2018

Lorna Theresa Stern was born on May 16, 1934, to Lawrence and Emilie (Raddatz) on Lorna's grandmothers' farm in Redwood County. She attended country school until 5th grade, Zion Lutheran School until 8th grade, and then graduated from Sanborn Public School. Lorna worked as a housekeeper, at Ben Frantz poultry processing plant, St. John Lutheran Home, and Del Monte...

Larry Carson

Larry Carson

Jan 8, 2018

Larry Kit Carson, 77, of Fairfax, MN, passed away at his home on Monday, January 8, 2018. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Fairfax, MN, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm with a memorial service at 4:00 pm. A private burial will be held at Fort Ridgley Cemetery, with full Military...

Sussie Kuhlman

Sussie Kuhlman

Jan 7, 2018

Sussie Kuhlman passed away at her home on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Sussie Phipps was born February 25, 1924, in Mentor, Minnesota the daughter of LeRoy and Elodie (Ely) Phipps. Sussie was baptized and confirmed in the Presbyterian Church in St. James, MN. She graduated from St. James High School, class of 1942. Sussie married Willis Kuhlman on August...

Lillian Riebel

Lillian Riebel

Jan 7, 2018

Lillian Emma Riebel was born on November 5, 1927 in Sleepy Eye, MN, the daughter of Lawrence and Anna (Saffert) Weiss. Lillian attended country school until 8th grade. Lillian married Frank Wensauer on May 8, 1946. She worked at Pietrus, Sleepy Eye Medical Center and Krienke Turkey farm where she retired. Lillian married Walter Riebel on August 29, 1980....

Clarice Johnson

Clarice Johnson

Jan 6, 2018

Clarice Jean Johnson was born on December 22, 1942, to Edward and Gladys (Peterson) Russenberger at the Springfield Hospital. She graduated from Sanborn Public School. On December 15, 1962, Clarice was united in marriage to Russell Johnson at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Springfield. She worked for Varpness John Deere Implement of Lamberton, provided day care, worked for...

Darlene Kling

Darlene Kling

Jan 6, 2018

Darlene Kling was born August 28, 1935, in Highwater Township, Cottonwood County to Adolph and Mabel (Fester) Halvorson. She was baptized October 27, 1935, and confirmed June 4, 1950, at Highwater Lutheran Church. She graduated from Lamberton High School and was married to John Steinle on September 12, 1953. This union was blessed with 5 children. Darlene worked at...

Derek William Haseleu

Derek William Haseleu

Jan 5, 2018

Derek William Haseleu, 31, of Springfield died Friday, January 5, 2017. Derek was born on September 29, 1986 to Randy and Rose (Amsden) Haseleu at the Springfield Community Hospital. He attended and graduated from Springfield Public High School in 2005. He participated in football and baseball. He graduated from South Central Technical College in Mankato with a Business Administration...

Leon Wesley Lingle

Leon Wesley Lingle

Jan 1, 2018

Leon Wesley Lingle was born March 3, 1920, to Alfred and Betty (Untiedt) Lingle at Holstein, IA. At the age of 2, Leon and his family moved south of Springfield, MN in Stately Township. He attended Stately Township country school #61. At the age of 14, they moved northwest of Windom where Leon helped his family on the farm....

Douglas Beilke

Douglas Beilke

Dec 29, 2017

Doug Beilke passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System – St. James. Douglas James Beilke was born May 1, 1966, in Sleepy Eye, the son of Orville and Laurel (Trebesch) Beilke. Doug grew up in the Morgan area. He graduated from Cedar Mountain School in 1985. He enlisted in the Army Reserve in April...