Obituaries

Derek Joseph Marx

Derek Joseph Marx

Oct 10, 2017

Derek Joseph Marx passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2017 at the age of 39. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold; grandparents, Bruce and Ruth; and his beloved pug, Gracie. Derek will be deeply missed by his mother, Linda; sisters, Lisa and Kelly (Jake); aunt, Sandy (Darrell); uncles, Chuck (Nancy), Bruce (Bev), Donald, and Pat (Stacy);...

Richard Vernal Helling

Richard Vernal Helling

Oct 9, 2017

Richard Helling passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at his home in St. James. Richard Vernal Helling was born in St. James on January 5, 1943, the son of Julian and Jeanette (Bloomquist) Helling. Richard grew up in St. James graduating from St. James High School in 1960. He served in the Army from 1961- 1963, he was...

Selmer "Sam" K. 'Sam' Erickson

Selmer "Sam" K. 'Sam' Erickson

Oct 8, 2017

Selmer "Sam" Erickson was born in Estherville, IA on October 18, 1943. He graduated from Ceylon High School in 1961 and then entered the Air Force, serving primarily in Germany. Upon discharge he enrolled in the lineman program at the Jackson Vocational School. After graduating he worked as a construction lineman. In 1967 he went to work for Federated...

Yvonne Meindl

Yvonne Meindl

Oct 6, 2017

Yvonne M. Meindl was born to Rudolph and Evelyn (Rositzke) Stern on February 9, 1941 in Springfield, MN. She attended and graduated from Springfield High School. Yvonne was then united in marriage to Vincent Meindl on August 26, 1961 at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield. She worked for the telephone company as an operator, St. Raphael's Catholic School...

Arlene Frances Franz

Arlene Frances Franz

Oct 5, 2017

Arlene Frances Shewmaker was born in Kimball Township on July 19, 1927 the daughter of Percy and Mary (Sabolick) Shewmaker and the sister of Ruth. She grew up in Kimball Township and attended a country school before attending high school in Mountain Lake. Arlene was a graduate of Mountain Lake High school in 1945. This is where she met...

Hope Marie Harrell

Hope Marie Harrell

Oct 3, 2017

Hope Marie Harrell, infant child of Michael and Brittany Harrell of Comfrey, MN died Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis. Service will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 10:00 am. The clergy will be Pastor Matt Hausken. Interment will be at the Olivia Cemetery in Olivia, MN....

Roger Mark Klinkner

Roger Mark Klinkner

Oct 2, 2017

Roger Mark Klinkner was born to Francis and Evelyn (Batterson) Klinkner on November 5, 1943. Roger was the 3rd oldest boy of 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Roger's family moved to Madelia, Minn. when he was 3 years old. He grew up in Madelia and was a graduate of Madelia High School in 1962. After high school, Roger served...

Glen Robert Carlblom

Glen Robert Carlblom

Oct 1, 2017

Glen Robert Carlblom, age 94, peacefully departed this life Sunday, October 1, 2017, in his apartment at Ecumen Prairie Hill in St. Peter, Minnesota. The second oldest of five boys, Glen was born February 1, 1923, in Terry, Montana, 20 miles from the farm homesteaded by his parents Elmer Clarence and Florence (Groves) Carlblom. When he was five years...

Pastor Maggie Cumings

Pastor Maggie Cumings

Sep 28, 2017

Pastor Maggie Cumings, age 37, of St. James passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN. Margaret was born December 16, 1979 in Chicago to John and Marilyn (Burgett) Lux. She graduated High School in 1998 from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois; graduated Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota in 2002; and...

Shirley 'Tootie' Gerdes

Shirley 'Tootie' Gerdes

Sep 28, 2017

Shirley Tootie Gerdes passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System- St. James. Shirley Mardelle Tootie Gerdes was born on April 22nd, 1935, in Madelia, MN, the daughter of Fern (Ogden) and Dale Kelsey. On September 28, 2017 Tootie changed her address from Ormsby to Heaven, after a 15 month battle with cancer. She surrendered...

Lamoine "Mike" Gilbert Leopold

Lamoine "Mike" Gilbert Leopold

Sep 27, 2017

Lamoine Gilbert "Mike" Leopold was born July 10, 1927 to Arthur and Emma (Pape) Leopold in Sanborn, MN. He attended and graduated from Sanborn Public Schools. After his schooling, he took over the family farm and also sold seed for Pioneer Seeds, retiring in 1990. On November 10, 1947, he was united in marriage to Marguerite Otto in Sanborn....

Gladys Mary 'Dutchie' Sandmeyer

Gladys Mary 'Dutchie' Sandmeyer

Sep 27, 2017

Gladys Dutchie Sandmeyer passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St. James. Gladys Mary Dutchie Curry was born on July 18, 1929 in Butterfield, MN, to parents James & Dorothea (Dougherty) Curry. Gladys grew up in an orphanage in Wabasha, MN, along with her brothers and sisters. Gladyss older sister Lorraine was...

Lila Neufeld

Lila Neufeld

Sep 25, 2017

Lila Mae (Penner) Neufeld was born on June 20, 1933 on the home farm near Mountain Lake, Minnesota. She died peacefully in her sleep at her home on September 25, 2017. Lila was the youngest daughter of Anna (Teichroew) and Peter I. Penner. Her childhood language was Plattdeutsch and her lifelong love of learning and teaching began at the...

Rosalie Irene Kissner

Rosalie Irene Kissner

Sep 25, 2017

Rosalie Irene was born on March 5, 1927 in Aberdeen, SD the daughter of Lee Roy and Eleanor (Spethman) Thurston. She grew up and attended the Groton High School through the 9th grade. Rosalie worked for Control Data in Redwood Falls, Haas Press and farmers in the Evan area before going to work for Del Monte. She enjoyed reading...

Brandon Dean Mcneal

Brandon Dean Mcneal

Sep 24, 2017

Brandon McNeal passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St. James. Brandon Dean McNeal was born in Minneapolis, MN, on April 14, 1973, the son of Lowell and Kathleen (Ibeling) McNeal. Brandon grew up in St. James where he was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church. He graduated from St. James...

Marvin Walter Davis

Marvin Walter Davis

Sep 24, 2017

Marvin Walter Davis, age 72, of Madelia, MN passed away on September 24, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, MN. Marvin was born in Madelia, MN to Lloyd and Enid (Hasle) Davis on September 25, 1944. He graduated from Madelia High School in 1962. He attended Mankato Vocational Technical Institute with a degree in electronics while working...

Robert James Johnson

Robert James Johnson

Sep 24, 2017

Robert James Johnson was born on September 29, 1929 to Olaf and Alice (Beilke) Johnson in Sleepy Eye, MN. Robert was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Evan where he was a lifelong member. He attended country school and then graduated from Sleepy Eye High School in 1947. Robert served in the Army from 1952 until...

David Allen Holmgren

David Allen Holmgren

Sep 21, 2017

David Holmgren, of St. James, Minnesota, died on Thursday, September 21, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was 71. He was born on August 1, 1946 in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated in 1963 from Edison High School. He then entered the United State Marine Corp and served proudly in Vietnam. He returned and completed his degree at Mankato State...

Agnes Regina Dietz

Agnes Regina Dietz

Sep 20, 2017

Agnes was born on November 29, 1926 in Fairfax, MN, the daughter of George and Anna (Hild) Macheledt. She attended St. Andrew's Parochial School and graduated from Fairfax High School. After she graduated she married Leonard Dietz on August 12, 1946 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Fairfax. Agnes and Leonard resided in Sleepy Eye all of their married...

Ann Louangsaphakdy

Ann Louangsaphakdy

Sep 16, 2017

Ann Russamee Louangsaphakdy was born on February 8, 1993 to Southep and Pic Louangsaphakdy in Windom, MN. She was the only girl of nine kids. Ann graduated from Mountain Lake High School in 2011. Ann was very outgoing, spontaneous, adventurous, and loving person. She loved being an aunt to her 10 nieces and 1 nephew. She was all about...