Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Maureen J. Kersten
Dec 25, 2017
Maureen J. Kersten was born November 25, 1938, to Harry and Eleanor (Platz) Isaksen in Springfield, MN. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1956. Maureen had two daughters Heidi and Holli. On April 5, 1975, Maureen was united in marriage to Kenneth Kersten at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Springfield. The couple farmed Northwest of Springfield for many...
Russell Wilfred Highby
Dec 24, 2017
Russell Wilfred Highby was born to Alfred and Marie (Warner) Highby on September 14, 1922, in Johnsonville Township, Redwood County. He was baptized and confirmed at Old Westbrook Lutheran Church, rural Westbrook, MN, where he sung in the church choir for many years. Russell attended District 39 elementary country school in Ann Township, Cottonwood County, and Lamberton High School,...
Jon Roiger
Dec 24, 2017
Jon Michael Roiger was born on Easter Sunday, March 29, 1970 to Joe and Dee (Miller) Roiger at the Springfield Hospital. He graduated from Sanborn High School and went to school in Granite Falls, MN for Fluid Power Technology. He recently moved to Mankato, MN. Jon loved fishing, ice fishing, all sports especially Gopher Hockey, NASCAR, Minnesota Twins and...
James Arthur Senst
Dec 23, 2017
James Arthur Senst was born July 13, 1933, on the farm in Waterbury Township to Arthur and Olga (Kratzke) Senst. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, attended country school, and graduated from Lamberton High School. Jim served with the U.S. Army, then was united in marriage to Bernadine Haseleu on April 7, 1956, at St....
Brenda Kay Stelzer
Dec 22, 2017
Brenda Kay Stelzer was born on November, 14, 1955 in Springfield, Mn the daughter of Sylvan and Shirley (Macht) Mathiowetz. She grew up in Sleepy Eye and graduated from high school. Brenda worked for Casey's in Sleepy Eye for several years and also for Dittrich Specialties in New Ulm. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in...
George A. Rahn
Dec 21, 2017
George A. Rahn was born to Abraham and Helena (Penner) Rahn on August 22, 1924, on a farm north of Delft, Minnesota. On December 28, 1948, George was married to Gladys J. Derksen at the old country EMB Church north of Mt. Lake, Minnesota. To this union four children were born: twins Violette and Vernelle, Rogene, and David. Growing...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries.
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.