Obituaries

Bernice Trout

Bernice Trout

Nov 29, 2016

Mrs. Bernice Trout, 88, of Lamberton passed away peacefully on November 29, 2016. She was born December 8th, 1927 at the Booth House in St Paul to Theoline Hilde. She entered foster care and lived with the William Olson Family in Hawley, Mn. In 1937 she was adopted by Betsey Aasen of Shetek township. She went on to graduate...

Hazel Rohwer

Hazel Rohwer

Nov 29, 2016

Hazel Neuman Rohwer, age 103, of St. James died on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St. James. Funeral services will be 10:30am, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in St. James with Rev. Clinton Firstbrook, III officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday beginning at 9:30am. Burial will...

Lynn Carroll Overson

Lynn Carroll Overson

Nov 28, 2016

Lynn Carroll Overson was born August 14, 1945, VJ Day, to Leverne C. and Lois M. (Johnson) Overson in St. Peter, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth, MN. He graduated from high school in Blue Earth in 1963. He then enlisted in the US Navy in August 1963, attended basic training in...

Elaine E. Deibele

Elaine E. Deibele

Nov 28, 2016

Elaine E. Deibele, age 91, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on November 28, 2016, at New Ulm Medical Center. Elaine's family will be celebrating her life privately at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.sturmfh.com Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye, MN. Elaine Ella Deibele was born on March...

Shirley Lorene Hagen

Shirley Lorene Hagen

Nov 27, 2016

Shirley Lorene Hagen was born on October 23, 1935 to Lenard "Lenny" and Wilma (Hegna) Redmond. Shirley graduated high school in 1954, and worked at Schmidt's Bakery in St. James. She married her beloved Sanford Hagen on October 17, 1987 and moved to rural Godahl. Shirley enjoyed gardening and flowers, fishing, pow-wow's, and afternoon drives with her pug. She...

Carol Lee Coult

Carol Lee Coult

Nov 25, 2016

Carol Lee (Harris) Coult was born in Madelia, MN on April 30, 1942 to Earl and Inez (Franke) Harris. She married Louis Coult in Lehiller, MN on July 7, 1962. The couple had three children, April, Christopher and Patrick. They resided in LeCenter, MN from 1964 - 1972 before moving to Madelia. Carol was the custodian at the Madelia...

Joann Marie 'Jo' Rempel

Joann Marie 'Jo' Rempel

Nov 23, 2016

JoAnn 'Jo' Marie Rempel was born February 26, 1951, in Mountain Lake, MN to Dietrich 'Duke' and Beulah Ruth (McDonald) Rempel. Jo graduated from Mountain Lake High School in 1969, attended some post-secondary school, then worked in Mankato from 1971-87. While in college, she worked as a nanny in North Oaks, MN. Jo moved back to Mountain Lake in...

Donna Marie Westman

Donna Marie Westman

Nov 22, 2016

Donna Westman, age 94, of St. James died on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St. James. Graveside services will be 11:00 am, Monday, November 28, 2016 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. James with Rev. Kathleen Ulland - Klinkner officiating. You may send the family condolences online at www.sturmfh.com Arrangements are with Sturm...

John Anton Gerzsik

John Anton Gerzsik

Nov 21, 2016

John Anton Gerzsik was born on June 26, 1956 in Black River Falls, WI to John and Dorothy (Blazek) Gerzsik. He was born and raised in Black River Falls, WI. He loved being a mechanic and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his sons, John Martin Gerzsik of Sleepy Eye, Gregory Gerzsik of Black River Falls,...

Marvan Kenneth Gohr

Marvan Kenneth Gohr

Nov 21, 2016

Marvan Kenneth Gohr was born to Ed and Dora Gohr on April 16, 1938 at the Bethel Hospital in Mt. Lake, MN. He was baptized on May 22, 1938 and confirmed on June 29, 1952 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Kimball Township, MN. Marvan attended country school before graduating from Mountain Lake Public School. He was united in marriage...

Truman Leslie Johnson

Truman Leslie Johnson

Nov 21, 2016

Truman Leslie Johnson was born on April 1, 1938 in Lamberton, MN, the son of Gilbert and Luella (Slater) Johnson. Truman grew up in the Lamberton area. He served in the Army from 1957 until 1959. Truman was a welder and worked at Toro in Windom for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycles. He was a...

Bruce C Frederickson

Bruce C Frederickson

Nov 19, 2016

Bruce Charles Frederickson was born on May 11, 1947 in Sleepy Eye, MN, the son of Arden and Annette (Bassett-Frederickson) Johnson. He attended St. Mary's School, graduating in 1965. Bruce entered the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged, after which he attended and graduated from Mankato State University. He was employed at 3M and retired and later was temporarily...

Ronald Joseph Ellevold

Ronald Joseph Ellevold

Nov 17, 2016

Ronald Joseph Ellevold was born on November 11, 1943 in New Ulm, MN, the son of Joseph & Lila (Quast) Ellevold. He grew up in Fairfax where he attended school, graduating in 1961. Ron served in the United States Navy from 1961-1964. Ron married Pearl (Netzke) Fromm on September 15, 1968 in New Ulm, MN. He was a police...

Kenneth Hagert

Kenneth Hagert

Nov 16, 2016

Kenneth David Hagert was born November 21, 1964, to Theodore and Lucille (Mold) Hagert in St. Croix Falls, WI. Ken attended elementary school in Hoffman, MN and Sanborn, MN. He graduated from Sanborn High School and then attended Canby Vocational School. Ken moved to the Twin Cities and managed Burger King. Ken married Brenda Fennern on September 20, 1986,...

David Franklin Schwartz

David Franklin Schwartz

Nov 13, 2016

David Franklin Schwartz was born on July 30, 1940 in Sleepy Eye to Franklin and Ida (Krueger) Schwartz. David farmed southwest of Sleepy Eye his entire life until his death. In addition to farming, David enjoyed gardening especially growing potatoes, tomatoes and tending to his flowers. David kept busy keeping his farm yard neat, doing mechanic work and collecting...

Glen Alexander Kronback

Glen Alexander Kronback

Nov 12, 2016

Glen Alexander Kronback was born December 21, 1923, to George and Ora (Wilson) Kronback in Redwood County near Lamberton. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the Sharon Lutheran Church. Glen was called home to our Lord Jesus on November 12, 2016, at the age of 92. At age 11, Glen's mother passed away and that...

Harold Edmund Zwaschka

Harold Edmund Zwaschka

Nov 12, 2016

Harold was born on the family farm in Mulligan Township on March 6, 1927, to Frank and Louisa (Schroepfer) Zwaschka. He attended Brown County District 76 for the first 5 grades, transferred to St. Paul's boarding school for 2 years and then returned to the rural school for eighth grade graduation. Harold remained on the farm and helped his...

Patricia 'Patti' Mary Jenniges

Patricia 'Patti' Mary Jenniges

Nov 11, 2016

Patricia 'Patti' Mary Jenniges was born June 8, 1962, in Redwood Falls, MN to Harold and Anella (Meyers) Wahldick. She graduated from Morton High School in 1980 and was united in marriage to Roger Jenniges on July 10, 1987. Patti had a loving heart that loved and cared about all those she came in contact with. She loved life...

Fred George Dauer

Fred George Dauer

Nov 8, 2016

Fred George Dauer was born April 3, 1924, in Madelia, MN to Otto and Helen (Kissel) Dauer. Fred served with the U.S. Army during World War II where he received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, the Victory Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal in Japan. On October 6, 1948, Fred was united in marriage...

Glenn Leo Mangen

Glenn Leo Mangen

Oct 30, 2016

Glenn Leo Mangen was born at Sleepy Eye Hospital on October 7, 1952 the son of Bernard and Sylvia (Augustin). He spent his life in Minnesota, most of it residing on his farm in Home Township. Glenn graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1970. He also spent time at Fort Polk (LA) and Fort Sill (OK) as part...