Obituaries
Clarence "Joe" J. Pankratz
Dec 8, 2015
Clarence "Joe" Joseph Pankratz was born on January 28, 1948, in Sleepy Eye, the son of Clarence and Elaine (Walter) Pankratz. He graduated from Willmar High School in 1966. He was united in marriage to Barbara King on August 26, 1967, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Willmar and later divorced. He graduated from Moorhead State University with a...
Lawrence Benjamin Peterson
Dec 8, 2015
Lawrence Benjamin Peterson was born April 2, 1933 to Mauritz Benjamin Peterson and Jessie Elliot (Lewis) Peterson. After a brief illness, Lawrence went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2015. He was 82 years old. Lawrence leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Marie (Bachmann) Peterson; his children: Lynn (Darrell) Hockenberry of Anita, Iowa;...
Ruth Ann Jones
Dec 7, 2015
Ruth Ann Jones was born March 29, 1930, in Kimball Township, Jackson County, MN to Leo and Mae (Kruger) Gohr. She was confirmed at the Kimball Lutheran Church in 1944, and graduated from Mountain Lake High School in 1948. Ruth then attended Mankato Beauty School and graduated in 1949. She was a Minnesota Certified Registered cosmologist and worked in...
Mary Ann Myers
Dec 4, 2015
Mary Ann Tiell was born in St. James, MN, on January 25, 1945, the daughter of Gustave and Julia (Sandmeyer) Tiell. She grew up in St. James and graduated from St. James High School in 1963. She worked as an assistant cook at the high school for 3 years. She worked at Tony Downs for 6 months before moving...
Marilyn Jeanette 'Snookie' Sawatzky
Dec 3, 2015
Marilyn Jeanette "Snookie" Sawatzky was born September 27, 1928 to Thomas and Helen (Elg) Kelley in Mt. Lake, MN. She was a graduate of Comfrey High School. As a young woman, Marilyn worked as a waitress at Kelley's Cafe, which was owned by her family. On May 26, 1951, she was united in marriage to Harvey Sawatzky at Faith...
Souksavanh 'Kalang' Luangvija
Dec 3, 2015
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of much admired "Kalang", who passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015. We were deeply saddened to hear the news that Kalang passed away at age 62. He was a brave and courageous man. We will never forget Kalang, he will be dearly missed and remembered in the hearts...
Sylvester Joseph Kotten
Dec 3, 2015
Sylvester "Vesty" Joseph Kotten was born December 25, 1929 the son of John and Theckla (Ruffing) in Home Township. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann (Hengel) on November 27, 1956 at St. Mary's Church in Sleepy Eye. Vesty enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, playing cards and watching Minnesota Vikings games and western movies. One of his...
Elton Schade
Dec 2, 2015
Elton Henry Schade, age 74 of Comfrey, MN, formally of Elmwood, TN passed away December 2, 2015 at Sleepy Eye Hospital after a courageous, several year battle with lung cancer. Elton was born on June 5, 1941 in Springfield, MN to parents Jasper and Fredina (Thompson) Schade. After school, he moved to Oregon and worked in an aluminum plant....
Dolores Fern Friton
Nov 30, 2015
Dolores Fern Friton age 87, of Sleepy Eye, died November 30, 2015, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye, MN. Dolores was born on January 3, 1928 to Holger Olin and Daphene Naomi (Simning) Peterson in Foreston, MN. She graduated from Sleepy Eye Public High School in 1945. Dolores married O. Lloyd Friton on April 28, 1946 at...
Diane Pearl Runck
Nov 24, 2015
Diane Runck was born September 24, 1929, in Springfield, MN to Clarence and Ursula (Bellig) Hammett. She grew up in Redwood County and graduated from Springfield High School. On October 4, 1947, Diane married Lowell Runck in Minneapolis. Diane and Lowell lived on a farm west of Springfield for 65 years where they raised 3 children. Diane enjoyed farming...
Catherine M. Sellner
Nov 20, 2015
Catherine was born July 11, 1924, to Charles and Rose (Hillesheim) Wiltscheck in Home Township. She first attended country school District 17 and then St. Mary's Catholic High School, graduating valedictorian in 1942. As a young woman, she worked at the State Bank and had the honor of serving as the first Miss Sleepy Eye. She married Philip Sellner...
Ruth Elaine Beck
Nov 19, 2015
Ruth Elaine Oredson was born December 23, 1920 to Alma (Leaf ) and Nels Anton Oredson. Ruth is a descendent of the Swedish pioneer settlers of Section 6, Riverdale Township, Watonwan County. Along with her brother, John Marlowe, she attended country school at District 36. Ruth graduated from St. James High School with the Class of '39. She attended...
Sandra Kay Petty
Nov 15, 2015
Sandra died peacefully surrounded by her family at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD on Sunday, November 15, 2015 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Sandy was born in Windom, MN to Jess and Edith (Wessendorf) Penoyer. On June 20th, 1964 Sandy married the love of her life Rex Petty. Throughout their 51 years of marriage, Sandy...
Leona A. Seidl
Nov 12, 2015
Leona was born March 24, 1916 in Mulligan Township, Sleepy Eye, MN to Andrew and Wilhelamina "Minnie" B. (Reiniger) Sellner. She received her education from St. Mary's schools in Sleepy Eye graduating in 1934. Leona completed Teachers Training Program in 1935. She taught school in District 46, Mulligan Township for two years. On May 31, 1937 Leona married Leonard...
Gayle Corinne Hoeft
Nov 12, 2015
Gayle Corinne (Halvorson) Hoeft age 77, of Madelia, Minnesota died on November 12, 2015, at her home. Gayle Halvorson was born August 6, 1938 to Claire and Clarice (Rolstad) Halvorson in New Ulm, Minnesota. She attended Madelia Schools and graduated from Madelia High School in 1956. Gayle was united in marriage to James Hoeft on September 29, 1957 at...
James Phillip 'Jim' Peterson
Nov 7, 2015
James Phillip "Jim" Peterson age 84, of Madelia, Minnesota died on November 7, 2015, at the Crystal Seasons Living Center in Lake Crystal, Minnesota. James Phillip "Jim" Peterson was born on November 24, 1930 in Godahl, MN to Phillip and Mina (Blackstad) Peterson. Jim grew up in rural St. James and graduated in 1949 from St. James High School....
Arlene Louise Brown
Nov 2, 2015
Arlene Louise Beckius was born May 16, 1950 in Pine River, MN, the daughter of Martin and Clarabell (Olson) Beckius. On April 24, 1982, she was united in marriage to Timothy Brown in Elko, NV. The made their home in St. James where they raised their two daughters. Wife, mother, grandmother, caretaker and friend, cousin and aunt or other...
Wayne Lloyd Satern
Oct 25, 2015
Wayne Satern, age 78, of St. James died on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at his home in St. James, MN. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Wayne Lloyd Satern was born May 9, 1937, the son of Thorston and Vivian (Sloan) Satern in West Bend, Iowa. Wayne was a retired police officer...
Monica Mary Vee
Oct 24, 2015
Monica Mary (Turbes) Vee age 89, passed on to join family and friends that have went before her on Saturday October 24, 2015, as a result of a accidental fall. Her sudden death was a shock to everyone as she lived a full life and prided herself on being independent. Up to her fatal accident she maintained her own...
Shirley Ann Blackstad
Oct 23, 2015
Shirley Ann Leapold was born on the family farm in Des Moines Township, Murray County, Minnesota. The daughter of Lloyd and Gladys (Pooch) Leapold. She grew up and attended country school in that area. Shirley loved living on the farm, she milked cows and enjoyed helping with farm work. She was united in marriage to Joe Blackstad on April...
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