Obituaries

Jun 15, 2024

Melvin Leroy Greeley, age 87, of Madelia, MN, died on June 15, 2024, surrounded by his family at Mayo Health System in New Prague, MN.

A memorial service will be held at the Madelia Church of Christ on August 23, 2024 at 2:00pm with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment...

Jun 14, 2024

Luella Clara (Eineke) Sonnabend, age 98, of Saint James, passed away June 14, 2024, at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth in Rochester, MN.

A funeral service will be held at Saint Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Saint James on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 11:00 am, with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at...

Jun 13, 2024

Virginia (Bausch) McCone was born on October 10th, 1946 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Archie and Ethel Bausch. She graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, IA, in 1968 and taught high school English and Spanish for four years. In 1970, Virginia married Stan McCone, and together they settled on a farm near Sanborn, MN, in 1973.

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Jun 9, 2024

Susan Kay Wilson Falk was born on March 22, 1959 at Glencoe Hospital the daughter of Frances and Duane Wilson. She was baptized and confirmed at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Sue graduated from Glencoe High School in 1977 and later from Ridgewater Community College with a degree specializing in working with children and adults with disabilities.

Jun 9, 2024

Dennis Lloyd Falk was born on June 6, 1947 in Springfield, MN the son of Helen and August Falk. He attended Sanborn Community School through the 8th grade. After his father passed away, he left school to farm with his brothers. Later Denny helped many farmers and worked for Wells Tiling for many years. Denny loved farm life and...

Jun 6, 2024

Phoxai Vongsy age 86, of Butterfield, MN, died on June 6, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Service will be held at the First Lutheran Church, Butterfield, on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 12:00 pm. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at the church.

Jun 3, 2024

Morgan was a wonderful mother to her three beautiful girls. Every day she strived to make sure they were happy as the girls were her pride and joy. She continuously put family first and kept her heart open for anyone that needed help, advice, or just to talk.  Morgan will be remembered as intelligent, beautiful, and a caring woman...

May 28, 2024

Alice F. Krzmarzick, age 83 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at New Ulm Medical Center. A private family service is planned. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Sleepy Eye. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left...

May 28, 2024

Calvin Dermont Wells, aged 67, passed away on May 28, 2024 at the Sleepy Eye Medical Center.

Visitation will be on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel. Private family services will be held. The clergy will be Deacon Barry Reindl. Interment will be at...

May 28, 2024

Linda Joyce (Lantz) Hesse, age 69, of Comfrey, Minnesota, was gently called to be with the Lord on May 28th, 2024 surrounded by the love and presence of her family. Linda was born to Everett and Mae (Blackstad) Lantz on January 8, 1955 in Mankato. Her life was blessed through her baptism, confirmation, and marriage at Albion Lutheran Church...

May 26, 2024

Gregory A. Kunz age 85, of Madelia, MN, died on May 26, 2024, at The Beacon at Lake Crystal.

Visitation will be on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Madelia Chapel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St....

May 24, 2024

Keith A. Engen age 66, of Lamberton, MN died on May 24, 2024, at his home.

Visitation will be on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Windom Evangelical Free Church and will continue on Saturday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at the Windom Evangelical Free Church. Please join...

May 23, 2024

Sandra J. Anderson, age 87 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Sleepy Eye Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. Visitation will be on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 8:00 am until 10:30 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye. A funeral service will follow at 10:30 am. The clergy...

May 22, 2024

Eleanor Anne Kulseth, age 51, of Saint James, died on May 22, 2024, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Augustana Lutheran Church in Saint James. A memorial service will be held at Augustana Lutheran Church in Saint...

May 21, 2024

Barbara A. Pankratz, age 72 of Mankato, Minnesota died on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springfield, Minnesota followed by a graveside service at St. Raphael Catholic Cemetery in Springfield at 11:00 am....

May 21, 2024

Margaret “Peggy” Jean Nelson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024, at Birchwood Cottages in North Mankato, MN. She was 67 years old.

Peggy was born on February 15, 1957, in Madelia, MN, to Walter and Dorothy (Martin) Smith. She spent her childhood in Madelia, forming lifelong friendships...

May 18, 2024

Richard Joseph Anton age 75, of Saint Peter, MN, formerly of Madelia, MN, died on May 18, 2024, at Benedictine Living Community in Saint Peter.

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at the Sturm Funeral Home, Madelia Chapel.

A graveside service will be...

May 18, 2024

Dennis E. Scholtz, age 86, of Comfrey, Minnesota died on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at New Hope Lutheran Church in Comfrey. Visitation will continue on Thursday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the church. A memorial service...

May 17, 2024

Linus “Doc” Stanley Deibele, age 96 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on May 17, 2024, at his home in Sleepy Eye. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel. Visitation will continue on Wednesday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church...

May 17, 2024

Steven Allen Winseth, formerly of Revere, now Brainerd, Minnesota was born June 24, 1952, and was adopted on August 22, 1952 to Agner and Aletha Moore Winseth of Revere, MN. He was born in Swedish Hospital, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Steven was baptized at Old Westbrook Lutheran Church, September 14, 1952, by Pastor Edmund E. Olson.He attended school in...