Obituaries

May 13, 2024

Jerry L. Evers was born December 12, 1942, in Selma Township, the son of Henry and Ruth (Newberg) Evers.  Following high school, Jerry entered the National Guard and served until 1968.  Jerry was united in marriage to Janice Green on July 14, 1962 at the Christian Reformed Church in rural Mountain Lake.  Jerry had a life of entrepreneurship and...

May 12, 2024

Alvin C. Wille was born August 2, 1923 on the family farm north of Lamberton to Gustav and Bertha (Rehberg) Wille. He was united in marriage to Christine Vogel on October 10, 1945 at the St. Joseph's Rectory in Lamberton. Alvin enjoyed reading, watching movies and the Twins, playing cards, playing balloon ball, Noel's Bible studies, eating ice cream...

May 12, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Richard Wall, age 78 was called to his eternal home on May 12, 2024 after being diagnosed with melanoma in April. He was in his home surrounded by his daughters who loved him so dearly.

Visitation will be on Monday, May 20, 2024 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Sturm Funeral Home, Comfrey...

May 12, 2024

Camron N. Keosaykham, age 15 of Mountain Lake, Minnesota died on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Mountain Lake High School Auditorium in Mountain Lake (use Door #12). A funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm. The clergy will be Pastor Ricardo Renteria. Interment will be...

May 7, 2024

Corice M. Schindele, age 89 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Sleepy Eye Care Center. Visitation will be on Monday, May 13, 2024, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel. The clergy will be...

May 6, 2024

Bonnie Mae Schumacher of Sleepy Eye, MN passed away peacefully at her home on May 6, 2024, at the age of 82. Visitation will be on Friday, May 10, 2024, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with Parish Prayers at 3:45 pm prior to visitation. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 12:00...

May 5, 2024

Carol Ann Dick, age 97, of Mountain Lake, died on May 5, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Mountain Lake.

A memorial service will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home, Mountain Lake Chapel, on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at...

May 4, 2024

"And we know in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Benjamin "Gingi" Rodriguez, who was lovingly called to his eternal rest on May 4, 2024, in his hometown of Butterfield,...

May 2, 2024

Harlan Joseph Hanson, 75, of Saint James, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Saint James.

Visitation will be on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at the Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at the Saint James Catholic...

May 1, 2024

Arlene Lenora Dammann, age 95, of Springfield, MN died on May 1, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Home.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Springfield Area Community Center. Service will be held at the Springfield Area Community Center on Tuesday at 11:00 am.

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Apr 29, 2024

Larry E. Bachmann age 88, of Lewisville, MN, died on April 29, 2024, at Living Meadows at Luther in Madelia, MN.

Visitation will be on Monday, May 6, 2024 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Madelia Chapel.

Service will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home,...

Apr 28, 2024

Todd Michael Wells, age 59, of Springfield, MN passed away at his home on April 28th, 2024.

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 4 to 7 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel and will continue on Friday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at St. John Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN. A...

Apr 27, 2024

Jeannie Rae Friesen was born in Mason City, IA on November 5, 1961, the daughter of Eugene Whittaker and Valeta Smith.  She worked as a bookkeeper, in manufacturing, and later as a bartender.  Jeannie has lived throughout Iowa, Colorado Springs, CO, and in S.W. Minnesota and most recently was living with her husband Brad in Darfur, MN.  She enjoyed...

Apr 25, 2024

Lorraine Laura Sawatzky,  age 92, of Madelia, MN died on April 25, 2024, at Living Meadows at Luther in Madelia.

A private family graveside ceremony will take place at a later date.

Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Madelia.

Lorraine Laura (Knickrehm) Snyder Sawatzky age...

Apr 21, 2024

Elizabeth Marie Vanderwerf  of Springfield, MN died on April 21, 2024, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield at 99 years, 9 months and 27 days.

Visitation will be on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN. A funeral service will be held at...

Apr 21, 2024

Monica F. Hertling, age 100, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on April 21, 2024, at her home in Sleepy Eye surrounded by her family. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel. Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 pm followed by Parish Prayers at 3:45 pm...

Apr 17, 2024

Jana Lois (Brekke) Cornish age 96, of North Mankato, MN died on April 17, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 11:00 am. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church.

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Apr 17, 2024

Phyllis Viola Wagner of Ormsby, Minnesota passed away at Mayo Clinic Health System in Saint James on April 17, 2024, at the age of 84. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Saint James Chapel with a Prayer Service at 7:30 pm. Visitation will continue on Wednesday...

Apr 17, 2024

Lola June Peterreins  age 93, of Lamberton, MN died on April 17, 2024, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield.

Visitation will be on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the United Methodist Church, Lamberton, MN. A memorial service will be held at the United Methodist Church, Lamberton, MN, on...

Apr 17, 2024

Jolene Marie Danielson, age 71 of Springfield, Minnesota died on April 17, 2024, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield. Visitation will be on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel and will continue on Saturday from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel. Service...