Obituaries

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...

May 17, 2024

Phyllis Leona Nelson, aged 81, of Sleepy Eye, MN passed away on May 17, 2024, in New Ulm, MN. She was born on February 18, 1943. Phyllis was a devoted mother who cherished her children deeply. Her unwavering love for her four children was evident in her goal to make each of them her "favorites," a goal she achieved...

May 16, 2024

William Phanluangsouk, age 71, of Mountain Lake, died on May 16, 2024, in Windom, Minnesota.

Funeral service will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home, Mountain Lake Chapel, on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Interment will be at the Mountain Lake City Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com....

May 14, 2024

Margaret A. Windschitl, age 81 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on May 14, 2024, at Prairie Senior Cottages in New Ulm. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with CCW Rosary at 3:30 pm and Parish Prayers at 3:45 pm prior to visitation. Visitation will...

May 13, 2024

Alvin August Matzke, born on August 1, 1931, to Anton Matzke and Auguste Stern Matzke. He grew up on the family farm in Cottonwood County, nestled between Lamberton and Jeffers. His early education took place in the one-room schoolhouse at Sunny Hill District #3, where he attended until the 8th grade. Alvin then dedicated himself to helping out on...

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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