Obituaries

Nov 27, 2012

Jerome Ervin Schroepfer was born December 13, 1927, in Brown County, MN to Frank X. and Theresa (Seidl) Schroepfer. He attended country school district #15 through the 6th grade. Jerome then attended St. Mary's Catholic School. He worked for his dad and his brother before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. Jerome served for 2 years at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii...

Nov 27, 2012

Irene Meyers, age 94, of St. James, died on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in St. James. Funeral services will be 10:30am, Friday, November 30, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church in Odin with Rev. Carla Reierson officiating. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Odin. Visitation will be Thursday at Sturm Funeral Home...

Nov 24, 2012

Ferne Hardis Warner was born on April 20, 1920 to Ben and Nettie (Peterson) Backstrom in Marathon, Iowa. Ferne grew up on a farm in Iowa. She received her education through the 12th grade at the public school in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed in the Swedish Lutheran Church in Marathon, Iowa. After high school graduation...

Nov 24, 2012

Douglas George Anderson, Sr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Village in Mountain Lake, MN, at the age of 93. Doug graciously bequeathed his earthly body to the Anatomical Bequest Program at the University of Minnesota after which he will be interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. The family will hold a memorial...

Nov 24, 2012

Kyle Richard Kopischke was born August 17, 1989, to Rory and Jean (Schulte) Kopischke. He graduated from Comfrey High School in 2007, and then attended Alexandria Technical College where he received a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Kyle was currently managing Taco Bell in St. Cloud. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Comfrey and...

Nov 24, 2012

Douglas G. Anderson, age 93 of Mountain Lake died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Mt. Lake Good Samaritan Village. In keeping with his wishes, his person has been donated to the Anatomical Bequest Program at the University of Minnesota. Memorial Services are pending with Sturm Funeral Home in Mt. Lake at a later date.

Nov 23, 2012

Lena Maria Dehne was born on July 13, 1917 in Jolly, Iowa, the daughter of Wilhelm and Johanna (Deling) Hoffrogge. She moved with her family to Johnsville Township in 1918 and then to North Hero Township in 1920. She was united in marriage to Wilbert Dehne on March 18, 1937 in Walnut Grove. Following marriage the couple worked for...

Nov 23, 2012

Joyce E. Dodge age 92, of St. James, MN, died on November 23, 2012 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in Saint James. Visitation is 4 to 7 pm Friday, November 30, 2012 at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James and resumes at church, one hour before the funeral. The Funeral Service is 10:30 am at Augustana Lutheran, St....

Nov 20, 2012

Nov 19, 2012

We know friends and family will say, "Did you hear, Joyce died?' But Joyce would tell you, "Don't you believe it! I am more alive today, than I have ever been! Joyce was born in Rock County Minnesota on September 6, 1929 to Harold and Mary (Hartman) Arends. She grew up in Hills, MN where she graduated from high...

Nov 16, 2012

Emelia Marie Hammerschmidt was born on April 2, 1908 in Mulligan Township, the daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Roiger) Sturm. She was united in marriage to Edward Hammerschmidt on January 19, 1932 at St. Raphael''s Catholic Church in Springfield. The couple lived in Rowina and Wanda where they farmed for 34 years until they moved to Springfield in 1968....

Nov 15, 2012

Alvin Bratland, age 87, of St. James, died on Thursday, November 15, 2012, at the Trimont Health Care Center in Trimont, MN. In keepping with his wishes, he has been cremated. Graveside services with Military Honors will be Spring/Summer of 2013. Please check back for a complete obituary notice.

Nov 14, 2012

Morris Edward Timm was born October 4, 1948, in Springfield, MN the son of Clarence and Lela (Radtke) Timm. He was raised on a farm near Lamberton and graduated from Lamberton High School. Morris was united in marriage to Sharon Warner on October 18, 1968, in Seaforth. Morris served with the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Hickam...

Nov 12, 2012

Lois Mae Zimmermann was born October 19, 1936, in Redwood Falls, MN the daughter of Hugo and Elsie (Otto) Otto. She attended a country school north of Clements, then Wabasso Public School. Lois was united in marriage to Donald Zimmermann on August 25, 1953, at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. The couple farmed in Waterbury Township before moving...

Nov 10, 2012

Steven Butler, age 46, of rural St. James died on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at the Sleepy Eye Care Center in Sleepy Eye. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Saturday, November 17, 2012, at Albion Lutheran Church, rural St. James with Rev. Robert Springer officiating. Burial will be at the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at Sturm Funeral Home...

Nov 9, 2012

Verne A. Thulien, age 95 of St James died Friday, November 9, 2012 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center. Funeral services are 10:30 AM Monday, November 12, 2012 at Augustana Lutheran Church, Rev. Katleen Ulland-Klinkner officiating. Visitation is Sunday, 3-6 PM at Sturm Funeral Home in St James and resumes at the church, one hour before the funeral. Interment...

Nov 8, 2012

Jane Currie, age 99, of St. James died on Thursday, November 08, 2012, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in St. James. Memorial services will be 1:00PM, Saturday, November 10, 2012 at First Presbyterian Church in St. James. Burial will be at a later date in Elk River, MN Cora Jane Stelzner was born June 27, 1913, in Fayetteville,...

Nov 8, 2012

Joseph Michael was born on July 22, 1968 in St James to Delbert and Viola (Dougherty) Oliver. As a life long member of First Presbyterian Church, Joe was baptized on September 29, 1968 and confirmed on September 15, 1984 there. After graduating from St James High School in 1986 Joe began working for Tony Downs then Swift. His trucking...

Nov 7, 2012

Lillian L. Schneider was born on May 25, 1917 near Cobden, MN, the daughter of Henry and Pauline (Guhlke) Meinert. She grew up in Leavenworth Township and attended school in Cobden. Lillian married Rueben Kolbe Schneider on July 11, 1936 at the First United Methodist Church in Sleepy Eye. After their marriage they lived and farmed on the family...

Nov 7, 2012

Ellen Carstensen, age 71, of St. James, died on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in St. James. Funeral services will be 10:30am, Saturday, November 10, 2012, at the United Methodist Church in St. James with Rev. Clinton Firstbrook, III, and Rev. Lowell Asplund officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. James....