Obituaries

Sep 6, 2024

Yvonne L. Loomis, age 97, of Springfield, MN, died September 6, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Springfield. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Springfield. A Memorial Service will be held at United Methodist Church in Springfield on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 11:00...

Sep 4, 2024

Michael Paul Wooten, age 43, of Saint James, died on September 4, 2024, doing what he loved to do most, riding his motorcycle.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James and will continue on Thursday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am...

Sep 4, 2024

Stanley Howard Thurston, age 82, of Madelia, MN died on September 4, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Saint James.

Visitation will be on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm at the Garden City Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Garden City.

Service will be held at...

Sep 4, 2024

Robert “Bob” M. Forster, age 79 of Park Rapids, MN (formerly of Sleepy Eye, MN) passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Visitation will continue on Monday, October 14 from 9:30 am until 10:30...

Sep 4, 2024

James J. Wendinger, age 85 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his home in the loving care of his family. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with Rosary at 3:30 pm and Parish Prayers at 3:45 pm. Visitation...

Sep 3, 2024

Donna F.  Anderson, age 95 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on September 3, 2024, at Sleepy Eye Rehabilitation Center. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Evan, Minnesota. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Interment will be at Sanborn City Cemetery in Sanborn,...

Sep 1, 2024

Donna Marie (Hudson) Stoesz, age 95, of Saint James died on September 1, 2024, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in Saint James

A private family burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

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Sep 1, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Kremmin age 67, of Mountain Lake, MN died on September 1, 2024, at her home.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church-Mountain Lake, on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11:00 am. The clergy will be Rev. Rick Bremseth. Interment will be at the Mountain Lake City Cemetery in Mountain Lake,...

Aug 31, 2024

Leola Irene was born October 29, 1931, in Kimball Township, Jackson County to Leo and Mae (Krueger) Gohr. She was received into full baptism and communion at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Kimball Township, Jackson County on July 28, 1946. Leola graduated from Mountain Lake Public High School in 1950 and then went to Mankato Business College. She worked for...

Aug 31, 2024

Idelle E. Schottle was born on April 19, 1931, in near West Svedahl, MN the daughter of Lloyd and Minnie (Westman) Hultgren. She graduated from St. James High School. Idelle was united in marriage to Harold “Bucky” Schottle on September 8, 1948. Idelle raised her family with great significance in faith and church. She loved to cook and treasured...

Aug 30, 2024

Karin Bottem, age 81, was surrounded by her family when she was called home to be with The Lord on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

A visitation will be held Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James and...

Aug 30, 2024

Erva Adele Haynes age 90, of Madelia, MN, died on August 30, 2024, at Living Meadows Nursing Home in Madelia.

Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm.  Visitation will take place at the church from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.

The clergy...

Aug 30, 2024

Howard Myron McCabe age 75, of Madelia, Minnesota died on August 30, 2024, at Madelia Health - Hospital.

Visitation will be on Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Madelia Chapel.

Service will be held at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Madelia, on...

Aug 29, 2024

Joel Paul Nelson, age 88, of St. James, MN, died on August 29, 2024, surrounded by his family in Mankato, MN. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel and will continue on Thursday from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at Sturm Funeral Home, St. James...

Aug 28, 2024

Jerome Fischer was born on September 9, 1941, in Springfield, MN, the son of Bernard L. and Mary Lenertz.  He graduated from Comfrey High School and served in the Army Reserves.  Jerome was married to Diana Guetter on August 26, 1967 in Wabasso, MN.  Jerome milked cows and was a farmer at heart.  He was a member of St....

Aug 28, 2024

Meridith Flaig passed away peacefully at St. John's Lutheran Home in Springfield, Minnesota on August 28, 2024, at the age of 73.

Services for Meridith will be held on Monday, September 9 at the Springfield Community Center, Springfield, Minnesota.  Visitation will start at 1pm with a memorial service to follow at 2 pm. Clergy will be Chaplain...

Aug 27, 2024

Joel Merlyn Hultgren, age 82, of Saint James, died on August 27, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James and will continue Monday from 10:00 am until 11:00...

Aug 25, 2024

Janis (Jan) Louise Larson (nee James) passed away on August, 25th, 2024. She was 80 years old.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sleepy Eye, MN and will continue on Thursday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at  Trinity Lutheran Church. The service...

Aug 24, 2024

Jennifer Lynn Sperstad, age 40, of La Salle, died on August 24, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James.  Online...

Aug 23, 2024

Janyce R. Anacker, age 88 of Mountain Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully August 23, 2024, at Seasons Healthcare in Trimont, Minnesota. Visitation will be on Friday, August 30, 2024, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Mountain Lake Chapel. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mountain...