Obituaries

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....

Nov 6, 2012

Gladys Charlotte Russenberger was born on October 22, 1915 in Stately Township, Brown County, the daughter of Perry and Cora (MacCabe) Peterson. She attended Country School District 61. Following her mother's death, Gladys helped at home. She was united in marriage to Edward H. Russenberger at the United Methodist Church parsonage in Springfield on November 23, 1939. The couple...

Nov 5, 2012

Victoria Vickie Ruth Wenner was born on August 2, 1950 in Slayton, MN, the daughter of Les Frances Fran (Meaden) McCormick. She grew up in Slayton and attended college in Mankato where she met Bernie Wenner. Bernie and Vickie got married on August 20, 1971 in Slayton. Bernie and Vickie had four children, Shawn, Ben, Jesse and Maria.Vickie was...

Nov 3, 2012

Audria Edith Link was born December 12, 1930, in Faribault, MN, the daughter of Aaron J. and Edith (Adrain) Link. At age 14, Audria surrendered her life to the Lord Jesus Christ, and for the rest of her life spent daily time with the Lord. Audria went to school in Odessa and Lamberton, graduating in the class of 1948...

Nov 2, 2012

John S. Hageman, age 93 of St. James, passed away peacefully at his home on November 2, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie; and is survived by sons William of Eden Prairie and David (Liz) of Mankato, and grandchildren Brandt, John, and Elise. John grew up in Sanborn, MN. He graduated from the University of...

Nov 1, 2012

Mae Margaret Schroeder was born on February 12, 1915 in Sleepy Eye, MN, the daughter of Robert and Mathilda Margaret (Armstrong) Patterson. She grew up in Sleepy Eye and graduated from Sleepy Eye High School in 1933. Mae married John J. Schroeder on June 20, 1938 in Sleepy Eye. She worked cleaning homes while in high school and later...

Oct 29, 2012

Dorothy Heintz was born November 12th, 1927, at Granite Falls, Minnesota to Olaf and Hattie Holseid. On June 5, 1948, she was married to Marion Shorty Heintz. They farmed in Nevada and Collins before moving to Clear Lake in 1961, where they continued to farm. She loved to cook, garden and can food, read and care for her family....

Oct 28, 2012

William Bud Weber was born November 8, 1924, to William and Gladys (Severson) Weber in Glencoe, MN. At a young age the Weber''s moved to Springfield, MN where Bud attended a country school in North Star Township. In 1943, he left school to join the army where he served with the 25th Infantry Tropic Lightning Cacti Unit. In March...

Oct 28, 2012

Eleanor Lucille Pidde was born on October 31, 1915 in Comfrey, MN, the daughter of Henry and Augusta (Rauschke) Krueger. She attended and graduated valedictorian of her class in 1933. She was united in marriage to Herman Pidde on December 5, 1933 at home in Comfrey. The couple farmed east of Comfrey; retiring in 1970. She was a member...