Obituaries

Jun 3, 2024

Morgan was a wonderful mother to her three beautiful girls. Every day she strived to make sure they were happy as the girls were her pride and joy. She continuously put family first and kept her heart open for anyone that needed help, advice, or just to talk.  Morgan will be remembered as intelligent, beautiful, and a caring woman...

May 28, 2024

Alice F. Krzmarzick, age 83 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at New Ulm Medical Center. A private family service is planned. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Sleepy Eye. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left...

May 28, 2024

Calvin Dermont Wells, aged 67, passed away on May 28, 2024 at the Sleepy Eye Medical Center.

Visitation will be on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel. Private family services will be held. The clergy will be Deacon Barry Reindl. Interment will be at...

May 28, 2024

Linda Joyce (Lantz) Hesse, age 69, of Comfrey, Minnesota, was gently called to be with the Lord on May 28th, 2024 surrounded by the love and presence of her family. Linda was born to Everett and Mae (Blackstad) Lantz on January 8, 1955 in Mankato. Her life was blessed through her baptism, confirmation, and marriage at Albion Lutheran Church...

May 26, 2024

Gregory A. Kunz age 85, of Madelia, MN, died on May 26, 2024, at The Beacon at Lake Crystal.

Visitation will be on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Madelia Chapel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St....

May 24, 2024

Keith A. Engen age 66, of Lamberton, MN died on May 24, 2024, at his home.

Visitation will be on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Windom Evangelical Free Church and will continue on Saturday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at the Windom Evangelical Free Church. Please join...

May 23, 2024

Sandra J. Anderson, age 87 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Sleepy Eye Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. Visitation will be on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 8:00 am until 10:30 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye. A funeral service will follow at 10:30 am. The clergy...

May 22, 2024

Eleanor Anne Kulseth, age 51, of Saint James, died on May 22, 2024, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Augustana Lutheran Church in Saint James. A memorial service will be held at Augustana Lutheran Church in Saint...

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...