Obituaries

Jun 5, 2025

Born April 25, 1931 in Lustre, Montana to Dietrich M. and Kathrine (Franz) Olfert in her parent’s homestead. She passed away at the Good Samaritan Home in Mt. Lake, MN on June 5, 2025 at the age of 94.

Ethel finished country grade school and attended Lustre Bible School in Glasgow, MT. She then attended high school...

Jun 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Linda Marie Seifert (Schroepfer) at the age of 73 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 4, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm...

Jun 4, 2025

William John Marxen, 75, of Saint James, died on June 4, 2025, at Mayo Health System in Saint James

Visitation will be on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James. A memorial service will be held at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James on Monday,...

May 28, 2025

Carmen M. Schumacher, age 56 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on May 28, 2025, at her home. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

May 26, 2025

Marian Loretta (Helget) Rathman, formerly of Comfrey, peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, on May 26th, 2025, after 99 years of a life well lived.

There will be a visitation on Monday, June 2, 2025, from 10:00 am to 10:50 am with a eulogy at 10:50 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Comfrey. Mass of...

May 25, 2025

Lorraine Theresa Petersen, 93, of Mankato and formerly of Saint James, died on May 25, 2025, at Generations Memory and Child Care in Mankato surrounded by her loving family.

A memorial service will be held at Augustana Lutheran Church in Saint James on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior...

May 21, 2025

Marilyn Jean Fast age 89, of Butterfield, MN died on May 21, 2025, at her home.

A graveside service will be held at the First Mennonite Cemetery-Butterfield, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:00 am.

A reception will take place at the First Mennonite Church-Butterfield immediately following the interment.

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May 21, 2025

Michael "Mike" Henry Barrett age 73, of Saint James, MN died on May 21, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Saint James.

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel and will continue on Friday from 10:00 am until 11:00...

May 20, 2025

Lawrence “Larry” N. Heiderscheidt, age 83 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on May 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel. A prayer service will be held at 3:45 pm prior to the visitation. Visitation will...

May 20, 2025

Jungi Goblirsch, 88, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at the Sleepy Eye Rehabilitation Center with his loving sisters at his side. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be...

May 19, 2025

David Duane Friedrich, of Lamberton, passed away at his home on Monday, May 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Sanborn on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11:00 am with visitation held for an hour prior to commencement of service.

David was born July 27th, 1937, to Otto and...

May 18, 2025

Eunice Marlene Wiederhoeft, 91, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, and formerly of Saint James, died on May 18, 2025, at the Methodist Hospital in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Saint James on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 11:00 am, with visitation one hour prior to the...

May 16, 2025

Gordon Leo Harder, age 76, passed away suddenly and peacefully at home in Mountain Lake, MN, from a heart attack on May 16, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at the Community Bible Church, Mountain Lake, MN, on Saturday, June 7 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held at the church on June 6,...

May 16, 2025

Zola Ann Klabunde passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at Ridgeview Memorial Hospital in Waconia, Minnesota, surrounded by her family. A public visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel. A private family service will be held at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment...

May 15, 2025

Allen Michael Stokes, age 70, of LaSalle, died on May 15, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James and will continue on Thursday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at First Lutheran Church...

May 13, 2025

Irene E. Simeroth, 100, of Mountain Lake, died on May 13, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Saint James.

Funeral service will be held at Sturm Funeral Home in Mountain Lake on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 11:00 am. with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be...

May 12, 2025

Wallace Eugene "Wally" Nelson age 84, of Madelia, MN died on May 12, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, MN.

A Celebration of Wally's life will be held at Madelia Lanes, on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm with a prayer service at 1:00 pm.

A private interment...

May 9, 2025

Donna Marie Haala passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2025, with all of her children by her side. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church - North Entrance in Sleepy Eye. A memorial service will follow at the church at 11:00 am. Interment will be at...

May 9, 2025

Joyce Sophie Platz was born July 14, 1941, in Mulligan Township to Ambrose and Pearl (Bock) Hornick. She grew up and attended school in Sleepy Eye and graduated from Sleepy Eye Public School in 1959. Joyce married Kenneth Platz on June 7, 1960 at the Japanese Martyrs Catholic Church in Leavenworth. In the fall of 1969, Kenneth and Joyce...

May 9, 2025

Leroy D. Harder, age 84, of Butterfield, MN died on May 9, 2025, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in Saint James, MN.

Visitation will be on Monday, May 19, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Mountain Lake Chapel.

Interment will be on Tuesday, May...