Obituaries
Donald Ostberg
Sep 1, 2025
Donald Martin Ostberg, 74, of Amboy, Minnesota, died September 1, 2025, on his way home from the races.
A visitation will be held Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 pm, at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James. Interment with military honors will be held Friday, September 19, 2025, at 12:00 pm, at East Sveadahl Lutheran Church in rural Saint James. Arrangements...
Leonard Larry Rasmussen
Sep 1, 2025
Leonard Larry Rasmussen, age 80 of Lakefield, Minnesota, formerly of Mountain Lake, Minnesota died on Monday, September 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Mountain Lake. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.
Leonard Larry Rasmussen was born on June...
Justin Lemcke
Aug 31, 2025
Justin William Lemcke was born on May 31, 1976, to Curtis and Sonya (Anderson) Lemcke in Marshall, MN. He attended RTR High School and made his home in Lamberton, MN alongside his beloved wife and best friend, Sue (Raitz) and their dog Ruger. Justin and Sue were married on June 18, 2024, in her parent's backyard. Justin was employed at...
Bernice Louise Freitag
Aug 30, 2025
Bernice Louise Freitag, age 90, of Mountain Lake, MN, died on August 30, 2025, at Windom Area Health Hospital, Windom, MN.
Visitation will be on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Sturm Funeral Home - Mountain Lake and will continue on Monday from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church - Mountain Lake.
Funeral...
Barbara Hunter
Aug 28, 2025
“When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade—or lemon pie.” Barbara Hunter spent her life turning everyday moments into something sweet and sharing them with the people she loved.
Barbara Hunter was born on January 12, 1930, to Alfred and Ina (Wellman) Kuehl at the family farm near Storden. From a young age, Barb worked on the family farm alongside her...
James Byro
Aug 26, 2025
James Byro, 65, of Madelia, died August 26, 2025, at his home.
A memorial service will be held Friday, September 5, 2025, at 10:00 am, at the Church of Christ in Madelia with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Madelia. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Madelia. Online condolences...
William Matzke
Aug 24, 2025
William Herman Ewald Matzke, age 87, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Harmony River Living Center.
William was born March 5, 1938, in Highwater Township, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, to Anton and Augusta (Stern) Matzke. He attended school in Lamberton, graduating in 1955.
He served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1959 as a Radioman...
Kathleen Hedwig Helget
Aug 24, 2025
Kathleen H. Helget, age 81 of Comfrey, Minnesota died on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with Christian Mothers Rosary at 3:30 p.m. and Parish Prayers at 3:45 p.m. prior to the visitation. Visitation will continue on Thursday, August 28, 2025,...
Leo Schmitz
Aug 22, 2025
Leo Anthony Schmitz, 82, of Springfield, Minnesota, went to his eternal reward on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his home, with the full consolations of the Catholic Church.Visitation will be on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield, MN. A Rosary will be offered at 4:00 pm. Visitation will continue Friday...
David Miller
Aug 21, 2025
David Lynn Miller, age 67, of rural Hanska, passed away at his home on August 21, 2025.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 pm, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madelia. Interment will take place at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in rural Hanska at a later date. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Madelia. Online condolences...
Richard "Rich" William Andrews
Aug 17, 2025
Richard "Rich" William Andrews, born July 13, 1956, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, at the age of 69 in St. James, MN.
Rich was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his two children, ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, as well as several brothers and sisters and friends who will...
Robert "Bob" Wesley Franklin
Aug 15, 2025
Robert "Bob" Wesley Franklin, age 71, of rural Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on August 15, 2025, at Ecumen Pathstone Living in Mankato, Minnesota with family by his side.
Bob was born on December 13th in 1953, to Virginia (Barnes) and Jim Franklin in Frederick, Maryland. He married the love of his life, Judy (Resick), on April 7th, 1990. He and Judy...
Roxanna "Roxie" Luella Andersen
Aug 14, 2025
Roxanna "Roxie" Luella (Geiger) Andersen, 85, of Hanska, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Sleepy Eye Rehabilitation Center in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye with a memorial service to follow at 2:00...
Dennis Schumacher
Aug 12, 2025
Dennis Leo Schumacher, age 86, of Comfrey, MN, died peacefully surrounded by his family on August 12, 2025, at his home.Visitation will be on Sunday, 17th of August, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and will continue on Monday from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM at the Sturm Funeral Home in Comfrey, MN. Funeral Service will be held Monday...
Lester Alvin Helget
Aug 8, 2025
Lester A. Helget, age 83 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on Friday, August 8, 2025, at his home in rural Sleepy Eye. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye with a Prayer Service at 3:45 pm prior to the visitation. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, August...
Florence Frances Rezek
Aug 8, 2025
Florence Frances Rezek, age 104 of Litchfield, Minnesota, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska, died on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Ginny Olberding. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Church of St. Philip in Litchfield with the Rosary at 10:30 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Ronald Gene Remus
Aug 7, 2025
Ronald G. Remus, age 84, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Vista Prairie Care Center in New Ulm. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.
Ronald Gene Remus was born June 25, 1941,...
Sharon Schwanke
Aug 6, 2025
Sharon Lee Schwanke, 81, of Madelia, died August 6, 2025, at The Beacon in Lake Crystal.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 4:00-6:30 pm, at Bethel Church in Madelia. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 6:30 pm, at Bethel Church in Madelia. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Madelia....
Bonnie Hovde Melton
Aug 6, 2025
Bonnie Hovde Melton, of League City, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in Webster, Texas at the age of 77.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Albion Lutheran Cemetery in rural Saint James, Minnesota. The family prefers memorials be given to the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org/?form=FUNYRWYLQDE in Bonnie's honor....
Loren Groff
Aug 3, 2025
Loren George Groff, age 85, of Springfield, MN, died on August 3, 2025, at the New Ulm Medical Center.
Visitation will be on Monday, the 18th of August, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Springfield Community Center in Springfield, MN. A Memorial Service will be held at the Springfield Community Center in Springfield, MN on Monday at 10:30. Interment...
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