Obituaries

Mar 10, 2024

Cynthia "Cindy" (Newman) O'Brien, age 74, formerly of St. James, Hastings, and Mankato, Minnesota, died on March 10, 2024, at her home in Goleta, California.

Visitation will be on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel. Funeral service will be held at Sturm Funeral Home,...

Mar 9, 2024

Rachael Nelson, Mankato, left this world in the way she lived in this world - peacefully, gracefully, and quietly. She began that morning dressed and ready to start the day when she was called Home.

Rachael caught the attention of almost everyone and if you were lucky enough, she brought you into her world of...

Mar 9, 2024

Rhoda Agnes Olson, age 98, of Saint James, died on March 9, 2024, at Birchwood Cottages in North Mankato, surrounded with love.

Funeral service will be held at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment...

Mar 7, 2024

Robert Lamote age 72, of Springfield, MN died on March 7, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Visitation will be on Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel and will continue on Friday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church...

Mar 6, 2024

Donald A. Nazarenus, 97 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm at Faith United Methodist Church in Sleepy Eye followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm. The clergy will...

Mar 4, 2024

Darlene M. Meyers age 93, of Mountain Lake, MN, died on March 4, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society-The Village in Mountain Lake.

Service will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home, Mountain Lake Chapel, on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior.

The clergy will be...

Mar 4, 2024

Dean R. Bernloehr, age 91, of rural Hanska died on March 4, 2024, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, Minnesota.

Funeral service will be held at Albion Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Albion Lutheran...

Mar 4, 2024

Elaine L Hedman, age 86, of Lamberton, MN died on March 4, 2024, at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Visitation will be on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 10 am to 11 am at Zion Lutheran Church, Sanborn, MN. A service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church on Thursday, March 7, 2024...

Mar 3, 2024

Evelyn Marion (Engel) Lupke, age 98, of Saint James died on March 3, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Saint James.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James and will continue on Thursday from 9:30 am until 10:30...

Mar 3, 2024

Catherine Martinson, age 102, of Butterfield, passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 3, 2024, at Mayo Health System in Saint James.

Visitation will be on Monday, March 11, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James and will continue on Tuesday from 10:00 am until...

Feb 28, 2024

Emmett was born on June 5, 1936 at home in Bashaw Township, Brown County to Edward and Ottilia (Nachreiner) Haala. He attended St. Paul's Catholic School in Comfrey, school district 65 in Burnstown Township and St. Raphael's Catholic School in Springfield. He attended school through 8th grade and then began his work career at age 14 setting up machinery...

Feb 28, 2024

Mark Gary Boettger age 53 of Springfield passed away of natural causes on February 28, 2024 at his home. Mark was born on March 19, 1970 to Richard E and Alice J Boettger in Springfield, the youngest of four boys.

Mark attended Springfield Public Schools graduating in the class of 1988. Mark participated in football...

Feb 28, 2024

Evelyn F. Eischen age 93, of Comfrey, MN died on February 28, 2024, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center.

Visitation will be on Monday, March 4, 2024 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Comfrey. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Comfrey, on Monday, March 4, 2024...

Feb 27, 2024

Ursula Ann (Bellig) Broich, 99, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visitation will be on Monday, March 4, 2024, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church-North Entrance in Sleepy Eye with the Christian Mothers Rosary at 10:30 am. Funeral Mass...

Feb 24, 2024

Janice M Meidl age 85, of Springfield, MN died on February 24, 2024, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, MN.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 10 to 11 am at St. Raphael Catholic Church, Springfield, MN. Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Raphael Catholic Church on Friday,...

Feb 24, 2024

Nettie Elizabeth Eytzen, age 90, of Mountain Lake, MN, died on February 24, 2024, at Our Lady of Peace in Saint Paul, MN.

Service will be held at the Community Bible Church-Mtn Lake, on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 2:00 pm with visitation at the church one hour prior.

The clergy...

Feb 23, 2024

Eugene J. Belden, age 80, of Springfield, Minnesota died Friday, February 23, 2024, at Franklin Restorative Care Center in Franklin, Minnesota. A private memorial service will be held at Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel. The clergy will be Chaplain Noel Wetter. Interment will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in...

Feb 21, 2024

Lila Mae Evers, age 87, of North Mankato and formerly of Saint James died on February 21, 2024, at Monarch Meadows in North Mankato.

Visitation will be on Sunday, February 25, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Saint James Chapel and will continue on Monday from 9:30 am until 10:30...

Feb 18, 2024

Evelyn Mae Barge, 70, of Windom, died February 18, 2024, at the Home for Creative Living in Windom.

Funeral service will be Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 11:30 am at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place Monday, February 26,...

Feb 13, 2024

Lynnette Swenson, age 75, of Madelia, MN, died on February 13, 2024, at Arbor Lake Sr. Living in Maple Grove, MN.

Visitation will be on Monday, February 19, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Madelia Chapel and will continue on Tuesday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the...