Obituaries

Apr 13, 2024

Karen Edith Schmidt was born in Springfield, MN on October 9, 1949, to Laverne and Vernette (Jenson) Halvorson.  She lived in Lamberton and then moved back to Springfield until moving to Windom in 2010.  She worked at Valley View Manor in Lamberton and St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield as Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisors.  Karen enjoyed indoor painting, growing...

Apr 11, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Valentine Ullrich Gronewold age 93, of Lewisville, MN, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, at his home.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Salem Lutheran Church-Madelia and will continue on Thursday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at the church.

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Apr 11, 2024

James Arthur Engen was born January 6, 1931, to Arthur and Mabel (Burreson) on the farm south of Lamberton, MN. He was born 10 minutes after his twin sister.

He was a lifetime member of Highwater Lutheran Church and was baptized March 8, 1931 and Confirmed June 17, 1945. He also married his life long...

Apr 11, 2024

Madeline M. Standerwick, age 91, of Mountain Lake, Minnesota died on April 11, 2024. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Mountain Lake Chapel and will continue on Monday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Mountain Lake Alliance Church. A funeral service will be held at Mountain...

Apr 10, 2024

Maria Luisa Flores age 73, of Madelia, MN, died on April 10, 2024, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Madelia, on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 10:30 am. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral, at the Sturm Funeral Home, Madelia Chapel from 9:30-10:30am....

Apr 9, 2024

Roger Herbert Hoek, age 85, of Comfrey, MN died on April 9, 2024, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center.

Visitation will be on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at New Hope Lutheran Church, Comfrey and will continue on Friday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at New Hope Lutheran Church. Service...

Apr 8, 2024

Steven "Cheetah" Marlow Chute age 73, of Madelia, MN, died on April 8, 2024, at his home.

Services will be held at the Lake Hanska Lutheran Church, Hanska, MN, on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 10:30 am. Visitation be from 9:30-10:30am at the church.

The clergy will be Ralph Flitter. Interment...

Apr 8, 2024

Logan J. Sizer, age 60, of Darfur, Minnesota died on Monday, April 8, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Visitation will be on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel and will continue on Saturday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Augustana Lutheran Church in St....

Apr 6, 2024

Marion Joyce Harms, age 101, of Saint James, MN, died on April 6, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society-The Village in Mountain Lake, MN.

Services will be held at the First Lutheran Church, St. James, on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 11:00 am.  Visitation will be from 10-11am at the church.

The...

Apr 5, 2024

Joan Elizabeth (Holman) Carruthers of Springfield, Minnesota, age 89, passed away at Arbor Springs Memory Care Center in West Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Visitation will be on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the St. John Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN. The funeral ceremony will be held...

Apr 5, 2024

Frank Trebesch  age 88, of Sanborn, Minnesota passed away on April 5, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Visitation will be on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Zion Lutheran Church, Sanborn, MN. Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:30 am....

Apr 3, 2024

Edward T. Mathiowetz, age 88 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the New Ulm Medical Center. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel. Rosary will be prayed at 1:30 pm prior to visitation. Visitation will continue on Monday, April 8, 2024,...

Apr 3, 2024

David Keith Utz, age 61, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on April 3, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Visitation will be on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Raphael Catholic Church, Springfield, MN. Memorial service will be held at St. Raphael Catholic Church, on Saturday, April 20, 2024...

Apr 1, 2024

LaVonne A. (Waibel)  Schuette, age 80, peacefully passed away with family by her side on April 1, 2024 at Madelia Health - Hospital.

Service will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home, Madelia Chapel, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home....

Mar 27, 2024

Edward Schwab age 74, of Madelia died on March 27, 2024, at REM Heartland in Madelia, MN .

Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Comfrey, MN. Service will be held at the St. Paul's Catholic Church Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at...

Mar 26, 2024

Thomas Earl "Tom" Tiedeken age 86, of Richmond, MN, formerly of Madelia, died on March 26, 2024, at The Gardens at Winsted, MN.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11:00am Mount Hope Cemetery in St. James, MN.

The clergy will be Rev. Andrew Hermodson-Olsen.  Military...

Mar 26, 2024

Mary Catherine (Kelsey) Arndt of Lewisville, MN, age 81, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Madelia Health Hospital.

Mary was born on September 20, 1942 in Madelia, MN to Mark and Mary (Rohe) Kelsey. She grew up on the family farm with her 9 siblings and was active in 4H as a child...

Mar 25, 2024

Mark Pankonin age 55, of Lamberton, MN passed away on March 25, 2024, at his home.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 29, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the United Methodist Church, Lamberton, MN and will continue on Saturday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at the United Methodist Church. Service will...

Mar 24, 2024

Ellen Marie Kittelson age 85, formerly of Good Thunder, Lamberton, Minneapolis, and Benson, MN, died on March 24, 2024, at Cottagewood Senior Living in Mankato, MN.

Service will be held at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapidan, on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00 pm. Visitation will be on Saturday 10am - 12pm prior to...

Mar 23, 2024

Tamara Lee Tessmer, age 66 of Cobden, Minnesota, died on March 23, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visitation will be on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am. The clergy will be Rev. Tim Berg. Interment will be at...