Obituaries

Walter Nommensen

Walter Nommensen

Mar 12, 2010

Walter Nommensen died on Friday, March 12, 2010 at Immanuel-St. Joseph Hospital in Mankato. Walter John Nommensen was born in Wausau, WI, on November 25, 1933 the son of Rev. Walter O. Nommensen and Cordelia (Siegler) Nommensen. He grew up in the Wausau and Allenton areas. He graduated from high school at West Bend, WI. Wally then went to...

Dewayne Grev

Dewayne Grev

Mar 11, 2010

DeWayne Ellwood Grev was born on March 24, 1928 to Simon and Irene (Jacobson) Grev at Monterey (now Trimont), MN. He was baptized and later confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church near Odin, MN. DeWayne received his education at Martin County District 71 country school and St. James High School, graduating in 1946. In 1946, he enlisted in the...

Aidan Helget

Aidan Helget

Mar 8, 2010

The Prayer Service is at 6pm Thursday at the Funeral Home. Aidan Dennis Helget, son of Rick Becky Helget of rural St. James, MN was stillborn on Monday, March 08, 2010 at the New Ulm Medical Center. Aidan is survived by his parents, Rick Becky Helget of rural St. James, siblings, Elise, Molly, Megan, Dominic, Anthony, Emily Josie, maternal...

Martha Sturm

Martha Sturm

Mar 3, 2010

There will be a Christian Mothers Rosary at 4:30pm on Friday at the Funeral Home. Martha Ann Vogel was born August 5, 1919, at Dolton, SD, to parents Frank and Iva (Hooker) Vogel. She grew up and attended school in the Dolton area. After high school and additional education at college, she received her teaching certificate and taught country...

Arline Mattson

Arline Mattson

Mar 2, 2010

Arline A. Mattson, age 89, of Sleepy Eye, MN died Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at her home. Arline Adolphson Mattson was born in Chokio, Minnesota on December 20,1920 to George and Frieda Adolphson. She graduated from Chokio High School and then went to St Cloud State Teachers College in St. Cloud, Minnesota where she earned a two-year teaching certificate...

Dorothy Junker

Dorothy Junker

Feb 28, 2010

Dorothy Hulzebos was born on December 18, 1914 in Selma Township, Cottonwood County, near Mountain Lake, MN to Menno Sr. and Minnie (Lamfers) Hulzebos. She received her education at District #69 country school. On February 25, 1935, Dorothy was united in marriage to Jacob G. Falk. They made their home and farmed together in Midway Township, Cottonwood County, adjacent...

Leonard Siekmann

Leonard Siekmann

Feb 25, 2010

Leonard Earl Siekmann, age 71, of St. James, died on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Immanuel-St. Joseph's Hospital in Mankato. Leonard Earl Siekmann was born on October 25, 1938 in Willow Lake Township, Redwood County Minnesota. He was confirmed May 24, 1953 at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Willow Lake Township. Lenny lived and worked various jobs in...

Mary Hass

Mary Hass

Feb 25, 2010

Mary L. Hass was born on March 3, 1935 in New Ulm, MN to Frank & Marie (Heck) Marka. She grew up and graduated from high school in Willmar. Mary married Gerald Jerry L. Hass on November 6, 1976 in Essig, MN. She was a very loving mother, dedicating her life to raising her four daughters. She also loved...

Darold Neperman

Darold Neperman

Feb 21, 2010

Darold Howard Neperman was born March 15, 1923, in Clements, MN, the son of Fred and Mathilda (Bittner) Neperman. The family moved to Lamberton when Darold was 2 years old and he graduated from Lamberton High School. Darold was confirmed at the Lamberton United Methodist Church on June 13, 1935, and has been a member since. He served as...

Richard Schultz

Richard Schultz

Feb 20, 2010

Richard James Schultz was born October 14, 1934 in St. James to parents Joseph and Evelyn (Syverson) Schultz. Richard grew up and attended school in St. James. In January 1955, he joined the Air Force and served until January 1959. On September 25, 1956, Richard was united in marriage to Carolyn Ethridge in Amarillo, Texas. The couple made their...

Kenneth Randby

Kenneth Randby

Feb 17, 2010

There will be a Masonic Service at 4PM Sunday at the funeral home. Kenneth D. Randby, age 81, of St. James, died on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in St. James. Kenneth Delane Randby was born on the family farm near Butterfield, the son of Oscar and Blanche (Erickson) Randby. Ken attended rural...

Mary Schubbe

Mary Schubbe

Feb 14, 2010

Mary Lou Schubbe was born on May 20, 1929 in Northstar Township, Brown County, MN, the daughter of Herman August and Marie Louise (Haseleu) Voge. Mary Lou was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Springfield. She graduated from Springfield High School. She married Elwin H. Schubbe of Mapleton, MN on September 9,...

Elva Meyer

Elva Meyer

Feb 12, 2010

Elva Frieda Meyer was born November 16, 1914, in Brookville Township, Redwood County, the daughter of Edward and Frieda (Pfeil) Stahn. She was the 4th of 10 children and attended School District #13. Elva graduated from High School in 1966 and received her B.S. Degree in Home Economics at Mankato State University in 1971. While a student at MSU,...

Carl Eichstadt

Carl Eichstadt

Feb 12, 2010

Carl W. Eichstadt was born on October 4, 1920 in Redwood County, the son of Emil and Martha (Krahn) Eichestadt. He served in the United State Army and after his honorable discharge he returned to the family farm near Sanborn. Carl was united in marriage to Catherine O'Neil in 1952 at the Little Brown Church. Carl farmed and worked...

Marcella King

Marcella King

Feb 12, 2010

Marcella was born on December 5, 1923 in Antrim Township to parents Ferdinand and Josephine (Westman) Jablinski. On December 23rd she was baptized by Pastor H.R. Wrede. The family later moved to farm near St. James. She was confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church by Pastor E.C. Birkholz. She was united in marriage to Chester King at St. Paul's...

Jeannette Ericksen

Jeannette Ericksen

Feb 12, 2010

Jeannette L. Ericksen, age 83, of Comfrey, MN died Friday, February 12, 2010 at the New Ulm Medical Center. Jeannette La Voris Ericksen was born on December 12, 1926 in Comfrey to Arthur Lillian (Fredin) Quarnstrom. She married Roland Butch James Ericksen on February 21, 1949. She worked most of her life at Butterfield Foods until her retirement and...

Evelyn Kastner

Evelyn Kastner

Feb 12, 2010

Evelyn M. Kastner, age 86 of Sanborn died on Friday, February 12, 2010 at the St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, Mn. There will be a Parish Prayer Service on Monday at 5:30 PM at the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield, MN. Evelyn Magdalena Kastner was born July 16, 1923, to William and Mary Anna (Roiger) Wersal. She attended...

Michael Savage

Michael Savage

Feb 12, 2010

Michael Savage age 68 of Spring Park, MN died on Friday, February 12, 2010 at his home. Michael Gary Savage was born on July 12, 1941 in Delton Township, Cottonwood County, the son of Joseph Francis and Beulah Ann (Tuttle) Savage. He attended St. Paul Catholic School and graduated from Comfrey High School in 1959. Michael earned a degree...

Marcella Fahrion

Marcella Fahrion

Feb 9, 2010

Marcella (Sally) Agnes Fahrion was born on August 23, 1912 in Sleepy Eye, MN, the daughter of Peter and Katherine (Kuelbs) Bertrand. She was raised in Sleepy Eye and moved to St. Paul where she resided until 1937 and moved to California. She was united in marriage to Wallace Fahrion on September 30, 1950. Sally worked as a nurse...

Scott Makarrall

Scott Makarrall

Feb 9, 2010

A prayer service will be 7:30pm on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Scott Allan MaKarrall was born July 20, 1968, to Dave and Bev (Halvorson) MaKarrall in Redwood Falls, MN. He attended Walnut Grove Public School. Scott worked a short time for Diamond Surface Road Construction when he was involved in an auto accident in which he suffered...