Obituaries

Fredric Rasmussen

Fredric Rasmussen

Mar 24, 2010

After a courageous 3 1/2 year battle with brain cancer Fredric George Rasmussen, age 65, of Evan, MN was called home to be with his heavenly father on March 24, 2010. Freddy was born November 8, 1944 the youngest of three children born to Paul Lucille (Maurer) Rasmussen, rural Sleepy Eye. Lucille became ill shortly afterwards and unable to...

Jerome Riedl

Jerome Riedl

Mar 22, 2010

There will be a parish prayer service at 6:45pm Friday at the funeral home. Jerome Reggie R. Riedl, 77, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on Monday, March 22, 2010 at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, MN. Jerome Reggie Regimbal Riedl was born on October 23, 1932 to Dr. F. Jerome Dorothy E. (Regimbal) Riedl. He grew up in...

Dolores Johnston

Dolores Johnston

Mar 22, 2010

Dolores Matilda Johnston was born August 2, 1928, in Prairieville Township, Brown County, the daughter of Albert J. and Emma (Schleisner) Augustin. She was baptized September 9, 1928, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye. Dolores was united in marriage to Robert Johnston on July 1, 1951. She worked at St. John's Hospital as a Nurse's Aide...

Lorene Lewis

Lorene Lewis

Mar 21, 2010

Lorene Louella Lewis was born June 20, 1922, in Sentinel, OK, the daughter of Ed and Effie Mae (McNabb) Wilkinson. She was the oldest of 8 children and lived most of her life in Wichita, TX. Lorene was united in marriage to J.D. Lewis on February 2, 1941, and the couple had 2 children, Jimmy and Patricia. Lorene enjoyed...

Robert Hennagir

Robert Hennagir

Mar 21, 2010

Robert Bryan Hennagir was born on October 12, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Robert and Blanche (Gallup) Hennagir. Robert served in the United States Marines from 1967 to 1970 and after an honorable discharge he worked as a truck driver. Most recently, he worked for Fims, working on freezer components. Robert loved woodworking, Keno, playing cards, visiting...

James Nachreiner

James Nachreiner

Mar 20, 2010

There will be a parish prayer service at 7pm Wednesday at the funeral home. James Jim G. Nachreiner, 58, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN James Jim Glenn Nachreiner was born on August 29, 1951 in New Ulm, MN, the son of Leon Elizabeth Betty (Roiger) Nachreiner. He grew...

Orland Albertson

Orland Albertson

Mar 17, 2010

Orland 'Bob' Albertson, son of Albert and Louise (Heydlaff) Albertson, was born March 31, 1918, in Lamberton, MN. He grew up in the Lamberton area with ten brothers and sisters on the family farm. On November 28, 1939, he was united in marriage to Marie Buyck in Walnut Grove. The couple made their home in Walnut Grove where Bob...

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,...