Obituaries

Apr 5, 2010

Bruce was born June 1, 1940 to Edwin Gladys (Therkilsen) Lawrenz at his home in Leavenworth Township, Brown County, MN. Bruce graduated from Springfield High School and worked Ochs Brick and Tile Yard until entering the Army in 1963. Bruce was honorably discharged from active duty in 1965 and served in the Army Reserves until 1969. During this time...

Apr 5, 2010

Ricky Thomas Losleben was born on June 4, 1959 to Armin Lucille (Spaeth) Losleben. He grew up in Sleepy Eye and lived on the farm his whole life. He farmed and operated his own body shop. Ricky liked restoring old tractors and cars and took great pride in his work. Ricky was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Apr 2, 2010

Darrell Bowers, age 61, of St. James, died on Friday, April 2, 2010 at the Madelia Community Hospital in Madelia. Darrell Dean Bowers was born March 30, 1949 in Fairmont, MN, the son of Harold and Donna (Cottew) Bowers. Darrell grew up on the family farm in rural St. James. He graduated from St. James High School. On January...

Mar 30, 2010

Mar 29, 2010

Bruce Edgar, 98, of St. James, Minnesota died peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2010 at his home. Celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in St. James. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 for 2 hours prior to the service. Bruce Eldridge Edgar was...

Mar 26, 2010

Mar 25, 2010

Donald Lee Remus was born June 13, 1938 in Sleepy Eye to Orville and Selma (Berkner) Remus. After graduation from Sleepy Eye High School he enlisted in the Air Force where he proudly served his country for four years. He married Sharon Fischer on April 1, 1959 in California. He returned to Sleepy Eye in 1960 where he farmed...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...