Obituaries

Roald Ladale Revne

Jan 18, 2024

Roald LaDale Revne was born to Ole and Gladys (Anderson) Revne on November 26th, 1928 in rural St. James, Minnesota.  He was a 1946 graduate of St. James High School. In 1950, he graduated from the University of MN School of Agriculture and spent a year in Sweden as an agricultural exchange student. Roald served in the US Army...

Sarah Lehman

Jan 16, 2024

Sarah Loretta Lehman, age 85, of Worthington and formerly of Windom, passed away on January 16, 2024, at Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington

A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Saint James on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church....

Gardell Robert Marti

Jan 10, 2024

Gardell Robert Marti age 85, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on January 10, 2024, at his home. A visitation will be on Monday, January 15, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel and will continue on Tuesday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Faith United Methodist Church in Sleepy Eye. A...

David John Schumann

Jan 9, 2024

David John Schumann, age 36, of Savage, Minnesota and formerly of Darfur, died on January 9, 2024, at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Monday, January 15, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Darfur. Funeral service will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church...

Jean Paulette Youngerberg

Jan 8, 2024

Jean Youngerberg age 81, of Springfield, MN died on January 8, 2024, at New Ulm Medical Center. Visitation will be on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 4 to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel and will continue on Saturday from 10 until 11 am at the St. John Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN. Service will be held...

Lee Mccabe

Jan 7, 2024

Lee Alan McCabe age 67, of Madelia, MN, died on January 7, 2024, at Madelia Health - Hospital after a brief, furious battle with cancer.

Visitation will be on Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the St. Mary's Catholic School, Madelia with Prayer Service at 7:30 pm.

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John Arthur Baerg

Jan 4, 2024

John Arthur Baerg age 85, of Butterfield, MN died on January 4, 2024, at New Perspectives Senior Living in Mankato, MN.

Visitation will be on Monday, January 8, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Mountain Lake Chapel and will continue on Tuesday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at...

Gil

Jan 3, 2024

Gilford Nathaniel Staus Jr. age 81, of Lake Crystal, MN, died on January 3, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

A memorial service will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home, Madelia Chapel, 303 East Main St, Madelia, MN 56062 on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 12:00 pm with visitation one hour prior....

James Lawrence Krueger

Jan 2, 2024

James Lawrence Krueger, age 83, of Madelia, died on January 2, 2024, at Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.

Visitation will be on Friday, January 26, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Madelia Chapel, and will continue on Saturday from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm at the funeral home. Funeral Mass...

Norm

Jan 2, 2024

Norman "Norm" Lee Dick age 73, of Madelia, MN, died on January 2, 2024, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in Saint James, MN.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Faith Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior.

The clergy will...

Bonnie G Bloemke

Jan 2, 2024

Bonnie G. Bloemke  age 81, of New Ulm, died on January 2, 2024, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, MN.

Visitation will be on Monday, January 8, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN. A memorial service will be held at the St. Paul Lutheran Church on...

Meryl Victor Burgeson

Dec 31, 2023

Meryl "Burgie" Victor Burgeson, age 85, of Madelia, died on December 31, 2023, at Crystal Seasons Assisted Living Center in Lake Crystal.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Madelia Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Madelia on Thursday, January...

Jose Sanchez, Jr.

Dec 31, 2023

Jose Sanchez, Jr., our Huey, passed away on December 31, 2023, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 pm at the funeral home. The clergy will be Fr. Timothy Hall. Arrangements...

Stacy Suzann Mathiowetz

Dec 25, 2023

Stacy Suzann Mathiowetz took her final leap to be in the arms of Jesus just two hours into Christmas Day on December 25, 2023, at the age of 37. She was at her parents’ home holding hands with her mom and dad. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral...

Margaret Ellen Guldager

Dec 25, 2023

Margaret E. Guldager, age 93 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, passed away Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center surrounded by her children. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Faith United Methodist Church in Sleepy Eye. A Memorial Service will be held at Faith United Methodist Church in...

Todd Francis

Dec 23, 2023

Todd Layne Francis was born on June 16, 1959, in St. James, MN the son of Orville and Esther (Thompson) Francis.  Todd was a lifelong resident of St. James.  He was a loving Dad and an amazing grandpa.  He was a wonderful man that everyone loved.  Todd was always willing to lend a helping hand.  He will be missed...

Bertil Henning Swenson

Dec 22, 2023

Bertil “Bert” Henning Swenson, 96, formerly of St. James, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023 surrounded by his four children at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato, Minnesota.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Augustana Lutheran Church in St. James. Visitation will be held...

Vernon Finnestad

Dec 20, 2023

Vernon Finnestad, age 96, of Saint James passed away on December 20, 2023 at Good Samaritan - Pleasant View in St. James.

Visitation will be on Saturday, December 30, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at First Lutheran Church in Saint James. The funeral service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Saint...

Michael Knewtson

Dec 18, 2023

Michael Kevin Knewtson, 30, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2023. With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we share the passing of Michael, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend.

A memorial service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held at the Bethel Church, Madelia, on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 11:00...

Addyson Avery Piper Janzen

Dec 18, 2023

Addyson Avery Piper Janzen age 14, of Mountain Lake, MN died on December 18, 2023, at Sanford Medical in Sioux Falls, SD.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church-Mountain Lake and will continue on Wednesday from 10:30 am until 11:30 am at the Trinity...