Obituaries

Apr 6, 2009

There will be a parish prayer service at 7pm Sunday at the funeral home. Lorraine Anna Helget was born on April 12, 1920 in Sleepy Eye, MN to Michael Rose (Haala) Helget. She grew up and attended school in Sleepy Eye. Lorraine married Archibald Haecherl on April 22, 1940 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. Lorraine and...

Apr 1, 2009

Ruth Ann Falk was born May 5, 1941, in Springfield, MN, the daughter of Robert and Phyllis (Ernst) Arnold. She graduated from Lamberton High School in 1959, and furthered her education in Granite Falls. Ruth was united in marriage to Richard Falk on July 2, 1971, in Brookings, SD. She worked for the State of Minnesota at the Department...

Apr 1, 2009

Apr 1, 2009

David Wolle was born December 10, 1986 at Watonwan Memorial Hospital in St. James, MN. His early childhood was spent in rural St. James and LaSalle. He moved to Comfrey, MN when he was 13 and graduated from Comfrey Public High School. David enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard and served with the 125th Battalion in Scania, Iraq. Upon...

Mar 25, 2009

Willard Francis Gross was born February 7, 1924, in Wood Lake, MN, the son of Frank and Lydia (Milbradt) Gross. He was raised in Wood Lake and also lived in Flora, IN, Milroy, MN, and finally Lamberton. Willard served with the U.S. Army from November of 1944 until his Honorable Discharge in October of 1946. He was united in...

Mar 24, 2009

Wilma Aganetha Fast, the daughter of Herman B. and Anna (Warkentin) Fast was born on December 18, 1911 at Mountain Lake, MN. Following her graduation from the Mountain Lake High School, Wilma continued her education at Mankato Teachers College and earned her teaching certification. She taught in country schools in Watonwan and Cottonwood County. On July 6, 1930 Wilma...

Mar 17, 2009

Memorials are preferred to family wishes or Donor's choice. Anthony Edward Groebner was born on December 17, 1918, the son of John and Emilia (Rothmeier) Groebner. He attended country school in Sundown Township and graduated from Wabasso High School. He entered and served with the U.S. Army Armored Infantry in Italy and Northern Africa until October of 1944 when...

Mar 16, 2009

Viola (Wiens) Dick was born on February 28, 1919 near Dalmeny, Saskatchewan, the eldest child of Jacob H. and Hulda (Flaming) Wiens. Although the family roots were in Minnesota, her father had moved the family to Canada so he would not be drafted into the army to fight in WWI, which he considered a violation of his conscience. Viola...

Mar 15, 2009

Leander Peter Schwaegerl, (L.P.) was born March 21, 1929, in Springfield, MN, the son of Henry and Julia (Lenertz) Schwaegerl. Leon lived his first 5 years in Springfield, then moved to Comfrey where he was a lifelong resident thereafter. He attended St. Paul Catholic School and graduated from Comfrey High School in 1947. Leon was united in marriage to...

Mar 14, 2009

A Parish Prayer Service will be Friday at 6:30pm at the funeral home. Brian Francis Pieschel was born June 26, 1954 , in Springfield, MN, the son of G.M. (Mike) and Jodi (Thommen) Pieschel. Brian attended St. Raphael's Catholic Elementary School in Springfield, MN and graduated from the Angie Nall School for children with learning disabilities in Beaumont, TX....

Mar 12, 2009

Bertha E. Friesen was born on November 21, 1912 to Bernhard D. and Margaretha (Epp) Friesen near Henderson, NE. She received her education at a country school near her home. On June 4, 1933 Bertha was baptized upon confession of her faith at the Bethesda Church in Henderson, NE. Bertha helped care for children and did housework for families...

Mar 12, 2009

Norma Elizabeth Loewen was born on February 22, 1955 in Mountain Lake, MN to John N. and Bertha G. (Quiring) Loewen. She was dedicated to the Lord at First Mennonite Church in Mountain Lake, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior in 1962, and on March 15, 1970 Norma was baptized upon confession of her Faith. She received her...

Mar 11, 2009

Elizabeth Betty Lynn Schmidt was born on October 19, 1921 in Sleepy Eye, MN the daughter of Jacob Tressa (McGuire) Breigenzer. She grew up in Sleepy Eye and graduated from Sleepy Eye High School in 1939. She married Willard Shorty Schmidt on June 22, 1950 in Sleepy Eye. The couple made their home in Sleepy Eye where Betty worked...

Mar 11, 2009

There will be a CA/KC rosary at 4pm and a parish prayer service at 7pm, both Friday at the funeral home. Otto Anthony Sellner was born on May 10, 1921 in Albin Township, MN, the son of Otto Theresa (Bruckbauer) Sellner. He grew up and attended country school in Albin Township. Otto lived his entire life on the family...

Mar 10, 2009

A lunch and time of fellowship will follow in the church fellowship hall following the services. Darlene Joan Kettner Simkins left this life on March 10, 2009 at the University of California in San Francisco, CA. She was hospitalized on February 24 after having a severe brain aneurysm. Darlene was born on her mother's birthday, December 14, 1944 in...

Mar 10, 2009

There will be a Parish Prayer Service on Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield. LaRue Marie Simonson was born November 21, 1931, in Cottonwood County, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Saffert) Kastner. LaRue received her education in rural school District #79 in Germantown Township. She was employed at the Sanborn City Cafe...

Mar 7, 2009

Larry Paul Ravenberg was born October 21, 1947 in Madison, SD, the son of Odin and Pearl (Barklow) Ravenberg. He was baptized and confirmed at Belview Lutheran Church in rural Howard, SD. Larry attended and graduated from Howard High School in Howard, SD. He entered and served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 until 1971. He then graduated from...

Mar 6, 2009

There will be a parish prayer service at 7pm Monday at the funeral home. Edward John Krzmarzick was born on April 6th, 1917 in Sleepy Eye, MN the son of John and Anna (Ubel) Krzmarzick. He grew up in Sleepy Eye and attended St. Mary's school. He entered the United States Army Air Force and served as a S/Sgt...

Mar 6, 2009

There will be a parish prayer service at 7pm Sunday at the funeral home. Albert was born on September 12, 1934 in Springfield, MN the son of Joseph Frances (Linsmeier) Lax. He moved with his family to Leavenworth where he grew up and attended District #12 country school. Albert married Dorothy Helget on September 18, 1956 at Holy Trinity...

Mar 5, 2009

Barbara E. Gresch was born on August 8, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of William and Mary (Jungers) Nealon. She attended and graduated from Rollingstone High School. Barb was united in marriage to Maurice on June 28, 1952 in Rollingstone, MN. The couple moved to Springfield in 1954. She worked at Esser's Department Store for 25 years. Barb...