Obituaries

Nov 22, 2023

Duane O. Watt, age 84 of Litchfield, Minnesota died on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield. He had been in declining health and was at peace with his situation and was ready to go be with his beloved wife who had passed eleven months prior. Visitation will be on Friday, January 5, 2024, from 4:00...

Nov 21, 2023

Mary  Josephine Duerksen  age 85, of Mountain Lake, Minnesota died on November 21, 2023, at her home.

There will be a graveside service in the Spring of 2024 at the Mountain Lake City Cemetery in Mountain Lake.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorials to the Mountain Lake Public...

Nov 20, 2023

Norma Louise Smith age 93, of Madelia, MN died on November 20, 2023, at Madelia Health - Hospital.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Madelia Chapel, followed by Funeral Mass at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Madelia, at 1:00 pm. Interment will...

Nov 19, 2023

Harlan Joe Halter was born July 28, 1932, to Joseph and Verona (Grieger) Halter on the family farm in Highwater Township near Lamberton, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Sharon Lutheran Church. After receiving his education at District #28 country school in Cottonwood County, Harlan started farming. He farmed all his life other than the 2 years he...

Nov 17, 2023

Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” Rogotzke, age 78, of Springfield, Minnesota, passed away with family by her side on November 17, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Springfield on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be beforehand from 9:00...

Nov 17, 2023

Dorothy A. Krzmarzick, age 95, of rural Sleepy Eye, Minnesota passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with the Christian Mothers Rosary at 3:30 pm and Parish Prayers at 7:00...

Nov 13, 2023

Richard Lincoln Lepp, age 93, of Saint James, died on November 13, 2023, at The Lodge in Mountain Lake.

A memorial service will be held at Sturm Funeral Home, Saint James Chapel, on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery...

Nov 10, 2023

Mary Ann Menssen age 86, of Saint James, Minnesota died on November 10, 2023, at Living Meadows at Luther, Madelia in Madelia, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the East Sveadahl Lutheran Church.

Service will be held at the East Sveadahl...

Nov 7, 2023

Wayne Elwyn Smith, of Lewisville, Minnesota, departed this world peacefully on November 7, 2023, after a short stay at St. Luke's in Blue Earth, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church in Saint James with visitation one hour prior to the service at the...

Nov 7, 2023

William D. Ness

1940 - 2023

William Ness, age 83, passed away peacefully of natural causes in the presence of family on Tuesday, November 7th at Woodbury Senior Living Center. A visitation will be on Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield, Minnesota and...

Nov 6, 2023

Beverly grew up in New Ulm, MN as the youngest of nine children of Hugo and Isabel Rose. After graduating high school, Beverly worked at Farmer's & Merchants State Bank of New Ulm for 10 years. Beverly met Delwin at the Sota Ballroom in Springfield for a Valentine Dance. After a two year romance, she became a partner, housewife,...

Nov 4, 2023

Edward Lewis Abel, age 73, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Sleepy Eye Care Center. A memorial service will be held at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 1:00 pm with visitation one hour prior to the service. The clergy will be Fr. Mark Steffl. Interment will...

Nov 4, 2023

Marilyn Janice Kratz, age 84, of Springfield, Minnesota, passed away with family by her side on November 4, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, Minnesota. A funeral service will be held at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Springfield on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 11:00 am. Visitation will be beforehand from 9:00 am to 11:00 am...

Nov 1, 2023

Gerald E. Schroepfer, age 98 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on November 1, 2023. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel and will continue on Wednesday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church-North Entrance in Sleepy Eye. Parish Rosary will be...

Nov 1, 2023

Joseph Edward Behm Jr. age 84, of Walnut Grove, MN  died on November 1, 2023, at Windom Area Hospital in Windom, MN

Visitation will be on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel.

Service will be held at the Sturm Funeral...

Nov 1, 2023

Olav Allan Thormodson, age 91, of Madelia, MN died on November 1, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, MN.

Service will be held at the Faith Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Visitation will take place at the church one hour prior to the funeral.

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Oct 30, 2023

Audrey Louise (Hetland) Johnson, age 92, died peacefully at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Springfield, Minnesota on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.

A funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church.  Interment will be...

Oct 28, 2023

Gerald “Boomer” R. Plahn, age 86 of Sleepy Eye, MN, went peacefully to his Heavenly home on Saturday, October 28, 2023. A visitation will be on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel and will continue on Saturday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Faith United Methodist Church...

Oct 26, 2023

Kayla R. Hulsey, age 35 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on October 26, 2023. A private family service will be held. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Kayla Rose (Block) Hulsey, the daughter of Roger Block and Sonya (Samuelson) (Block) Goetze, was...

Oct 26, 2023

Herb Scheffler was born on April 10, 1936, to Fritz and Catherine (Braton) Scheffler in Barnesville, MN.  He was raised on the family farm and attended Barnesville Schools graduating in 1954.  The summer of 1954 he went to work for Kaiser Construction of Faribault, MN as they were installing curb and gutter in Barnesville.  Herb continued to work for...