Obituaries

Lula Margaret Fleming

Sep 12, 2023

Lula Fleming age 91, of Madelia, MN died on September 12, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, MN.

Visitation will be on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel.

A private interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Madelia at...

Richard Edmund Helget

Sep 11, 2023

Richard E. Helget, age 78 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on September 11, 2023, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with Parish Prayers at 4:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Friday from 10:00 am until 11:00...

Dale Ralph Williams

Sep 8, 2023

Dale Ralph Williams, age 83, of Lake Crystal and formerly of Madelia, died September 8, 2023, at Ecumen Pathstone Living in Mankato.

An open house Celebration of Life will be held from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 980 S Main St, in Lake Crystal. In Lieu of flowers, memorials...

Ronald James Johnson

Sep 7, 2023

Ronald J. Johnson, age 73 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died at home on September 7, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Ronald “Herk” James Johnson, the son of James and...

Duane Arthur Erickson

Sep 5, 2023

Duane Arthur Erickson age 72, of Lamberton, MN, passed away September 5, 2023, at Mayo Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester with his wife, children, and grandchildren by his side. Duane had been suffering from interstitial lung disease and lymphoma.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home, Lamberton Chapel, on Monday, September...

David Grant Raney

Sep 4, 2023

David Grant Raney, age 84, of Butterfield died on September 4, 2023 at the Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the First Lutheran Church in St. James. A memorial service will be held at the First Lutheran Church in...

Reta Mae Zollars

Sep 1, 2023

Reta Mae Zollars age 92, of St James, MN, died on September 1, 2023, at Mapleton Community Home in Mapleton, MN.

All services are to be held privately.

Delyle Radtke

Sep 1, 2023

DeLyle "Lyle" Edward Radtke, age 70 of Mountain Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully with Pam by his side, on September 1, 2023, at Windom Area Health in Windom.

DeLyle Edward Radtke, the son of Edward and Gertie (Menken) Radtke, was born in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, on April 14, 1953. He graduated from Mountain Lake Public School...

Austin Brett Trebesch

Aug 29, 2023

Austin Trebesch, age 27 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on August 29, 2023, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center in Sleepy Eye. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel and will continue on Wednesday from 9:00 am until 10:30 am at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye...

Dennis Kunze

Aug 28, 2023

Dennis Ralph Kunze was born in Rochester, MN to Louie and Alvena (Heuer) Kunze on May 1, 1946.  He grew up in Sioux Valley/Lake Park area and graduated from Harris-Lake Park High School in Lake Park, Iowa in 1964.  He then attended Iowa State University.  He was employed by Allison Division of General Motors in Indianapolis for several years...

Curtis Keith Olson

Aug 28, 2023

Curtis Keith Olson, age 77, of Saint James died on August 28, 2023 at his home.

Visitation will be on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel and will continue on Saturday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the funeral home.Memorial service will be...

Lyle John Kubly

Aug 27, 2023

Lyle John Kubly, age 67, of Lewisville, died on August 27, 2023, at Pleasant View, Good Samaritan Society in St. James.

Visitation will be on Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel with a prayer service beginning at 6:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Friday...

Ronald James Fischer

Aug 26, 2023

Ronald J. Fischer, age 80 of Sleepy Eye, MN, died on August 26, 2023, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center in Sleepy Eye. A visitation will be on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel and will continue on Thursday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at the Grace...

Marlene Anne Conn

Aug 26, 2023

Marlene Anne Conn  age 82, of Saint James, MN died on August 26, 2023, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in Saint James, MN.

Visitation will be on Friday, September 1, 2023 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the United Methodist Church, Madelia. Service will be held at the United Methodist Church, Madelia, on...

Glen A Mattison

Aug 23, 2023

Glen Arthur Mattison passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield at the age of 84.

Glen was born on November 21, 1938, to Arthur and Harriet (Erickson) Mattison in Highwater Township. He graduated in 1956 from Lamberton High School. On July 31, 1960, he married the love of...

Richard Dale Krueger

Aug 23, 2023

On the dawn of August 23, 2023, the Lord called Richard Dale Krueger home. Richard was born on February 29, 1968, in Lakefield, Minnesota to David and Theresa (Whisney) Krueger. He was baptized and confirmed in Windom, Minnesota, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Richard graduated from Windom High School in 1986, where he created and nurtured lifelong friendships....

Ileane Ruth Voth

Aug 22, 2023

Ileane Ruth Voth, age 93, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Mayo Health System in St. James, MN.

Visitation will be on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 10:00am until 11:00am at Augustana Lutheran Church in St. James, followed by a memorial service at 11:00am. The service will be officiated by the Rev. Mandy France.  ...

Charles Harder

Aug 22, 2023

Charles Kenneth Harder, age 73, of Mountain Lake, MN, passed away on August 22, 2023, at Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, MN after experiencing another hemorrhagic stroke. He had been receiving short term rehabilitation at Laurels Peak since June 30 following a hemorrhagic stroke in early June.

Charles was born on June 19, 1950,...

Carol Ann Gent

Aug 21, 2023

Carol A. Gent, age 74 of Bowlus, MN, formerly of Sleepy Eye, MN, died on August 21, 2023, at home. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 27, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with Parish Prayers at 3:00 pm and will continue on Monday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at...

James Bauer, Sr.

Aug 21, 2023

James Bauer Sr. age 80, of Springfield, MN died on August 21, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, MN.

Visitation will be on Friday, September 1, 2023 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel. A Memorial Service will follow visitation at the Funeral Home at 11:00 am.

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