Obituaries

May 8, 2025

Loretta Mae Tostenrud was born on March 21, 1927, in Lynd Township in Lyon County, MN, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Matthews) Mellenthin.  She graduated from Lynd Public School in 1945.  Loretta continued her education at Minneapolis Business College and worked as a secretary.  She was united in marriage to Donald Tostenrud on October 30, 1948, in Marshall,...

May 8, 2025

Thomas Joseph Schroepfer, age 78 of Mankato, Minnesota, formerly of Sleepy Eye, peacefully gained his angel wings on Thursday, May 8, 2025, surrounded by those who cared for him. Burial will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 9:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye....

May 7, 2025

David “Ernie” Glenn Rue was born on August 23, 1945, in Tracy, MN, the son of Glenn and Mary (Warren) Rue. He attended and graduated from Lamberton High School. David was drafted into the US Army in 1965. He was united in marriage to Nancy Giese on November 20, 1965, at Sharon Lutheran Church. This union was blessed with...

May 7, 2025

Dale R. Mudick, age 79 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm, Minnesota, surrounded by the love of his family. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 10:00 am on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel. A funeral service will be held...

May 7, 2025

Vivian (Haycraft) Hennis age 93, of Madelia, Minnesota died on May 7, 2025, at Madelia Health - Hospital in Madelia, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia.

Service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Friday,...

May 6, 2025

Alma Hulda “Peggy” Bredvold was born on April 4, 1921 to Ferdinand and Katherine (Meins) Pabst. The fifth of eleven children, Peggy grew up on the family farm in rural Sanborn. She attended the country school until the age of 14, when she went to work on the nearby farm of John and Mary Brown, earning a dollar each...

May 5, 2025

Rosalie Elizabeth (Peter) Salonek was born September 13, 1934 at Lake Benton, MN to Emil and Mary (Fath) Peter. Rosalie and her family of 5 sisters and 4 brothers moved often, and finally to Watertown, MN where she graduated from high school in 1952. There she met Urban Salonek, her next door neighbor, who entered the Army shortly after....

May 4, 2025

Gladys Rosella Fast age 91, of Mountain Lake, Minnesota died on May 4, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society-The Village in Mountain Lake.

Visitation for family and friends will take place on Monday, May 12, 2025 from 10: 00 am to 11:00 am at the Sturm Funeral Home, Mountain Lake Chapel.

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May 2, 2025

Beverly Jean Hockel, age 92, of Saint James, died on May 2, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona.

Funeral service will be held at Saint Olaf Lutheran Church in rural Odin, on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 12:00 pm, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Saint Olaf Church Cemetery on Tuesday,...

May 1, 2025

Alan Harvey Reed, 61, of Madelia, died on May 1, 2025, at his home.

Visitation will be on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madelia. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madelia, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00 am. The...

Apr 30, 2025

Gerald Elmer Hoffman, age 88, of Saint James, died on April 30, 2025, at Crystal Seasons Assisted Living Center in Lake Crystal.

Visitation will be on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James and will continue on Monday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at...

Apr 28, 2025

Beverly LaVonne (Swenson) Thate, age 91, of Saint James, MN passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, at her home for 10+ years at Temperance Lake Ridge in Sherburn, MN.

A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Saint James on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 2:00 pm., with visitation one hour...

Apr 28, 2025

Nicholas Lee Bredeson was born on April 16, 1980, in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Cynthia and Douglas. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School and later attended Alexandria Technical College for the Diesel Mechanic Program. Nick married the love of his life, Tiffany Rieniets on March 2, 2007, in West Fargo, ND. Once married, Nick and Tiffany...

Apr 27, 2025

Eldora Marie Krenz, age 87, of Madelia, died on April 27, 2025, at Living Meadows at Luther in Madelia.

Visitation will be on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James and will continue on Saturday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Saint Paul's Ev....

Apr 26, 2025

Thomas Veerkamp was born on June 22, 1937, in Mountain Lake, MN the son of Francis and Dorothy (McShea) Veerkamp. Tom attended St. Paul Catholic School in Comfrey. He was enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. Tom was united in marriage to Pauline Eckstein on July 22, 1961, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Comfrey, MN....

Apr 23, 2025

Dennis Mattison, age 87, of Lamberton passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2025, at Valley View Manor in Lamberton.

Dennis Leo Mattison was born July 23, 1937 in Highwater Township. He was the son of Minnerd and Leona (Quiring) Mattison. Dennis was baptized and later confirmed in his faith at Highwater Lutheran Church. He attended country...

Apr 16, 2025

Charles H. Romberg, age 87 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on April 16, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye. Interment will take place on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 9:00 am at...

Apr 16, 2025

Robert "Bob" Michael Young age 74, of Madelia, Minnesota died on April 16, 2025, at Laurels Edge Assisted Living Center in Mankato, Minnesota.

Services will be held at the Faith Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00 am with visitation at the church from 10:00 am to 11:00am.

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Apr 15, 2025

Bernice Mary Gray, 97, of Butterfield, Minnesota, died on April 15, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Saint James. Our hearts are crushed but she is with the Lord.

A private family burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Saint James. Online condolences may be left for the...

Apr 13, 2025

Harold Loewen, 80, of Butterfield, MN, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, April 13th, 2025 at Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, MN.

Visitation will be on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel and will continue on Saturday from...