Obituaries

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...

Oct 22, 2023

Elsie H. Osborne, age 83, of Madelia, MN, died on October 22, 2023, at Birchwood Cottages in Mankato.

Service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 10:00 am, visitation one hour prior to the funeral.

The clergy will be Calvin Hanson. Interment will be...

Oct 22, 2023

Gary Lee Reese age 67, of Springfield, MN died on October 22, 2023, at New Ulm Medical Center.

Visitation will be on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at St. Raphael Catholic Church, Springfield, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Raphael Catholic Church on Thursday, October 26...

Oct 19, 2023

Mary Susann Krebs passed away peacefully in Rochester, Minnesota on October 19, 2023. Visitation will be on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 am. The clergy will be Fr. Mark Steffl. Interment will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery...

Oct 18, 2023

Lester LeRoy Reckow, age 90, of St. James, MN, died October 18, 2023, at Edgewood Assisted Living in Alexandria, MN.

A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel in St. James, MN, and one hour prior to the service on Friday, October 27, 2023 at First...

Oct 18, 2023

Vera Mae Kasa passed away October 18, 2023, 1 month short of her 96th Birthday at St John's Lutheran Home with her family beside her.

A funeral service will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel, on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 10:00 am. The clergy will be Chaplain Noel Wetter. Interment will...

Oct 18, 2023

Katelyn NC Mason, 68, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died at the Sleepy Eye Medical Center surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, October 18th. A private 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.

Katelyn moved to Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, from...

Oct 18, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jacalyn "Jackie" Kay Weinberg on October 18, 2023, at the age of 60. Born on November 8, 1962, in Sleepy Eye, MN, she was the cherished daughter of Judy Johnson and Gary Johnson.

Jackie was a pillar of strength and selflessness, always putting others...

Oct 17, 2023

Mattie was surrounded by family and love during the time he had with us on this earth. He was a son, brother, grandchild, cousin, friend and a bright light in the everyones life. Some of his favorite activities to enjoy was riding in the fire truck, going to the races, or calling windmills - “windows.” You could often find...

Oct 14, 2023

Doraine Mae (Newberg) Starks died peacefully on October 14, 2023.

Funeral service will be held at Augustana Lutheran Church in St. James, on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. James.

Arrangements are...

Oct 12, 2023

William R. Trebesch, age 82 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on October 12, 2023, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel and will continue on Monday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church...

Oct 11, 2023

Giles 'Pickle' James Riley, son of the late Sylvester and Ella (Petersen) Riley was born on May 6th 1945 at Redwood Falls Hospital. Pickle attended elementary school at the St. Mathias Catholic School in Wanda MN and graduated from Lamberton High School in 1963. He grew up on a farm outside of Wanda with his seven siblings...

Oct 10, 2023

Joseph Jenniges, aged 64, peacefully passed away on October 10, 2023, in Springfield, MN. He was born on July 27, 1959, in Springfield the cherished son of Ethel and Alfred Jenniges. Joseph was a devoted family man, known for his unwavering love and care.

Joseph dedicated many years of his life to his career at...

Oct 9, 2023

Merlyn Finstad age 88, of Saint James, Minnesota died on October 9, 2023. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Albion Lutheran Church in Saint James. A Memorial Service will be held at Albion Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The clergy will be Rev. Robert Springer....

Oct 9, 2023

Judith "Judy" A. DeMarais, age 71 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on October 9, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, Minnesota. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel followed by a Memorial Service which will be held at 4:00 pm. The clergy will...

Oct 9, 2023

Norma Jean Sellner, age 84 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on October 9, 2023, at her home. Visitation will be on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 pm. The clergy will be Fr. Tanner Thooft. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral...