Obituaries

Mar 6, 2023

Florian “Doyle” Sellner passed away peacefully at his home in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 79. He spent his final days surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held Sunday, March 12, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with Parish Prayers at 7:00 PM....

Mar 5, 2023

Milton Larsen, 93, passed away Sunday, March 5 at 11:37am, peacefully in his sleep, as his daughters held his hands. He had lived with heart disease for several years. He was born June 3, 1929, the first boy, and the 5th child of seven children, to Jens and Luella Larsen in Morgan, MN. Milton grew up on the Larsen...

Mar 4, 2023

Nancy Ann Buckingham, age 62, of Madelia, MN died on March 4, 2023, at her home.

Service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the funeral.

The clergy will be Rev. Janet Adams. Interment will be...

Mar 3, 2023

William Leo Zilka, 80, of Sleepy Eye was called home by God on March 3, 2023.

Bill was born on February 1, 1943, in Little Falls, MN, the second of Dorothy and Simon Zilka’s 13 children. He grew up on a farm and in the woods north of Park Rapids, graduating in 1961. He attended...

Mar 1, 2023

Pamela Kay Nelson age 66, of Butterfield, died on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Good Samaritan Lodge, in Mountain Lake, Minnesota.

Visitation will be from 9-10AM on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James where a Memorial Service will be held at 10 AM.

The...

Mar 1, 2023

Pamela Kay Kelly, daughter of Robert and Virginia (Dahl) Kelly was born on November 27th, 1952 at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Minnesota.  In a grade school essay Pam wrote, “I was born on Thanksgiving day. while everyone else was having turkey, my Mom (Virginia) and Dad (Robert) were having me!  Pam was the third of four kids born...

Mar 1, 2023

Viki Ann Sosa passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Harmony Gardens in Maplewood, Minnesota at the age of 46 years. Viki was born in Madelia, Minnesota to Octaviano Herrera and Olivia De La Cruz. Viki grew up in Madelia and attended school there.

After her education,...

Feb 28, 2023

Anthony Gonzales age 62, of Fargo, North Dakota, died on February 28, 2023, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in Saint James, Minnesota.

The family will be having services in the Fargo area.

Cremation arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in St. James, Minnesota.  Online condolences may be left for...

Feb 25, 2023

Private services will be held for Jerry.

Jerome (Jerry) Lynford Ramsbacher was born June 9, 1942, to Ambrose and Evelyn (Pederson) Ramsbacher at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, MN.  He graduated from Sanborn Public High School.  Jerry lived his entire life on the farm which was both his life and his hobby.  In...

Feb 25, 2023

Renee Ellen Jensen was born July 7, 1966 to Jerry and Karen (Schmid) Jensen in Springfield, MN.  She graduated from Springfield High School and then worked for REM in Redwood Falls and Kraft.  Renee enjoyed bowling, playing cards, puzzles, Bingo, fishing,  Suduko, being outside, and spending time with her father and grandchildren.  She also volunteered her time at Gil...

Feb 23, 2023

Barbara Ann Peterson was born on December 22, 1947 to Elmer and Dorothy (Meindl) Guhlke in Springfield, MN.  On December 12, 1964, Barb was united in marriage to Robert Peterson at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lamberton.  The couple lived in Westbrook after they were married and moved to the farm near Lamberton.  Barb was a big part in...

Feb 20, 2023

David Ochs was born on June 27, 1961, to Leo and Mary Ann (Utz) Ochs in Springfield, MN.  After graduating from Springfield High School in 1980, David worked at Ochs Brick and Tile.  In 2004, David moved to Alexandria, VA and worked for General Shale.  David then returned to Springfield in 2008 and worked security at Jackpot Junction and...

Feb 20, 2023

Maridee Saldana, age 67, of Madelia, MN, died on February 20, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Saint James, MN. Visitation will be on Monday, February 27, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel.  A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm and Vigil Prayers will follow the Rosary. Mass of...

Feb 18, 2023

John Carlyle Steffen was born December 31, 1952, in Redwood Falls, MN to Henry and Florence (Kropp) Steffen. John grew up in Morton, Minnesota where he attended school and finished his education by earning a GED. On January 29, 1970, John entered the US Marine Corp and was later honorably discharged.

Once John returned home...

Feb 16, 2023

Sharon Larson, of St. James, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems- Mankato, from injuries sustained in a fall at home, a week prior.

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, St. James until the time...

Feb 14, 2023

Karen K. Yaeger, age 78 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on February 14, 2023, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Services are pending with Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel.

Karen Kay (Mathiowetz) Yaeger, the daughter of Alfred and Mary (Reiniger) Mathiowetz, was born December 4, 1944, in New Ulm, Minnesota. She grew up...

Feb 13, 2023

James "Jim" Sherwood Harder was born on February 1, 1942, at the Mountain Lake hospital to Sam C. and Gertrude (Johnson) Harder. He was a lifelong member at Bethel Mennonite Church in Mountain Lake. He attended Mountain Lake Public School and graduated in the class in 1960.

After school, Jim worked for two and a...

Feb 12, 2023

Kathleen Eleanor Wenisch was born to Al and Irene (Eckstein) Sellner on November 17, 1941, in Brown County, MN.  On November 4, 1959, Kathleen married Kenneth Wenisch at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye.  Kathleen was an active farm wife with Ken as they farmed in Brookville Township.  She was a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church.  Kathleen...

Feb 12, 2023

Bonnie Kueker, of Butterfield, entered her eternal home on Sunday, February 12th, 2023 at 77 years of age, while enrolled in Moments Hospice at Heartland Senior Living, Truman.

A Celebration of Bonnie’s Life will be on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11 AM at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. James with Rev. Jim Renz officiating.  ...

Feb 9, 2023

Gwenice Finstad age 84, of Saint James, formerly of Springfield, MN died on February 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

Visitation will be on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home in St. James.

A Memorial Service will be held at...