Obituaries

Mar 26, 2023

C. Roger Nelson, age 85, of Madelia, MN, died on March 26, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, MN.

A graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Madelia, on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 2:00 pm.

The clergy will be Rev. Greg Volbrecht.

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Mar 24, 2023

Freeman Hoppe age 83, of Saint James,passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 24, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from Noon to 2:00 pm at the First Lutheran Church, St. James where a service will be held at 2:00 pm....

Mar 23, 2023

Daniel Roger Skarp was born in Little Falls, Minnesota on September 29th, 1947. The youngest of five boys born to Marlowe and Oscar. He grew up in Boyd where he worked in the family's grocery store. His family has heard stories about how hard he worked and how he hated the smell of lutefisk and pickled herring. We also...

Mar 19, 2023

Marjorie Ann Davis Simon, age 92 and a longtime resident of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2023, at Divine Providence Home.

Marge was born on December 14, 1930, and her parents were Clarence “Olie” and Clara Davis of Sanborn, MN. She married William “Bill” Simon on December 19, 1948, and they...

Mar 15, 2023

Margaret “Peg” L. Gosen (Molitor) was born on June 26, 1954, in Lamberton, Minnesota to Severn and Ruth (Shon) Molitor. She attended elementary school in Lamberton and then attended High School in Mountain Lake where she graduated. After high school, Margaret attended college in Rochester, Minnesota and then returned to Mountain Lake.

Peg met the...

Mar 14, 2023

Edna B. Eberhart age 101, of Madelia, MN, died on March 14, 2023, at Living Meadows at Luther in Madelia.

Service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 11:00 am.  Visitation will take place at the church one hour before the funeral.

The clergy will be...

Mar 7, 2023

Mary Bertha (Seidl) Sellner was born on March 15, 1943, to Edmund and Alvina (Hacker) Seidl in Sleepy Eye. On June 2, 1960, Mary was united in marriage to Dennis Sellner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and they were blessed with two children. They raised their family on a farm where Mary was no stranger to hard work. She...

Mar 7, 2023

Glenn was born on the family farm west of Springfield on November 28, 1935, the fourth of six children of Leonard and Florence Schmitz.  He attended country school, St. Raphael’s Catholic School, and Springfield High School, graduating in 1953. He worked on the family farm and served in the US Army in Korea from 1955-57. On June 14, 1958,...

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...