Obituaries

Jan 25, 2023

Karolyn “Curly” Delores (Frederickson) Marks was born February 20,1951, in Sleepy Eye, MN, to Annette and Arden Frederickson, one month after her father Arden was killed in a plane crash. She attended school and graduated from St Mary’s High School with the class of 1969. She began her work career with 3M in New Ulm, being there for around...

Jan 23, 2023

Diane (Sandmeyer) Missling age 74, of Saint James, Minnesota died on January 23, 2023, peacefully of natural causes.

A Memorial service will be held at the Augustana Lutheran Church-St. James, on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 2:00 pm.  Visitation one hour prior to the service.

The clergy will be Rev. Mandy...

Jan 23, 2023

The service will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/stmarysleepyeye/live

Michael E. Dietz (Mike) Dietz, 77, a US Army Veteran, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2023, at Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Transitional Care Unit in West St. Paul, MN.

Mike was born in Sleepy Eye, MN on July 23,...

Jan 22, 2023

Rosella Clara Groebner was born on October 21, 1926, to Andrew and Anna (Mader) Vogel in Northstar Township, Brown County, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Gerhardt Groebner on October 21, 1947 at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield. She was a life long member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Rosella and Gerhardt farmed in Stately Township until...

Jan 21, 2023

Robert L. Johnson passed away Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at the age of 92, while in recovery from a broken hip.

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

A Celebration of Bob's Life will...

Jan 21, 2023

The service will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/stmarysleepyeye/live

Kathleen Mary Moran was born on December 19, 1953, to Murland “Moe” and Sylvia (Loftness) Moran in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. She was the oldest of 5 siblings and grew up in Sleepy Eye. Part of her childhood was lived with her family in “Little St. Mary’s,”...

Jan 21, 2023

The church service will be livestreamed at https://www.lowafc.org/

Patricia M. Beranek, age 90 of Lamberton, Minnesota, died on January 21, 2023, at Valley View Manor in Lamberton. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mathias Church, Wanda, MN, with Father Tony Hesse...

Jan 21, 2023

Wayne William Graves, Sr., 71 years old, passed away on January 21, 2023, in St. James, Minnesota.

Wayne was born on August 28, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents Roy and Jane Graves.

Wayne attended Kellogg High School in Roseville, MN, graduating class of 1969, and was voted best athlete for gymnastics and football.  He...

Jan 19, 2023

Daryl Peitz age 72, of Springfield, Minnesota went to be with our Lord on January 19, 2023. Daryl was born on September 1, 1950 to Rueben and Mildred (Stigge) Peitz, in Pueblo, Colorado. He is survived by his two daughters, Gretchen (Greg) Peichel of Springfield, Heidi (Kyle) Wheeler of Loveland, Colorado; granddaughter, Kyla Peichel; grandsons, Vincent Peichel, Ashton Greeno,...

Jan 18, 2023

Luella Catherine Schofield, age 94, passed away on January 18, 2023, at her home in Madelia, Minnesota.

Luella Catherine (Anderson) Schofield was born on November 24, 1928 on the family farm in rural Madelia, Minnesota to Herman and Marie (Ask) Anderson. Luella attended Madelia Public Schools and was in the graduating class of 1947. She...

Jan 16, 2023

LaVonne E. Breckenridge age 95, of Madelia, Minnesota died on January 16, 2023, at Madelia Health Hospital.

Visitation will be on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel and will continue on Monday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at United Methodist Church, Madelia.

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Jan 15, 2023

Julio Beltran, age 81 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota went to be with his heavenly father and late wife Juanita on January 15, 2023.

Julio was born in Starr, TX on April 12, 1941, to Luciana Hernandez Beltran & Pablo Beltran. In adulthood, Julio moved to Minnesota and married Juanita Garcia on July 5, 1963, in Norman MN....

Jan 15, 2023

Bob Sandmeyer, age 89, of Saint James, Minnesota died on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his home. Visitation will be from 3-5:30PM on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James, where a Memorial Service will be held at 5:30PM. Interment will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, St James.

Arrangements are...

Jan 12, 2023

Sue was born to Burdette and Doris (Hass) Nelson on March 17, 1955.  She was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Storden, MN.  Sue graduated from Storden-Jeffers High School in 1973.  Sue was married to Steve Neperman from 1974 to 1993.  She had two sons Christopher Steven and Matthew Howard.  She was employed at Sharpsteen’s Fairway, Farmers...

Jan 12, 2023

Richard Frank Janzen, of Butterfield, MN passed away on January 12, 2023, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in Saint James, MN.  He was 93.

Richard was born in Lustre, Montana to Peter and Aganetha (Wall) Janzen on April 6, 1929.  He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior as a child and was...

Jan 8, 2023

Mark Charles Blanchard age 64, of Madelia, Minnesota died on January 8, 2023, at his home.

Mark "Sparky" Charles Blanchard was born July 3, 1958 to Janice and Charles Blanchard in Virginia, MN. He graduated from Madelia High School. He was employed as a Truck Driver over the years. Mark married Lynn Marie (Davis) on...

Jan 6, 2023

Ty Kamleiter, age 60 of St. James, passed away at his home on January 6, 2023.

Ty Robert Kamleiter was born September 13, 1962 in Minneapolis, MN to Robert and Marlene "Mimi" (Larson) Kamleiter. He attended elementary school in Coon Rapids and later went on to graduate High School in St. James. He served time as a...

Jan 5, 2023

Steven Wilmar Trapp was born on May 5, 1948, to Wilmar and Ethel (Weber) Trapp in Springfield, MN. Steven was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Sanborn, MN. He attended Sanborn Public School and graduated with the class of 1966. Steven was drafted to the Army for Vietnam in 1968 and was honorably discharged in 1970....

Jan 5, 2023

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Barbara Leona Mages, 93 from Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, entered God’s waiting arms on January 5, 2023, at her winter home in Mesa, Arizona just in time to help Alphonse celebrate his heavenly birthday. With Alphonse were her children Robert, Mary Beth and Duane and many...

Jan 5, 2023

Gary Missling age 80, of Saint James, died on January 5, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System - St. Mary's in Rochester, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James.

A Memorial Service will be held at...