Obituaries

Dec 24, 2022

Lowell Lester Linscheid was born on April 20, 1954, to Robert and Alma (Bachmann) Linscheid in Mountain Lake, MN. Lowell was baptized in the late 1960’s and was a member of Butterfield Community Bible Church. Lowell attended Butterfield Public Schools and graduated in the class of 1972.

After graduation, Lowell attended special training in Minneapolis...

Dec 24, 2022

Agnes Wolf was born on May 4, 1922, to Alfred and Cecilia (Kolb) Neeb on the farm south of Sanborn.  She attended country school near Sanborn and then worked as a hired girl and helped at her family’s home.  On September 16, 1941, she was united in marriage to Henry Wolf at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Sanborn.  She...

Dec 23, 2022

Gladys Ella Harder, age 94, passed away peacefully while sleeping on December 23, 2022 at Northwoods Village in Mishawaka, IN. She was born on May 30, 1928 to Henry G. and Helen (Falk) Harder in Mountain Lake, MN.

She married Leo J. Harder on September 26, 1959 at First Mennonite Church in Mountain Lake. Two...

Dec 23, 2022

Kraig Lyn Boyle, 48, husband and father, passed from this life to the next on December 23, 2022. Kraig

was on his way to see Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament when the Lord willed to come to him just

before he stepped foot inside the church. He will be missed by his wife of...

Dec 23, 2022

Marvin Michael Ringheim  age 69, of Fort Worth, Texas died on December 23, 2022.

Visitation will be on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Sturm Funeral & Cremation Services.

A Memorial service will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel, on Saturday,...

Dec 21, 2022

Gary Matthew Cummins, age 83 passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Living Meadows at Luther in Madelia, MN.

Gary was born September 8, 1939, to Delbert and Ella (Thielman) Cummins of Wilmot, SD. After graduation from Wilmot High School he went to South Dakota State University, then the University of Minnesota where he earned his degree...

Dec 19, 2022

William (Bill) Halter, JR was born on September 28, 1929 to William and Mina (Everson) Halter at the family farm in Highwater Township, Cottonwood County, MN. Bill grew up in rural Lamberton, MN and was the youngest of nine children. Bill was baptized and confirmed at the Sharon Lutheran Church in Lamberton, MN and received his education from District...

Dec 19, 2022

Maynard (Mickey) Lawrence Wendland was born September 28, 1926 in Storden, MN, the son of Richard and Ida (Matzke) Wendland. He attended and graduated in 1945 from Lamberton High School. After high school, he traveled to California and worked on A-26 twin engine war planes for the Navy. After returning from California, he worked as a plumber’s apprentice for...

Dec 18, 2022

Marianna Roiger was born on July 18, 1933 to Walter and Lucinda (Hirsch) Frank in New Ulm, MN.  She attended St. Raphael's Catholic School and high school at Good Council Academy in Mankato.  She went to Mankato State College and afterwards worked at Midwest Oil in Minneapolis.  On September 3, 1956, she and Joseph Roiger were married at St....

Dec 18, 2022

Dorothy R. Neuman, 94 of Sleepy Eye passed away Sunday at the Sleepy Eye Medical Center. Funeral service will be Wednesday Dec. 28 at Faith UMC at 10:30. Visitation will be held Tues., Dec 27 from 4-7 at the Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye, and one hour before the service on Wednesday at the church.

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Dec 17, 2022

Anna  Marie Ringen  age 95, of Butterfield, Minnesota died on December 17, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society - Pleasant View in Saint James, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel and will continue on  from 12 until...

Dec 15, 2022

Noi Keosaykham, age 70, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

Dec 15, 2022

Nancy Kosel was born February 4, 1951, to Wilbert “Pete” and Arlene (Weber) Wog. She was raised on the family farm near Sanborn and attended school at Sanborn High school. She worked several jobs that she would speak fondly of including Herberger’s in New Ulm and SMC in Springfield. During this time, she enjoyed being with friends. It was...

Dec 13, 2022

Joseph McGonigal age 54, of Sanborn, Minnesota died on December 13, 2022, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Joseph “Joe” McGonigal was born January 18, 1968, in Kingman, Arizona to Roger L. and Sherrie (Javine) McGonigal. After graduating from high school Joe joined the US Army and served proudly.

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Dec 13, 2022

Joyce Elaine Armstrong was born April 2, 1928 at the home of her parents, Wesley and Trudella (Lindersmith) Armstrong of Comfrey, MN.  She died December 13, 2022.  She was baptized and confirmed at the Congregational church in Comfrey.  Following graduation from Comfrey Public School in 1946, Joyce attended Teacher’s College in Mankato, after which she taught at Dalton Township,...

Dec 12, 2022

Charles Joseph Forster, 76, died at home in Sleepy Eye on Dec. 11, 2022.

“Chuck” Forster was a Vietnam War veteran and lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He worked for the city for 31 years, including time as weed and plumbing inspector in the 1970s. If you lived in town and didn’t know...

Dec 11, 2022

Michael Thomas Mingo age 72, of Tempe, Arizona died on December 11, 2022, at Tempe St. Lukes Hospital in Tempe, Arizona after a courageous fight with a lengthy illness.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel.

Service will...

Dec 11, 2022

Ardis Irene (Pierson) Mikkelson, the daughter of Elmer and Clara (Haukvik) Pierson was born on February 5, 1929 around St. James, MN.  Ardis attended grade school  at country school district 14 near St. James. She moved to Hanska in 1940 and graduated from Hanska High School in 1946.  She met Robert Mikkelson and they were united in marriage on...

Dec 10, 2022

Madonna E. Hillesheim was born on November 10, 1926, to Joseph and Catherine (Platz) Nachreiner in Springfield, MN.  She attended country school through the 8th grade.  On September 30, 1946, Donna married Albert J. Hillesheim at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield.  The couple raised their family in Clements.  Donna was the loving matriarch of the family and enjoyed...

Dec 10, 2022

Gerry, our beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, Sister, Aunt and friend to many died at the Meeker County Hospital with her husband Duane and son Jim at her side. She was able to say goodbye to numerous family members and friends earlier in the day knowing she was loved and adored by all who knew her.

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