Obituaries

Dec 15, 2023

Susan L. Heuchert, age 66 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on December 15, 2023, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel and will continue from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life...

Dec 14, 2023

Jean Blanshan, age 73, of Windom, Minnesota died on December 14, 2023, at her home.

A memorial service will be held Friday, January 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., at the American Lutheran Church in Windom with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.

Arrangements are with the Sturm...

Dec 12, 2023

Alicia Corrinne Helling, 78, of Madelia and formerly of Hanska, passed away peacefully December 12, 2023 at Living Meadows in Madelia, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 12, 2024 from 4:00 -7:00pm, at Zion Lutheran Church in Hanska. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 10:00-11:00am at the church. A memorial service...

Dec 10, 2023

Leon Edward Haala, son of Leonard and Beatrice (Hillesheim) Haala, was born September 18, 1945, in Sleepy Eye, MN. He grew up on a farm about one mile north of Comfrey. Leon attended St. Paul's Catholic School through 8th grade and then continued at Comfrey Public School graduating in 1963.

Leon served in the Navy...

Dec 8, 2023

Shirley Ann Juenemann, age 88, of Sanborn, died on December 8, 2023, at New Ulm Medical Center.

Visitation will be on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 9 to 11:00 am at St. Mathias Catholic Church.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mathias Catholic Church, on Friday, December 15...

Dec 7, 2023

Mary Jane V. Hoffmann, age 69 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 7, 2023. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with Christian Mothers Rosary at 3:30 pm and Parish Prayers at 3:45 pm. Visitation will continue on...

Dec 6, 2023

Leola "Lee" Mae Ross age 101, of Cheboygan, Michigan, formerly of Mountain Lake, Minnesota died on December 6, 2023, at her home in Cheboygan, Michigan.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Mountain Lake Chapel with special sharing time scheduled at 5 pm....

Dec 4, 2023

Michael Lee Sanns, age 58, of Saint James, died on December 4, 2023, at his home.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in St. James. Online condolences may be left for...

Dec 4, 2023

Herman Reinhard Anderson age 90, of Madelia, Minnesota died on December 4, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota.

A private graveside service will take place at Faith Lutheran Cemetery in Madelia.

Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Madelia.  Online condolences may be left for the family...

Dec 1, 2023

Kathleen M. Roberts, age 77 of Park Rapids, Minnesota, formerly of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on December 1, 2023, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Park Rapids, Minnesota. Visitation will be on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at Sturm Funeral Home,...

Dec 1, 2023

Wennis Gay Franz, age 90, of Mountain Lake, died on December 1, 2023 at his home in Mountain Lake.

Funeral service will be held at Lakeview Gospel Church in Mountain Lake on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Mountain...

Dec 1, 2023

Gilman E. Dahlberg, age 68 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died at his home on December 1, 2023, with the love of his life at his side after struggling with two rare conditions. Visitation will be on Friday, December 8, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel. Visitation will continue on Saturday from...

Nov 30, 2023

Rachel Jean Boyum, an adored mother, grandmother, and an inspiring figure in her community, died peacefully on November 30, 2023, at the age of 83.

A memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Madelia, on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the service at the...

Nov 24, 2023

Elaine Marie Haala, 91, of Sleepy Eye was called home on November 24th, 2023. God came to her and said, Elaine your work on earth is done. The angels arrived to lead her through the gates of heaven where the love of her life “Larry” was waiting with open arms. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from...

Nov 22, 2023

Duane O. Watt, age 84 of Litchfield, Minnesota died on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield. He had been in declining health and was at peace with his situation and was ready to go be with his beloved wife who had passed eleven months prior. Visitation will be on Friday, January 5, 2024, from 4:00...

Nov 21, 2023

Mary  Josephine Duerksen  age 85, of Mountain Lake, Minnesota died on November 21, 2023, at her home.

There will be a graveside service in the Spring of 2024 at the Mountain Lake City Cemetery in Mountain Lake.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorials to the Mountain Lake Public...

Nov 20, 2023

Norma Louise Smith age 93, of Madelia, MN died on November 20, 2023, at Madelia Health - Hospital.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Madelia Chapel, followed by Funeral Mass at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Madelia, at 1:00 pm. Interment will...

Nov 19, 2023

Harlan Joe Halter was born July 28, 1932, to Joseph and Verona (Grieger) Halter on the family farm in Highwater Township near Lamberton, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Sharon Lutheran Church. After receiving his education at District #28 country school in Cottonwood County, Harlan started farming. He farmed all his life other than the 2 years he...

Nov 17, 2023

Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” Rogotzke, age 78, of Springfield, Minnesota, passed away with family by her side on November 17, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Springfield on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be beforehand from 9:00...

Nov 17, 2023

Dorothy A. Krzmarzick, age 95, of rural Sleepy Eye, Minnesota passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel with the Christian Mothers Rosary at 3:30 pm and Parish Prayers at 7:00...