Obituaries

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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Dec 10, 2022

John was born on February 25, 1943, to LaVonna and the late John Doble. A few years later after LaVonna and Mahlon Stiles were married, Mahlon adopted John as his own son.  John grew up and graduated from Walnut Grove School in 1961. He then entered the Air Force and was honorably discharged after service. John met Pat Serreyn...

Dec 7, 2022

Barbara Claire Osborne age 87, of Madelia, MN, died on December 7, 2022, at Living Meadows at Luther in Madelia.

Barb was the daughter of Clarence and Lilah (Riemer) Lenz born on February 4th, 1935 in Nunda Township. She grew up in a small community, Conger, MN near Albert Lea, MN. She graduated Albert Lea High School...

Dec 4, 2022

Bruce Bakke age 72, of Truman, MN died on December 4, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Fairmont.

Visitation will be on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 10-11am at the Sturm Funeral Home, St. James where a service will be held at 11:00 am.

The clergy will be Rev. Andy Hermodson-Olsen....

Dec 2, 2022

Colleen M Berkner age 81, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on December 2, 2022, at Sanford Medical in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Visitation will be on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel and will continue on Friday from 9:00 am until 10:00 am...

Dec 2, 2022

Mallory Dawn Friedley was born on August 14, 1991, to David and Marchele (Walz) Friedley in Thief River Falls. She graduated from Red Rock Central High School in 2009 and attended Ridgewater College in Willmar.

Mallory worked a variety of jobs ranging from dishwasher, bartender, direct support professional, and memory care aide.  She loved to...

Dec 1, 2022

Robert Plath age 86, of Saint James, Minnesota died on December 1, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System, St. James in Saint James, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Friday, December 30, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James and will continue on  from  until  at the .

Nov 28, 2022

Lucille Elizabeth Anderson went to her heavenly home peacefully on November 28, 2022 at Living Meadows at Luther-Madelia, Minnesota.  She was 101 years old.

Lucille was born March 12, 1921 to Werner and Ida (Schwartz) Hesse in St. Paul, Minnesota.  She was raised there with two younger brothers and graduated from St. Paul Central High...

Nov 28, 2022

Fay Doris Kyar was born on April 30, 1935 in Sleepy Eye, Brown County, Minnesota to parents, Herbert and Myrtle (Jensen) Kyar.  She was one of 7 children.  She loved to farm, cook and bake.  Lefse was her specialty.  She was a lifetime member of Albion Lutheran Church, serving on the circles, quilting and as...

Nov 25, 2022

Jerry Dale Crow was born on September 27, 1942, on a farm near Hawarden, Iowa to William Austin and Lillian Myrtle (Jeffers) Crow. He grew up in the Akron, Iowa area and was baptized at Wesley United Methodist Church in Akron in February of 1955 and was confirmed in April of 1957. Jerry attended Akron Community Schools and graduated...

Nov 25, 2022

Grace Strenge, age 91, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at the Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg, South Dakota.

Funeral services will be 10:30am, Friday, December 2, 2022, at Augustana Lutheran Church in St. James with Rev. Mandy France officiating.

Burial will follow at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery in Bergen, MN....

Nov 21, 2022

Meinrad Edward Hillesheim JRr. age 87, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on November 21, 2022, at Sleepy Eye Care Center in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel and will continue on Wednesday from 10:00 am until...

Nov 21, 2022

Keith Olson, age 78, of St. James, passed away at his home on Monday, November 21, 2022.

Funeral services will be 11am, Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Albion Lutheran Church, rural St. James with Rev. Robert Springer officiating.

Visitation will be Friday from 4-7pm at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James...