Obituaries

Oct 17, 2022

Elmer Arthur Jeckell was born on December 26th, 1942, to Albert and Virginia Jeckell in Springfield, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Sharon Lutheran Church in Lamberton and attended Lamberton Public School, graduating in 1960. He enlisted in the MN National Guard during the Berlin Crisis, and in 1967 married the love of his life, Rozalyn Engeswick, whom...

Oct 17, 2022

Jerry Noren, age 71, of St. James, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System- Fairmont.

Memorial services will be 11:00am, Saturday, November 5, 2022, at East Sveadahl Lutheran Church, rural St. James, with Rev. Mandy France officiating.

Visitation will be at the church one hour before...

Oct 16, 2022

Robert Berndt, age 68, of St. James, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 16, 2022, surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Spirit Hill Cemetery in Jordan, Minnesota. Visitation will be Friday at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James from 4-8pm. Robert Raymond Berndt was born in Mountain...

Oct 14, 2022

Joanne RaVaye (Alkire) Christman, 89 years young, formerly of St. James, passed away at the Emeralds ac Faribault, Skilled Nursing Facility. Where she was recovering from hip surgery and a sepsis infection. Joanne was born on September 23, 1933, to Burrell Earl Alkire and Gertrude Margaret (Schuster) Alkire in Letcher, South Dakota. She graduated from St. James High School...

Oct 14, 2022

Joanne RaVaye (Alkire) Christman, 89 years young, formally of St James, passed away at the Emeralds ac Faribault, Skilled Nursing Facility. Where she was recovering from hip surgery and a sepsis infection. Joanne was born om September 23, 1933, to Burrell Earl Alkire and Gertrude Margaret (Schuster) Alkire in Letcher, South Dakota. She graduated from St James High School...

Oct 11, 2022

Bradley "Brad" Scott Junker age 44, of Saint Peter, Minnesota passed away on October 11, 2022, in Wilder, MN . Visitation will be on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Mountain Lake Chapel and will continue on Friday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the Sturm Funeral Home, Mountain...

Oct 9, 2022

Florence Elizabeth Kaufenberg was born on December 2, 1923, to Henry and Frances (Jenniges) Baumann in Wanda, MN. She attended and graduated from Walnut Grove High School. On June 18, 1945, Florence was united in marriage to Leo Kaufenberg at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Wanda. Florence was a homemaker and helped on the family farm near Lucan. She...

Oct 5, 2022

Renae Bock of Park Rapids, MN passed away in Sleepy Eye, MN Wednesday, October 5, surrounded by family and under the care of Allina Hospice after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Renae Elizabeth (Berkner) Bock was born August 2, 1953 to Randall and Delores (Dolly Goldschmidt) Berkner in Sleepy Eye, MN. She attended a rural country school...

Oct 4, 2022

Marlys Lucille Carstensen, 97 of Eagan, Minnesota, was taken home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 4, 2022 in Eagan, Minnesota. Marlys was born in Eden Township of Brown County, Minnesota to Edward and Linda (Drusch) Beilke on August 7, 1925. Marlys is survived by her sister Janice (Mike) Schieffert of Bloomington, MN, children,Susan (Mark) Rehm...

Oct 3, 2022

Olga C. Salazar, 72, peacefully passed from this life on October 3, 2022 in Madelia, Minnesota. She was born to the late Rafael Castro and Eugenia Pedraza Castro on October 5, 1949 in San Benito, Texas. Olga was a home health provider before her retirement. In her leisure time, she enjoyed watching HGTV and Spanish-language novelas, and going to...

Oct 3, 2022

Memorial services will be 11:00am, Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Augustana Lutheran Church in St. James with Rev. Mandy France officiating. Burial will follow at the Butterfield City Cemetery in Butterfield. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday beginning at 10:00am until service time. LaVonne Watson, age 94, of St. James, Minnesota, passed away on October 3, 2022...

Oct 1, 2022

Lorna Lillian Runck (Russell), 85, of Lamberton, MN, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, surrounded by family at St. Johns Circle of Care, Springfield, MN. Lorna (Russell) Runck was born May 20, 1937, in New Ulm, Minnesota to William (Tim) and Ida Russell. She attended country schools at West Newton and Winthrop. After graduating from Winthrop High School, she...

Sep 29, 2022

Betty Nesterud age 95, of Madelia, MN, died on September 29, 2022, at The Pillars in Mankato. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel in Madelia, Minnesota. Betty (Randall) Nesterud was born on the family farm in Steele County on September 1, 1927, to Cecil and Alma Randall. She was the second oldest of four siblings: Phai, Betty,...

Sep 29, 2022

Betty Nesterud age 95, of Madelia, MN, died on September 29, 2022, at The Pillars in Mankato, MN.

Services will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11:00 am. Visitation will take place at the church one hour prior to the funeral.

The clergy will...

Sep 24, 2022

Agnes H. (Hayek) Goblirsch, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Wallenta) Hayek, was born September 29, 1932, in Olivia, MN. Agnes graduated from Olivia High School, attended Business school, and worked as a Legal Secretary for a probate judge at the Olivia Courthouse upon completion of her degree. On August 25, 1962, Agnes married the love of her life,...

Sep 23, 2022

Genevieve Angell Martinez, age 77, the daughter of Ralph & Phyllis (Wierschem) Pabst was born in Tampa Bay, Florida and lived most of her live in Phoenix, Arizona. Genevieves most treasured past times included going to Renaissance festivals and visiting covered bridges. Genevieve moved to Sleepy Eye later in life to be near her son Stephen. Genevieve died Friday...

Sep 20, 2022

Lois Irene Tessmer was born on April 3, 1929 to Hans and Olga (Schiller) Moeller in Sleepy Eye, MN. She attended school in Cobden and Cosmetology School in Minneapolis. Lois worked doing hair for Lorainne Laux under the old State Bank for many years. She also worked seasonally at Del Monte for years. Lois married Byron Tessmer on November...

Sep 19, 2022

After 100 years, Mae Brekken, joined her family members in heaven who loved the Lord; she passed away September 19, 2022 at her home. Mae Vivian (Askeland) Brekken was born December 2,1921 at home in Watonwan County to Christian and Minnie (Thuestad) Askeland. She attended Country School and later completed her GED. She was baptized and confirmed at the...

Sep 15, 2022

Donald Rice age 83, of Madelia, Minnesota died on September 15, 2022, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia. Service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 11:00 am. The clergy will be Rev....

Sep 14, 2022

Helen Kimmel was born on September 9, 1937, to Harold and Iva Hammond (Jones) in Sleepy Eye, MN. She worked as a waitress, in the poultry industry, and at Sanborn Manufacturing. Helen enjoyed fishing camping, hunting, and especially being with her family. She always was smiling. Helen loved walking the dog, working in the garden, and shopping. Helen died...