Obituaries

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...

Sep 12, 2022

Montie Marvin Wendt was born on June 12, 1943, the son of Marvin and Edna (Bure) Wendt in Springfield, MN. Montie graduated from high school and lived in Eagle Bend and Sanborn where he worked as a welder. He enjoyed working on old cars, John Deere tractors and lawn mowers, wood working, and spending time with family and friends....

Sep 12, 2022

Beverly Joy Voss was born on October 21st, 1933 at the Jackson Hospital in Jackson, MN the daughter of Rudolph and Hilda (Brehmer) Voss. She went to Sioux Valley Consolidated School, graduating in 1951. She then attended North-West Institute of Medical Technology in Minneapolis. Beverly worked at the Sleepy Eye Municipal Hospital as a Laboratory Technician from 1952 to...

Sep 10, 2022

Patrick John Rosenhamer age 81, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on September 10, 2022, in hospice care at the New Ulm Hospital. Patrick was born April 20, 1941 in Leavenworth Township, the son of John and Mathilda (Fischer) Rosenhamer. He attended the Quailtrap grade school and graduated in 1959 from St. Marys High School. He married Joan Dummer on...

Sep 8, 2022

Frances "Frann" Berg was born in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota on February 22, 1943, to Arthur and Agnes (Sellner) Schroeder. She attended school in Sleepy Eye. Frann Married Leander (Jim) Berg June 27th, 1964 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. Frann was a cook at the Orchid Inn and retired as a Dietary Aid at Sleepy Eye Care...

Sep 6, 2022

On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Tuda Beermann, loving wife and mother of two children passed away at the age of 61. Tuda was born August 1, 1961 in Two Harbors, Minnesota to Donald (Skinner) and Violet (Pat) Pingeon. She attended school in Lamberton and graduated in 1979. Tuda worked at the Meadowland Coop for 22 years. February 12, 1999,...

Sep 5, 2022

Harlan Hilman Fenger was born on March 28th, 1950, to Hilman and Eldonna (Bloedow) Fenger in Springfield, MN. Harlan was born and raised on the family farm and was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church Willow Lake. Harlan attended Wanda Public School in Wanda, MN through the eighth grade and graduated from Wabasso High School in the class...

Sep 5, 2022

Dr. Dean P. Brinkman, age 59 of Sleepy Eye, MN died September 5, 2022 from complications during emergency heart surgery at the U of M Fairview, Twin Cities. His family was at his side during his final minutes on earth before God reached down to take him to his ultimate home in heaven. Dean was born August 3,1963 in...

Sep 5, 2022

Irene Ann (Yerhart) Lynaugh was born to Emil and Gertrude (Florence) Yerhart on July 15, 1934 in Waterville, MN. Graduated from Waterville High School. She attended college at Mankato State University for Education. She worked at the Immanuel St. Joseph's Hospital for more than 15 years and was a busy working mother to her three daughters. When Irene retired,...

Sep 3, 2022

Jim Nelsen was born in April 1924 in Sundown Township to Einer and Ann (Thorston) Nelsen. At age 17 he joined the Navy where he spent the majority of his service in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After the war he returned to Minnesota where he worked briefly at the Ford plant in St. Paul before returning...

Sep 2, 2022

LaRae Louise Grundmeyer was born on July 14, 1950 in Sleepy Eye, MN the daughter of Raymond and LayMyra (Fiebiger) Grundmeyer. LaRae grew up in Sleepy Eye and attended St. John's School. She was baptized on August 20, 1950 and confirmed on March 22, 1964 at St. John's Lutheran Church. She made her home South of Sleepy Eye East...

Sep 1, 2022

Robert (Bob) Henry Paulson 76, of St James, MN formerly of Mt. Lake, MN, entered his heavenly home on September 1st, 2022, at his home with his wife Sandra, the love of his life at his side. Sturm Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. A private family prayer service will be held at a later date. Bob was...

Sep 1, 2022

Sonja Monson age 85, of Saint James, Minnesota passed away at her home on September 1, 2022 in rural Saint James. Sonja Rae (Anderson) Monson was born on April 24, 1937, to Albert and Marion (Norland) Anderson in Cylinder, Iowa. She was one for two girls and one of seven children for Albert and Marion. Sonja was baptized and...