Obituaries
Patricia Marlene Rodgers
Jun 24, 2022
Patricia Marlene Wagner Rodgers, 91 of Butterfield, MN passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday June 24, 2022. Patt is a true lady, who loved LIFE. Patt was born January 18, 1931, in Johnstown, PA, the oldest of four children born to Donald L. and Kathleen M. Wagner, beloved granddaughter of Willard and Nelle Burkhart. She...
Karen Hopman
Jun 22, 2022
Karen Laura (Johnson) Hopman was born August 27, 1950, to Clement and Lila Johnson in New Ulm, MN. She went to country school in Brown County, MN and then attended Madelia High School, graduating in 1968. She attended nursing school at Methodist in St. Louis Park, MN. Karen married Jeff Hopman on March 7, 1970. She enjoyed camping, antiques,...
Donald Peter Nickel
Jun 22, 2022
Donald Nickel, age 85, of North Mankato, formerly of Mountain Lake, MN died on June 22, 2022, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato. A Celebration of Life visitation will be on Monday, June 27, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home in Mountain Lake and will continue on Tuesday, June 28th for...
Dean Meinert
Jun 19, 2022
Gerald "Dean" Meinert age 83, of, Sleepy Eye died on June 19, 2022, Father's Day, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel. Service will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel, on...
Kathryn Moe
Jun 12, 2022
Kathryn Ann Jacoby was born to Elmer and Ledwina (Schottenbauer) Jacoby on Sunday, October 23,1938. She was one of six children, five of whom survived to adulthood. Kathy passed away at the New Ulm Hospital on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the age of 83. Kathy went to grade school in Clements and graduated from Springfield High School in...
Marilyn Hensch
Jun 12, 2022
Marilyn Jean Hensch (Wannarka) was born on November 8, 1944, to Leonard and Arline (Anderson) Wannarka in St. James, MN. She graduated from Springfield Public High School. After school, she met her husband, Charles Hensch at the Westside Garage where they were both employed. The two were united in marriage on May 1, 1965, at St. Mathias Catholic Church...
June Shirley Haug
Jun 11, 2022
June Shirley (Enebo) Haug died peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, June 11, 2022. June was born on July 18, 1927 in Hanska, MN to Elmer and Alice (Norsby) Enebo. She was raised on the family farm. June graduated from Sleepy Eye High School and from Teachers Training School in New Ulm. She taught in rural schools...
William Richard "Dick" O'Callaghan
Jun 9, 2022
William Richard "Dick" O'Callaghan was born on December 16, 1929 in Redwood Falls, MN to Harry and Eva (Ryan) O'Callaghan. He passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2022 on the family farm at age 92. After graduating from Springfield High School in 1947, he served in the US Army for two years. On February 7, 1961 he married Dorothy...
Alphonse Mathiowetz
Jun 7, 2022
Alphonse Anthony Mathiowetz was born on the family farm in Mulligan Township, Brown County to Florentine and Helen (Hornick) Mathiowetz on July 1, 1933. He attended country school #42 and completed his GED while serving in the Army. Alphonse helped his dad on the farm until he entered the Army in November of 1953. He served most of his...
Cynthia Moe
Jun 6, 2022
Cynthia Lee Moe was born on July 26, 1947, to Charles and Barbara (Larsen) Welshans in Minneapolis, MN. She graduated from Richfield High School in 1965 and then attended Minnesota School of Business. From 1966-1968 Cindy worked for the Gamble's home office and then from 1968-1970 she worked at BF Goodrick in the footwear division. On April 30, 1970,...
Kenneth Siebel
Jun 3, 2022
Kenneth Siebel, age 105, of North Mankato, died on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Monarch Meadows in North Mankato. Funeral services will be 2pm, Friday, June 10, 2022, at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James with Rev. George Dummann officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. James with full military honors provided by the St. James...
Gloria Sellner
May 27, 2022
Gloria Ann Sellner, 86, of Sleepy Eye died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on May 27, 2022. Gloria Ann Grossmann was born August 27, 1935 in Cottonwood Township, the daughter of Albert and Irene (Grathwohl) Grossmann of Searles. She graduated from New Ulm Public High School on May 21, 1954. Gloria and Hilarius (Larry) were married at...
Ella Marie Derickson
May 23, 2022
Ella Marie Derickson was born on March 17, 1933, to Martin and Grace (Barth) Klingenberg in Stately Township, Brown County, MN. After graduating as class valedictorian from Morgan High School in 1950 in Morgan, MN, she attended the Lamberton Teacher Training Department and Mankato State Teacher's College, completing a 2 2/3 year curriculum in elementary education. Ella taught country...
Elliott Cole Dewar
May 22, 2022
Elliott Cole Dewar age 76, of Lewisville, Minnesota died on May 22, 2022, at his home. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel in Madelia, Minnesota. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. Elliott Cole Dewar was born on May 21, 1946 in Milaca, MN, in the county of Mille Lacs, to Sterling A....
Mary Ann Broich
May 22, 2022
Mary Ann (Kuelbs) Broich passed away at age 90 on May 22 at the Sleepy Eye Care Center. She was born on November 14, 1931, to Einar and Leona (Brand) Kuelbs in New Ulm, MN. She attended New Ulm Public Schools and graduated in the class of 1949. She met the love of her life James Broich and they...
Mary Knickrehm
May 19, 2022
Mary Lou Knickrehm joined her loved ones in heaven on May 19, 2022. She was the youngest of seven children born to Cornelius and Suzanna Friesen on April 11, 1926, Mary Lou grew up in the Lostwood, North Dakota area before moving with her parents and several siblings to a farm outside of Butterfield, Minnesota. She graduated from Butterfield...
Ronald Kleven
May 18, 2022
Ronald Allen Kleven was born November 10, 1935 to Selmer and Signe (Wenskaug) Kleven at the family farm in Chippewa County, Milan, Minnesota. He was baptized December 6, 1935 and confirmed in the Lutheran faith on January 23, 1949. Ron attended Milan Public School, graduating in 1953. After high school he attended Concordia College, Moorhead, MN and graduated in...
Elaine Joyce Helget
May 17, 2022
Elaine Joyce Helget of Sleepy Eye died May 17, 2022, at Divine Providence Community Home surrounded by her family. Elaine was born November 23, 1934, in Morgan, MN. She was the daughter of Emilie (Otto) and Julius Netzke. She attended country school and graduated from Morgan High School. On February 16, 1955, she was united in marriage to LaMonte...
Jeffrey Halverson
May 15, 2022
Jeffrey Paul Halverson, age 67 of Madelia, MN passed peacefully in the arms of his loving wife in the early morning hours on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Madelia Health. Jeff had battled liver disease for 30 years and recently liver cancer. He was a fighter and kept a positive attitude to the very end. Jeff was born on...
Arlene Dorothy Henslin
May 12, 2022
Arlene Dorothy Henslin age 87, of Madelia, Minnesota died on May 12, 2022, at Living Meadows at Luther, in Madelia, Minnesota. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the St. John's Lutheran Church Willow Creek. Service will be held at the St. John's Lutheran Church Willow Creek, on Thursday, May 26,...
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