Obituaries

Dec 21, 2022

Gary Matthew Cummins, age 83 passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Living Meadows at Luther in Madelia, MN.

Gary was born September 8, 1939, to Delbert and Ella (Thielman) Cummins of Wilmot, SD. After graduation from Wilmot High School he went to South Dakota State University, then the University of Minnesota where he earned his degree...

Dec 19, 2022

William (Bill) Halter, JR was born on September 28, 1929 to William and Mina (Everson) Halter at the family farm in Highwater Township, Cottonwood County, MN. Bill grew up in rural Lamberton, MN and was the youngest of nine children. Bill was baptized and confirmed at the Sharon Lutheran Church in Lamberton, MN and received his education from District...

Dec 19, 2022

Maynard (Mickey) Lawrence Wendland was born September 28, 1926 in Storden, MN, the son of Richard and Ida (Matzke) Wendland. He attended and graduated in 1945 from Lamberton High School. After high school, he traveled to California and worked on A-26 twin engine war planes for the Navy. After returning from California, he worked as a plumber’s apprentice for...

Dec 18, 2022

Marianna Roiger was born on July 18, 1933 to Walter and Lucinda (Hirsch) Frank in New Ulm, MN.  She attended St. Raphael's Catholic School and high school at Good Council Academy in Mankato.  She went to Mankato State College and afterwards worked at Midwest Oil in Minneapolis.  On September 3, 1956, she and Joseph Roiger were married at St....

Dec 18, 2022

Dorothy R. Neuman, 94 of Sleepy Eye passed away Sunday at the Sleepy Eye Medical Center. Funeral service will be Wednesday Dec. 28 at Faith UMC at 10:30. Visitation will be held Tues., Dec 27 from 4-7 at the Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye, and one hour before the service on Wednesday at the church.

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Dec 17, 2022

Anna  Marie Ringen  age 95, of Butterfield, Minnesota died on December 17, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society - Pleasant View in Saint James, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel and will continue on  from 12 until...

Dec 15, 2022

Noi Keosaykham, age 70, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

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...