Obituaries

Jan 26, 2022

Terry Lee Braaten age 68, of Saint James, MN, died on January 26, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Saint James. Family services will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home in St. James on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. The clergy will be Rev. Matthew Seegert. Interment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James. Terry Lee...

Jan 25, 2022

Marilyn Therese Windschitl was born the daughter of William and Angeline (Schroepfer) Sturm on November 11, 1934, in Springfield, MN. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1952 and then attended nursing school in Mankato for 1 year. On September 20, 1950, Marilyn met her future husband, Edwin Windschitl, at George's Ballroom in New Ulm. The couple was engaged...

Jan 24, 2022

Abigail Trevino, age 63, of St. James, died on Monday, January 24, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am, Monday, January 31, 2022, at St. James Catholic Church in St. James with Father Timothy Hall as celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in St. James. Visitation will be Sunday at Sturm...

Jan 24, 2022

Alvin Sandmeyer, age 87, of St. James, died on Monday, January 24, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Funeral services will be 11am, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at First Lutheran Church in St. James. Burial will follow at Mt Hope Cemetery with full military honors provided by the St. James Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be Friday at...

Jan 23, 2022

Shirley Thram was born on April 12, 1930, in Charleston Township to Edward and Henrietta (Pape) Leopold. She was united in marriage to Gordon Thram on May 6, 1949, at Zion Lutheran Parsonage in Sanborn. Following marriage, the couple farmed in Charleston Township until retiring in 1982, when they moved into Lamberton. Shirley was a member of Our Savior's...

Jan 23, 2022

James Allan Zimmerman was born on September 25, 1954, to Herbert and Leona (Brown) Zimmerman in Windom, MN. He graduated from Sanborn, MN. Jim delivered the New Ulm Journal and shopper papers for over 25 years and enjoyed working at Basset's Meat Locker as a janitor. He collected Christmas Village buildings, trains, train DVD's, toy trucks, and semis. Jim...

Jan 21, 2022

Harold Swede' Bowers, age 95, of St. James, Minnesota passed away on Friday, January 21st, 2022 at Seasons Healthcare Center in Trimont, Minnesota. A private family service will be held in St. James at the Sturm Funeral Home on January 27th, 2022 with Deacon Lyla Klee officiating. Burial with Military Honors provided by the St. James Veterans Honor Guard...

Jan 20, 2022

Roy Ole Hansen was born on December 6, 1934, to John and Irma (Brockhoff) Hansen in Tracy, MN. He was raised on a farm north of Walnut Grove. He attended country school at District #40 and then graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1953. From January 1953 to January 1956, Roy served in Army National Guard. On April...

Jan 17, 2022

Lowell Duane Koch otherwise known as "Stub" , age 87, of St. James, Minnesota passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, following a stroke. A private family service was held with a public service planned for the summer. Burial with military honors will be 1:00pm, Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Elm Creek Cemetery near Trimont. Lowell was born October...

Jan 16, 2022

Amy Francis age 43, of Cedar Grove Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel, on Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 2:00pm-5:00pm. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in St. James, Minnesota. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. Amy...

Jan 15, 2022

Elaine Bernice Grannis, age 88, of Madelia, Minnesota, was called to her heavenly home on January 15, 2022. Visitation will be on Monday, January 24, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Salem Lutheran Church-Madelia. Service will be held at the Salem Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:00 pm. The clergy will be Rev....

Jan 15, 2022

Thomas Patrick Altermatt was born on August 29, 1955, to Isadore and Bertha (Jenniges) Altermatt in Redwood Falls, MN. He was raised on a farm 2 miles East of Wanda. Tom attended elementary school at St. Mathias and graduated from Sanborn High School. On June 9, 1979, Tom married his high school sweetheart Debra Lyle at St. Mathias Catholic...

Jan 14, 2022

JoAnn Kay Pfarr, age 68 of Lamberton, left this world to be with Jesus on Friday, January 14, 2022, surrounded by loved ones at her side. JoAnn was born April 20, 1953, at Springfield Hospital to Martin and Adelle (Meier) Pfarr who farmed near Lamberton. She attended Lamberton Public School and was a lifelong member of Our Savior's Lutheran...

Jan 12, 2022

Lillian Warnemunde, age 97, of St. James, died on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society - Pleasant View in St. James. Memorial services will be 2pm, Saturday, July 23rd, at First Presbyterian Church in St. James with Rev. David Lick officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Lillian Mae Michelsen was...

Jan 12, 2022

Constance Marie Wellner age 70, of Madelia, MN died on January 12, 2022, at her home in Madelia, MN. Connie was born on March 10, 1951, in Springfield to Virgil & Margaret Wellner, the 2nd of 6 children. Connie became a resident of the REM Home in September 1990 and resided there until her passing. Connie became friends with...

Jan 11, 2022

Margaret Ann "Mickey" Fischer, 79, of Sleepy Eye would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call, on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, an offer she couldn't refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with great benefits and a reunion with her beloved family and friends...

Jan 10, 2022

Jan 10, 2022

Beatrice Viola Coulson was born on August 17, 1922 to Albert and Gladys (Jeske) Christenson on the family farm in rural Brown County. Bea graduated from Jeffers Public School and attended a year of business college. On August 3, 1946, she was united in marriage to Adrian "Pat" Coulson at the First United Church of Christ in Comfrey. Bea...

Jan 9, 2022

Gilbert Alden Larson of Springfield MN passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at the age of 79. Gilbert was born March 1, 1942, to Harold and Louise (Haack) Larson, the first of 5 children with siblings: David, Harold, Lee Ann, and Linda. They were raised on the family farm that his grandfather homesteaded in 1890. Confirmed in the...

Jan 9, 2022

Martha Wollschlager, of Mt. Lake, died on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic Health Care in Red Wing, MN. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 315 Ninth Street S., St. James, MN 56081. Rev. Jim Renz will officiate. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January...