Obituaries

Shari Krebs

Shari Krebs

Feb 28, 2022

Shari Lee Krebs was born on January 13th, 1972, to Richard and Mary Ann (Helget) Krebs in Springfield, Minnesota. She grew up with her brother Cori and sister Kari in Sleepy Eye. In 1990 Shari graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in Sleepy Eye. Shari had 2 children, Larissa and Jaden who she loved dearly and enjoyed watching them...

Loren Roger Blick

Loren Roger Blick

Feb 28, 2022

Loren Roger Blick was born on September 7, 1943, in Springfield, Minnesota to Edner and Julia Blick. He graduated from Springfield Public School in 1961 and worked in Willmar as a carpenter for a number of years. He then attended Pipestone Vocational School for ag banking. After graduating, he was employed at the State Bank of Sleepy Eye, working...

Lanny Overson

Lanny Overson

Feb 21, 2022

After a well-lived life, Lanny Overson is now playing the 19th hole in the sky! He was called home on February 21, 2022. His wish was we not mourn his passing, but celebrate his life! In honor of Lanny, his family is hosting a remembrance luncheon from 12pm-2pm on Saturday, June 11th at Southfork Golf Club in St. James....

Barbara Dorothy Marso

Barbara Dorothy Marso

Feb 21, 2022

Barbara D. Marso age 80, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on February 21, 2022, at New Ulm Medical Center. Barbara Dorothy Marso was born on March 5th, 1941 to Mathias "Matt" and Mabel (Revier) Marso in Franklin, MN. As a child Barbara was a member of 4-H from the age of 9 until she was 19. She graduated from...

Annette Dick

Annette Dick

Feb 21, 2022

Annette Carolyn (Ewert) Dick was born one hour before midnight on December 24, 1923 to parents Henry S. and Karolina "Carrie" (Nickel) Ewert. By the time she was about three and a half, she had gained a sister, Wilma and a brother, Alden and had lost her mother to cancer, while living in Mountain Lake, MN, where her father...

Joyce Theresa Schoo

Joyce Theresa Schoo

Feb 17, 2022

Joyce Theresa Schoo, 87, passed away peacefully at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN on February 17th, 2022 from Pancreatic Cancer. She was born in Iona, MN on Oct 7, 1934 to the late Nicholas and Mary (Weinzetl) Lanners. She was raised on a farm outside of Iona and attended St. Columba School. After graduation from high school, she...

Shari Duffy

Shari Duffy

Feb 16, 2022

**Please note, services for Shari are scheduled for March 28, 2022. Shari Ann Duffy was born on April 6, 1941, to Ralph and Ruth (Curtis) Rangel in Minneapolis, MN. She graduated from Robbinsdale High School and then attended Mesabi Community College. On January 15, 1959, Shari was united in marriage to Lawrence Duffy in Mason City, IA. Shari and...

Marie Wunsch

Marie Wunsch

Feb 16, 2022

Marie passed away peacefully on February 16th, 2022 at the age of 60, at St Mary's hospital in Rochester, MN. Marie was born on November 1st, 1961 in Mankato, MN to parents George and Ellie Eckert (Gust). Marie graduated from Mankato East high school in 1980 and earned a degree in Business from Mankato State University in 1984. She...

Carol Touhey

Carol Touhey

Feb 13, 2022

Carol Touhey, age 77, of St. James, died on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System-St. James. Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Friday, February 18, 2022, at First Lutheran Church in St. James with Rev. Andy Hermodson-Olsen and Rev. Matthew Seegert officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in St. James. Visitation will be at the church...

David George Goodburn

David George Goodburn

Feb 13, 2022

David George Goodburn age 89, of Madelia, Minnesota died on February 13, 2022, at his home. David George Goodburn was born to James and Verna (Williams) Goodburn on June 29th, 1932 in Lake Crystal, Minnesota. He attended the Country School up until 8th grade and later graduated from Madelia High School in 1950. After graduation, David was drafted in...

Leo Roman Klotz

Leo Roman Klotz

Feb 11, 2022

Leo Roman Klotz was born in New Ulm, MN on August 20, 1942 to Art and Hedvig Margaret (Palmquist) Klotz. He attended St. John's Lutheran School in Sleepy Eye through the 8th grade and graduated from Sleepy Eye Public High School in 1960. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye. Leo was united...

Myrtle Warner

Myrtle Warner

Feb 10, 2022

Mary (Ahern) "Myrtle" Warner was born on March 19, 1930 in Fieldan Township, MN to John and Lillian (Duffy) Ahern. She attended St. Mary's Catholic school in Madelia and graduated from Madelia High School, class of 1949. She worked many years at the turkey plant and Tony Downs Foods. On July 5, 1960, Myrtle was united in marriage to...

Germaine Rust

Germaine Rust

Feb 7, 2022

Germaine Grove Knickrehm Rust of St. James passed away at Mayo Health Mankato on February 7, 2022. Services for Germaine will be held Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, St. James with Pastor Martin Lopahs officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at St. Paul's Church. A private family burial...

Lorraine Edna Simon

Lorraine Edna Simon

Feb 6, 2022

Lorraine was born on January 26, 1927, to Edna (Karow) and Romay Graff. She was the oldest of five children: Mavis Simon (late Melvin), Darrell (Cathy) Graff, Donna Mae (Roland) Olson and Alan (Bonnie) Graff. Lorraine grew up on the family farm near Jeffers, MN. She was only able to attend school through the 9th grade as she was...

Darren Guyer

Darren Guyer

Feb 5, 2022

Darren Guyer died at his home in St. James on February 5, 2022, he was 55 years old. Darren loved his son Dakota, his family and so many friends. He also loved coyote hunting, fishing, the Square Deal, pool and darts back in the day. He loved Colorado, July 4th, Long Lake and Super Bowl Parties. Driving around in...

Marlyss Brekke

Marlyss Brekke

Feb 4, 2022

Marlyss Adele Brekke 95, of Lake Crystal, Minnesota passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 in her cozy apartment at Crystal Seasons. Marlyss was born on July 8, 1926 to John and Hilda (Madson) at the family farm in Linden Township, Brown County, Minnesota. She joined an older sister, Marion and was later joined by sisters, Jana and Helen...

Margaret Kay Koberoski

Margaret Kay Koberoski

Feb 4, 2022

Margaret Kay Koberoski peacefully passed away at her home on February 4th, 2022. Margaret was born on February 12, 1969 in Madelia Minnesota. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School through sixth grade and graduated from the Madelia Highschool. She attended the University of Minnesota, receiving a degree in Political Science and Spanish. Margaret went on to receive her Juris...

Bernhardt Schwardt

Bernhardt Schwardt

Feb 3, 2022

Bernie Schwardt, age 86, of the South Branch area, died on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the Madelia Community Hospital in Madelia. A private family funeral was held Friday, February 11, 2022, at St. John's Lutheran Church in South Branch. Burial was at Mt Hope Cemetery in St. James with full military honors provided by the St. James Veterans...

Norma Freeman

Norma Freeman

Feb 3, 2022

Norma Augusta Freeman was born October 26, 1919, to Robert and Bertha (Kopischke) Friedrich on a farm near Morgan, MN. The family moved to a farm near Springfield when she was nine. She attended country schools through 8th grade and then helped her family on the farm. On June 12, 1941, Norma married Arnold Voge at St. Paul Lutheran...

Douglas 'Zeb' Ibberson

Douglas 'Zeb' Ibberson

Feb 2, 2022

Douglas "Zeb" Ibberson age 65, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on February 2, 2022, at his home. Service will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel, on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the service. The clergy will be Fr Mark Steffl. Interment will be at a later date....