Obituaries
Kenneth Schons
Oct 14, 2021
Kenneth Leo Schons, age 76 of Sleepy Eye, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 14, 2021 following a battle with Amyloidosis, an abnormal protein produced in the bone marrow. Ken "Kenny" was born January 21, 1945 to Leo & Mary Lucille (Cote) Schons in Tracy, MN. He attended the catholic school in Madison through 8th...
Soubanh Sivixay
Oct 13, 2021
Soubanh Sivixay, age 77, died unexpectedly of COVID-19 complications on October 12 th , 2021, in Sioux Falls, SD. Soubanh is survived by her daughter, Noi Sysim (Bounlay), of Butterfield, MN; her son, Seuth Sivixay of Savanh, Laos; her daughter, Phayboun Baccam of San Diego, CA; her daughter, Mimi Sivixay of San Diego, CA; her son, Saeb Sivixay of...
Willard Ratzlaff
Oct 13, 2021
Willard Ratzlaff, age 83, of Mt. Lake died on October 13, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society - The Village in Mt. Lake. Memorial services will at 11am, Saturday, October 30, 2021 Cornerstone Bible Church in Mt. Lake. Burial will be at the Cornerstone Cemetery in Mt. Lake. Willard James Ratzlaff was born on April 26, 1938 in Mountain Lake,...
Duke Kramer
Oct 10, 2021
Douglas 'Duke' Kramer, age 85, of New Ulm, (formerly of Gibbon) died on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. A private funeral service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon with Rev. Nate Scharf officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Prairie Lutheran School -...
Richard Duea
Oct 10, 2021
Richard (Dick) Allen Duea was born January 9, 1945, in Willmar, MN to Willard and Dorothy (Warner) Duea. Dick spent his childhood in Willmar, Springfield, and Mankato. He graduated from Mankato Loyola High School in 1963 where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He worked a variety of positions in grocery, including 23 years with Red Owl, and food...
Joanne M. Klein
Oct 9, 2021
Joanne Klein age 84, of Sleepy Eye, MN died peacefully on October 9, 2021, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye where she had made her home for the last 7 years. Private family burial will be at a later date. Please send memorials to Divine Providence Home or St. Mary's Schools. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral...
Lisa M. Davis
Oct 6, 2021
Lisa Minnie Davis was born on April 14, 1969, in Redwood Falls, MN the daughter of Morris and Sharon (Warner) Timm. Lisa was raised on their family farm near Lamberton and graduated from Lamberton High School in 1987. Lisa met her high school sweetheart Rob, during her sophomore year. Lisa always laughed and wondered if Rob would ever propose....
Larry Lange
Oct 6, 2021
Larry Melvin Lange was born on September 1, 1937, to Earl and Dollie (Willmes) Lange at the Windom Hospital. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Jeffers. He attended Jeffers Public School and Lamberton High School. Larry was united in marriage to Jean Willhite on December 14, 1958, at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Waterbury Township. During...
Raymond 'Pete' Rooney
Oct 4, 2021
Raymond "Pete" Rooney age 83, of Odin, MN, died on October 4, 2021, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in Saint James, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Madelia, on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Visitation at the church one hour prior to the funeral. The clergy will...
Leonard A. Wendinger
Oct 3, 2021
Leonard A. Wendinger, 90, died peacefully on Oct 3, 2021 on the family farm in Sleepy Eye, MN. Leonard "Lenny" Albert Wendinger was born July 25, 1931 in West Newton Township, St. George, MN to Albert and Gisella (Brey) Wendinger. Leonard grew up on the family farm in Lafayette, MN. He married Verna Haala on May 2, 1951 at...
Curtis Feil
Oct 3, 2021
Curtis Feil age 62, of Mountain Lake, Minnesota died unexpectedly on October 3, 2021, at Windom Area Healthcare. Service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church-Mountain Lake, on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 3:30 pm. Visitation will be Saturday at the church beginning at 1:30pm until service time. The clergy will be Pastor David G. Fretham. Interment will...
Viola Weerts
Oct 2, 2021
Viola was born on October 19, 1937, to John and Sena (Kruse) Spieker in Adrian, MN. She grew up on a farm near Worthington and graduated from Worthington High School. After high school Viola worked as a waitress in the Worthington area before moving to Comfrey. After moving to Comfrey, Viola worked at AUI in Sleepy Eye for many...
Alma Lillian Romberg
Oct 1, 2021
Alma Lillian Romberg, age 104, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on October 1, 2021, at the Sleepy Eye Care Center. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Service will be held at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 11:00 am. The...
Cheryl Nessett
Oct 1, 2021
Cheryl Nessett was born on August 26, 1961, to Richard and Lucille (Lowinski) Bertrand in Sleepy Eye. After graduating from Sleepy Eye Public High School, she worked for Pizza Haven, AUI, and Beacon. Cheryl coached cheerleading for several years and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed visiting and being out...
Beverly Anderson
Sep 30, 2021
Beverly 'Jean' Anderson, 87, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic H.S. Hospital in St. James surrounded by her loving family. A private graveside service, for family only, will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 at Fort Snelling Cemetery, laying her to rest with her husband, Donald. A Celebration of Jean's...
Jeanette Ann Guhlke
Sep 30, 2021
Jeanette Ann Guhlke age 73, of Springfield, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 30, 2021, at Good Samaritan Center, Winthrop, MN. Jeanette Ann (Dauer) Guhlke was born in New Ulm on June 16th, 1948 to Julius and Florence (Roberts) Dauer. She married Dennis on November 7th, 1970 in New Ulm. Together, they raised their 3 children,...
Jaine Firstbrook
Sep 29, 2021
Jaine Firstbrook, age 64, of St. James, died on September 29, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas. Memorial services will be 11am, Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the United Methodist Church in Madelia, MN, with Rev. Dorie Hall officiating. Visitation will be 4-7pm on Friday at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James and again one hour...
Roger Gore
Sep 29, 2021
Roger Gore, age 68, of St. James, died at his home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Private graveside services will be on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Calvary Cemetery in St. James with Rev. Mandy France officiating. A celebration of Life will be held at the Eagles Club in St. James on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 12-2pm. Roger...
Sharon Berndt
Sep 28, 2021
Sharon Berndt, age 74, of St. James, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by those she loved on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Graveside services will be at 11:00am, Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Spirit Hill Cemetery in Jordan, Minnesota with Rev. Pete Thompson officiating. Visitation will be Friday October 1st at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James from...
Beach Roberts
Sep 27, 2021
Beach W. Roberts was born on October 8, 1935 to William and Isabelle (McKenzie) Roberts in Sleepy Eye, MN. He grew up in Sleepy Eye and graduated from Sleepy Eye Public High School in 1954. From 1959-1961 he served in the U.S. Army. Beach was united in marriage to Pauline Reinarts on January 8, 1966. After his years in...
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