Obituaries
Noel Pidde
Apr 30, 2021
A Celebration of Life will be on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Sanborn Community Center (formerly Rope n Spur) in Sanborn, MN. A private graveside service will be held at Zion Cemetery in Sanborn, MN. Noel Richard Pidde was born on August 5, 1959, in Brainerd, Minn., to Richard and Janette (Moore)...
Richard Stevens
Apr 29, 2021
Richard Allen Stevens was born on September 24, 1948 to Harold and Helen (Armstrong) Stevens in Minneapolis, MN. He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged. On December 7, 1968 he married Leah Eilts in Minneapolis. After living in several communities, Richard and Leah moved to Springfield in 1991. He worked for Ochs...
Darlene Utz
Apr 29, 2021
Darlene Ann Utz was born in Springfield, MN on Oct. 6, 1955 to Leo George and Gladys Frieda (Roiger) Haas. She graduated from Sanborn High School in 1972. Darlene married the love of her life on December 22, 2000 in Las Vegas, NV. She loved to cook and bake for all her grandchildren and loved spending time gardening with...
Alfred Charles Klinkner
Apr 29, 2021
Alfred Charles Klinkner, age 92, of New Ulm, MN, passed away on April 29, 2021, at Woodstone Senior Living in New Ulm, after several years of advancing dementia. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel in Madelia. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, including the use...
Lynda Overson
Apr 25, 2021
Lynda Marie Overson passed away on April 25th after a brief illness. She was born in Mankato MN to parents Elois and Leverne Overson on June 7, 1951. She was the youngest of 6 siblings that included 5 brothers. Lynda graduated from St. James High School in 1969 as well as from Mankato State University in 1975. After spending...
Dennis "Tony" Riley
Apr 25, 2021
Dennis "Tony" Riley was born on a farm near Redwood Falls, MN on August 22, 1939 to Sylvester and Ella (Peterson) Riley. The family later moved to rural Wanda where Dennis attended school. On February 13, 1960, Dennis was united in marriage to Rita (Roiger) at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Sanborn. Together they had 4 daughters - Jodi,...
Albert "Sonny" Prahl
Apr 25, 2021
Albert "Sonny" Prahl, age 86, of Madelia, MN died on April 25, 2021, at Living Meadows at in Madelia. Visitation will be on Friday, April 30, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, including the use of masks and social distancing. A private interment will take place...
Rita Drusch
Apr 21, 2021
Rita Ann Drusch was born July 21, 1943 to Fredolin and Marcella (Schroepfer) Mathiowetz in Springfield, MN. She attended and graduated from Springfield Public School and attended one year of beauty school. On October 12, 1963, Rita was united in marriage to Gene Drusch at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield. Rita was a member of St. Raphael Catholic...
Rachel Harrison
Apr 19, 2021
Rachel June Harrison was born on August 8, 1974 in Russellville, AR, the daughter of Robert and Ruthann (Swenson) Harrison. She attended and graduated from Storden/Jeffers High School in 1992. Rachel worked at Vets Whoa' N Go in Windom since November of 1992 and was currently the manager. She was a confirmed member of Old Westbrook Lutheran Church. Rachel...
Pete Christensen
Apr 19, 2021
Peter Christensen Jr., age 98, of Saint James, MN, died on April 19, 2021, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in Saint James. Funeral services will be held at the Hosanna Free Lutheran Church- St. James, on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior. Covid protocols will be followed. The clergy will be Rev....
Ordell Catherine Krambeer
Apr 17, 2021
Ordell (Soukup) Krambeer, age 102, of Sleepy Eye, MN died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye. Ordell was born on February 10, 1919 in Sleepy Eye, MN, the daughter of John and Anna (Haala) Soukup. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school south of Sleepy Eye. Ordell married Terrance...
Joseph James Kline
Apr 17, 2021
Joseph Kline, age 97, of St. James, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society - Pleasant View in St. James. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at St. James Catholic Church in St. James with Father Timothy Hall as celebrant. Burial with military honors will follow...
Lydia Jeske
Apr 15, 2021
Lydia Evelyn Jeske was born July 31, 1921 to Albert and Hedwig "Hattie" (Winkelmann) Schwartz on the family farm in Northstar Township, Brown County, MN. She attended School District 78 and graduated from Springfield High School. After graduating she was a bookkeeper at the Farmer's Creamery and Schward-Kemp Drug in Springfield. On February 17, 1947, Lydia was united in...
Ruth Flicek Johnson
Apr 15, 2021
Ruth Marie (Halloran) Flicek Johnson, age 90, of Madelia, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2021 at United Hospital in St. Paul following a stroke. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Madelia, on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11:00 am with Fr. Timothy Hall as Celebrant. Interment will be at the...
Denise Kaye Keech
Apr 14, 2021
Denise Keech, age 62, of Butterfield passed away at her home on April 14, 2021. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her loving husband Robert Keech; daughter Emily Bentson of Mountain Lake; son Nikolas Samuelson of Darfur; brother Wayne Gordon of Mountain Lake; half sisters Melissa Schwarzlander (Gordon) of...
Patrick Welter
Apr 7, 2021
Patrick Welter age 77, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on April 7, 2021, at Sleepy Eye Care Center. A graveside service will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, on Friday, April 16, at 1pm. A family and friends get-together will be held at the Sleepy Eye Golf Club following the service. Military rites by the Sleepy Eye Honor...
Gerard Jensen
Apr 7, 2021
Gerard Michael Jensen was born on January 16, 1957 to Lloyd and Irene (Bast) Jensen. He was raised on the Jensen family farm and attended and graduated from Springfield High School in 1975. Gerard worked for Mathiowetz Construction for 40 years as a heavy machinery operator retiring in 2019. On November 1, 1980, Gerard was united in marriage to...
Robert Miller
Apr 6, 2021
Bob Miller, age 84, of St. James passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St. James. A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. James with Rev. Gene Alms officiating. A public Celebration of Life and lunch will be at noon at...
Scott A. Tauer
Apr 6, 2021
Scott Alcuin Tauer was born November 21st, 1957 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota as the middle child of a family of five; son of Alcuin Wenzel Tauer and Arlene Marie (Pelzel) Tauer. In 1977, Scott met the love of his, Cynthia Schildberg while living in Iowa. They wed August 18th, 1979 and moved to Minnesota in 1983. He remained devoted...
Cheryl Essig
Apr 6, 2021
Cheryl Mae Essig was born on September 2, 1929 on the family farm just outside of Lamberton, the daughter of Jack and Maude (Perry) Yackel. She graduated from Lamberton High School in 1947. After graduating from high school, Cheryl worked with Dr. RN Sampson for several years. On September 19, 1949 Cheryl married Marlowe Essig in Lamberton. Cheryl was...
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