Obituaries
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...
Vera Bloedow
Sep 26, 2021
A private funeral service will be held. Vera Mae Bloedow was born on May 3, 1934, to Earl and Lela (Hixson) Dobson in Sioux Falls, SD. When Vera was 14, her family moved to Springfield, MN where she worked at The Sweet Shop. On November 10, 1950, she married Bernard Hornick. The couple moved to Rolla, MO while Bernie...
Robert "Bobby" "Peewee" Fischer
Sep 22, 2021
Robert "Bobby" "PeeWee" Fischer, age 81 of Hanska, MN died on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his home. Robert "Bobby" Willis Fischer was born on December 19, 1939 in Sleepy Eye, MN to John and Bertha (Eckstein) Fischer. He grew up near Hanska where he attended country school. He lived and farmed in rural Hanska his entire life. He...
Travis Janshen
Sep 21, 2021
Travis Lee Janshen was born on March 14, 1977, to Earl and Marlette (Broesder) in Adrian, MN. After graduating, Travis did concrete construction work and was currently working for CNT Construction. On October 13, 2001, he was united in marriage to Teena (Bernardy) Nelson in Clements. Teena's boys Jacob, Andy, Jeremy, and James were welcomed into this union. Travis...
Wayne Gersch
Sep 19, 2021
Wayne Carl Gersch, age 82, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at the Good Samarian Society in Mountain Lake surrounded by family. Visitation will be on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the First Lutheran Church, St. James and will continue on Saturday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at the church. Service...
Gary Lee Viland
Sep 17, 2021
Gary Lee Viland, age 60, of Saint James, MN, died on September 17, 2021, at his home. A graveside service will be held at the LaSalle Lutheran Cemetery on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Military honors will be provided by the St. James Veterans Honor Guard. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in St. James, Minnesota....
Melvin Hooge
Sep 15, 2021
Melvin Roy Hooge, of Mountain Lake, MN entered into the presence of his Savior and Lord on September 15, 2021. He was 94 years old. He was a resident of Oak Terrace in Mankato, MN. Melvin was born on May 31, 1927, at a farm near Windom, MN, the eldest son of Abraham and Helen (Derksen) Hooge. He was...
Lavern Pearson
Sep 11, 2021
LaVern Pearson, age 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept. 11, 2021 at Good Samaritan Lodge in Mountain Lake. Service will be held at the Hosanna Free Lutheran Church, 176 11th St. S, St. James, on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 11:00 am. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. The...
Heidi Ruth 'Jordy' Nelson
Sep 8, 2021
Heidi Ruth Nelson was born on January 12, 1971 to Melvin Arnold and Judith Mattson in Fridley, MN. She grew up in Blaine, downtown Anoka was her stomping grounds in the late 80's to 90's. She lived in Las Vegas and left a piece of her heart in the desert. She loved music and being alive. She always had...
Dianne Kay Firchau
Sep 7, 2021
Dianne Kay Firchau, age 77, of Lewisville, MN, died on September 7, 2021, at Madelia Health. A graveside service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Madelia, on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 1:00 pm. The clergy will be Pastor John Bennett. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel in Madelia. Dianne Kay (Larson) Firchau was born...
Charles Baechler
Sep 3, 2021
Charles "Chuck" Edward Baechler age 86, of St. Louis Park, MN and formerly of Sleepy Eye, MN died on September 3rd, 2021 at his home with his niece Janel and nephew Jeff by his side. He is a survived by his brother, Robert Baechler, his nieces ReNae Wintheiser (Randy) and Janel Schliemann (Mark) and nephew Jeffrey Baechler (Michelle). He...
Glen Berndt
Sep 2, 2021
Glen Berndt, age 91, of St. James, died on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. Memorial services will be 11:30am, Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James with Father Timothy Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in St. James with military honors provided by the St. James...
Shirley R. Braulick
Sep 2, 2021
Shirley Rose Guggisberg was born December 10, 1935 in New Ulm, Mn to Elmer and Priska (Klossner) Guggisberg. She attended country school in Milford township and Cathedral High School in New Ulm. On September 20, 1955 Shirley married the love of her life, Benjamin Otto Braulick at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. Together they raised...
Loren Pankratz
Sep 1, 2021
Loren Paul Pankratz went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, after falling ill with COVID-19. He was 73 years old and lived in Larkspur, Colorado. Loren was born on February 16, 1948, in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, to Peter and Anna (Derksen) Pankratz. He grew up on the family farm outside of town along with two...
Inpanh Phommahaxay
Sep 1, 2021
Inpanh Phommahaxay, age 62, of Mountain Lake, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Sanford Medical Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD with his wife, son, and daughter at his bedside. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 12:00pm until 3:00pm at the...
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